Why the 2022 Elections are Important (and Why You Need to Vote)
The 2022 elections could very well be the most important in American History. This talk with Hamline University Professor David Schultz explains why and discusses the issues, factors, and trends that will impact the coming midterm elections.
David Schultz is a Distinguished University Professor in the Departments of Political Science, Environmental Studies, and Legal Studies at Hamline University. He is also a professor of Law at the University of Minnesota. David has a B.A. and M.A. in political science and philosophy, a J.D. and LLM in law, a Ph.D. in political science, and a masters degree in astronomy.
A three-time Fulbright scholar who has taught extensively in Europe and Asia, and the winner of the Leslie A. Whittington national award for excellence in public affairs teaching, David is the author of more than 40 books and 200+ articles on various aspects of American politics, election law, and the media and politics, and he is regularly interviewed and quoted in the local, national, and international media on these subjects including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, the Economist, and National Public Radio.
His most recent books are Encyclopedia of Money in American Politics (2018) and Presidential Swing States (2018). Prior to teaching, Professor Schultz also served as a city director of code enforcement, zoning, and planning in Binghamton, NY, and worked as a housing and economic planner for a community action agency.
3300 Edinborough Way, Suite 610
Edina, MN 55435
Phone: 952-885-9088
Email: info@birchwoodfp.com
All written content on this site is for information purposes only. Opinions expressed herein are solely those of Birchwood Financial Partners, Inc. and our editorial staff. Material presented is believed to be from reliable sources; however, we make no representations as to its accuracy or completeness. All information and ideas should be discussed in detail with your individual adviser prior to implementation. Advisory services are offered by Birchwood Financial Partners, Inc., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Birchwood Financial Partners, Inc. is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any government agency, and is not engaged in the practice of law. The presence of this web site shall in no way be construed or interpreted as a solicitation to sell or offer to sell advisory services to any residents of any State other than the States of AZ, CA, FL, IA, IL, MN, NC, NY, TX, WI or where otherwise legally permitted. All written content is for information purposes only. It is not intended to provide any tax or legal advice or provide the basis for any financial decisions.
Images and photographs are included for the sole purpose of visually enhancing the website. None of them are photographs of current or former Clients. They should not be construed as an endorsement or testimonial from any of the persons in the photograph. The inclusion of any link is not an endorsement of any products or services by Birchwood Financial Partners, Inc. All links have been provided only as a convenience.
© 2025 Birchwood Financial Partners. All Rights Reserved.