John Lapinski

John Lapinski is the Robert A. Fox Professor of Political Science and Faculty Director of the Executive MPA program at the University of Pennsylvania. As Director of NBC News' Elections Unit, he leads election projections and analysis for major media networks. His research examines lawmaking processes and electoral behavior through empirical approaches.

Lapinski combines academic scholarship with practical election analysis, directing the Penn Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies (PORES). Publications include award-winning books on congressional representation and Southern political influence in U.S. policy development.