David Wasserman is Senior Editor and Elections Analyst for The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, where he is widely regarded as one of the nation’s leading nonpartisan election forecasters. Known for his rigorous data analysis and clear-eyed insights, David has been praised by The Los Angeles Times as “whip smart” and “scrupulously nonpartisan,” with a reputation for blending deep statistical expertise with accessible commentary. He gained national attention during the 2016 election cycle for his prescient analysis, including his widely cited piece, “How Trump Could Win the White House While Losing the Popular Vote,” published two months before Election Day. Since 2008, David has served as an analyst for the NBC News Election Night Decision Desk and is a frequent contributor across major media outlets including CNN, Fox News, C SPAN, and NPR. In recognition of his impact on public understanding of American democracy, David was named an Andrew Carnegie Fellow by the Carnegie Corporation of New York in May 2024.