Media Advisory: Political historian available to press this election season

Eastern's Tom Balcerski brings historical context to 2026 midterm races

Willimantic, CT (10/22/2026) — Tom Balcerski is an acclaimed political historian at Eastern Connecticut State University whose historical perspective brings context to current politics and events. A seasoned media correspondent, Balcerski is available to work with the press and is open to radio/TV interviews as the 2026 midterm races unfold.

His expert commentary and nonpartisan analysis have been featured on the Washington Post, CNN, NBC, C-SPAN, the Miami Herald, and numerous other outlets, where he's provided valuable insights and recounted historical precedents for developments including:

At Eastern, Balcerski teaches early American history, with research interests spanning U.S. presidents, first ladies, manhood and gender. He is the author of "Bosom Friends: The Intimate World of James Buchanan and William Rufus King" and directs the Center for Connecticut Studies. He earned his Ph.D. from Cornell University.

Please contact Public Relations Officer Michael Rouleau (rouleaum@easternct.edu; 860-465-0172) or universityrelations@easternct.edu to connect with Professor Balcerski.

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Eastern Connecticut State University is the state of Connecticut's public liberal arts university, serving upwards of 4,000 students annually on its Willimantic campus. A residential campus offering 41 majors and 68 minors, Eastern offers students a strong liberal arts foundation grounded in a variety of applied learning opportunities. Ranked among the top 15 public liberal arts universities in the United States by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-27 Best Colleges ratings, Eastern has also been awarded 'Green Campus' status by the Princeton Review 15 years in a row. For more information, visit www.easternct.edu.

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