Drake University is home to the archives of former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin and Iowa’s 38th Governor, Robert D. Ray. In 2016, the school hosted a Democratic presidential candidates’ debate. Soon, the campus in Des Moines will bolster its reputation as a center for political study by becoming the headquarters for Vote Smart. Drake University President Marty Martin is excited to be associated with the organization that’s considered one of the leading sources of nonpartisan political information.
Martin says, in addition to dozens of internship opportunities, Vote Smart will employ just over 20 full-time workers. He expects only a few employees in Montana will make the move to Des Moines.
The internships with Vote Smart will be open to not only students at Drake, but also students from other Des Moines-area colleges and universities. Martin says Iowa State University officials have also expressed interest in the internships.
