National Election Law Scholar Edward Foley to Join Arizona Law as Visiting Professor in Spring 2026

The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law is pleased to announce that Edward Foley, a nationally renowned expert in election law, will join the faculty as a visiting professor in Spring 2026. His appointment is made possible through a grant from the Thomas R. Brown Foundations, supporting his teaching and public engagement at Arizona Law over the next three years. 

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Foley, who holds the Ebersold Chair in Constitutional Law at The Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law, is widely recognized for his scholarship on election law, constitutional governance, and democratic reform. He is a former Ohio Solicitor General, a contributing columnist for SCOTUSblog, and serves as reporter for the American Law Institute’s Project on Election Administration. 

During his residency at Arizona Law, Professor Foley will teach a 2-credit course on Election Law, open to JD students and focused on topics including voting rights, election administration, redistricting, and constitutional challenges. The course will be especially valuable for students preparing for careers in public service, government, litigation, and judicial clerkships. 

This is not Foley’s first time engaging with the Arizona Law community. During a previous visit, he delivered a series of standing-room-only lectures and participated in vibrant faculty and public discussions on the future of U.S. elections and the rule of law. His return as a visiting professor will expand on that, including continued collaboration with faculty and public talks that engage both the campus and broader civic communities. 

“We are honored to welcome Professor Foley back to Arizona Law,” said Interim Dean Jason Kreag. “At a time when election law is both legally complex and politically consequential, his presence will deepen our students’ understanding, elevate our public dialogue, and enrich our intellectual community.” 

In addition to classroom teaching, Foley will participate in faculty workshops and serve as a featured speaker at the Rehnquist Center’s National Conference of Constitutional Law Scholars. His visit will include a public lecture on Monday, March 23, with broad promotion through livestreaming and community engagement efforts across Southern Arizona and beyond.  

The College’s partnership with the Brown Foundations reflects a shared commitment to strengthening democracy through legal education and civic discourse. The Brown Foundations remains focused on nonpartisan election reform and primary election innovation, and their support enables Arizona Law to further its mission of preparing the next generation of lawyers and public leaders. 

“We are deeply grateful to the Thomas R. Brown Foundations for their investment in this important initiative,” said Dean Kreag. “This support allows us to offer our students access to one of the nation’s most respected voices in election law, while also expanding the reach and relevance of Arizona Law’s contributions to pressing public issues.”