I am an Associate Professor of Political Science and the Director of Graduate Studies in Political Science at Texas Tech University. I received my Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of GeorgiaMy research focuses broadly on congressional politics and elections, the presidency, campaigns and elections, political parties, and institutional development. I have published articles in journals such as the Journal of PoliticsLegislative Studies Quarterly, and Political Research Quarterly and two books, Electoral Incentives in Congress and Nationalized Politics.

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