Faculty expertise brought history, politics, and civic participation together at a recent discussion of Ohio’s 2026 midterm elections.

CSEA member and Political Science professor Martha Crone joined fellow presenters on October 28 for “Midterms 2026!”, a Faculty Lecture Series panel presented by the Arts and Sciences Lecture Series Committee at Columbus State.

In her presentation, “Ohio Election Updates,” Crone offered a data-driven look at the election through the lens of political science. She explored the U.S. Senate and Ohio governor’s races, including candidate backgrounds, campaign spending, and the role of political advertising. Her discussion also addressed Issue 3 and directed attendees to sources for sample ballots.

Fellow panelists included Steve Andersson, a part-time faculty member in Humanities, who explored historical and literary perspectives on political change, and Chris Acock of the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus, who discussed civic participation and local ballot issues. A question-and-answer session followed the presentations.

Events like this showcase the knowledge our faculty bring to Columbus State and the value of sharing that expertise beyond their own classrooms. By connecting academic perspectives with questions facing voters, the panel created an opportunity for learning and informed discussion.

CSEA is proud to recognize Martha’s contribution and the work of faculty colleagues who help our college community better understand the world around us!