Michaele Ferguson, associate professor of Political Science and President’s Teaching Scholar at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder was recently interviewed for ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder Today. Dr. Ferguson was interviewed as part of the article "Age and the political machine: What happens after a lawmaker passes away?" in which she discusses the process to replace a lawmaker, following the recent death of Senator Dianne Feinstein. She examines age, gender and death in politics—and what voters should consider before filling out a ballot. You can read the interview with Dr. Ferguson here: Age and the political machine: What happens after a lawmaker passes away? | ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder Today | University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder