I am a political scientist who studies the nature, causes, and consequences of political institutions, especially political parties and democracy....

I am excited to advise theses on wide range of topics that are related to my own research, including:

• Economic, social and racial...

My dissertation focuses on political parties in advanced democracies and how they’ve used “identity politics” to appeal to voters from the early 20th...

My teaching and research focus broadly on American politics, with more specific interests in political institutions, the presidency, and democratic...

Hi! My name is Tyler, and I'm a PhD student in the Gov. Department studying local politics and public policy in the United States, with a particular focus...

Professor Daniel M. Smith studies comparative politics, with a focus on political parties, elections, and other aspects of democratic representation and...