UC Davis research centers announced three programs addressing the general election -- before, during and after. All three are free and open to the public.

Oct. 28 -- "On the Eve of the Election, Where Are We?" Byron Shafer, a professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin and an expert on the coalitions that make for presidencies and congressional majorities, will assess whether the 2008 election will produce a new electoral map and why. Noon, Andrews Conference Room, 2203 Social Sciences and Humanities Building. Sponsored by the Center for History, Society and Culture, and the Institute of Governmental Affairs.

Nov. 4 -- "Presidential Election Betting: Past, Present and Future." Election Day program by Paul Rhode, McClelland Professor in the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona. Policy Watch seminar sponsored by the Institute of Governmental Affairs. 12:10 p.m., IGA Reading Room, 360 Shields Library.

Nov. 12 -- "2008 Presidential Election: How We Got Here and What We Do Now," with Erik Engstrom and Bradford Jones of the Department of Political Science, and Steven M. Sheffrin of the Department of Economics. Policy Watch panel discussion. 12:10 p.m., IGA Reading Room, 360 Shields Library.