Election surprises are, well, no surprise in the homestretch of a campaign season. Inside Elections’ Nathan Gonzales looks at the odds of a pre-election event affecting the outcome, as well as what might constitute a surprise result on Election Day.

Cox Communications Market Vice President Nneka Chiazor has been selected as the next President of the Public Affairs Council, succeeding Doug Pinkham, who is retiring after 27 years. Chiazor will officially step into the role on January 2, bringing over two decades of experience in business, communications and public affairs to lead the Council.

Public Affairs Council President Doug Pinkham examines what Americans are most nervous about as the U.S. closes in on Election Day. Diving into the results of the 2024 Pulse Survey, Pinkham unpacks public concerns about the rise of disinformation, whether we’ll have fair and open elections, and the possibility of post-election protests and violence.

Often, public affairs professionals at an association or advocacy group are asked to provide information about how member engagement efforts demonstrate ROI to their organization. But how does member engagement on policy influence people’s perceptions of the organization itself? Amy Meli examines the findings of a recent study exploring these connections.

Despite childhood aspirations to be a jockey, the national senior vice president of federal advocacy for the American Heart Association discusses how her passion for health policy was sealed early in her university studies. She also shares why “boring” political debates are refreshing and what the potential outcomes might be from a loss of institutional knowledge in the House and Senate.

During a divisive presidential election year, arguments about politics are not uncommon – even in the workplace. Studies show that many Americans would support policies that would limit these discussions at the office, but that’s not always practical – or legal. Read on for tips on respecting employees’ rights and maintaining an atmosphere of civility.

Your peers have taken new roles at the American Bankers Association, JPMorgan Chase, Walmart and Adobe, to name a few. Keep up with the latest job changes in the public affairs world.