As an analyst, Matthew Klein works closely with The Cook Political Report’s editors to provide nonpartisan coverage of U.S. House and gubernatorial elections. He also serves as the voice of the publication’s X handle on election nights and oversees several of the site’s core features, including the House Open Seats Chart and biweekly At-A-Glance.
Born and raised in Maryland, Matthew earned his B.A. in Political Science from Emory University, where he published an undergraduate honors thesis on political party realignment in West Virginia. He joined The Cook Political Report in March 2022 and previously served as a Research Associate and Staff Writer. A film enthusiast and avid runner, Matthew currently resides in Washington, D.C.
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