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My research is primarily focused on the United States Congress and, in particular, on the role of committees and partisanship in Congress. While my main interest is in political institutions, I have conducted research in other areas of American politics, most notably on federalism and state gubernatorial elections. Below is more information on research I have conducted or I am currently working on. Partisanship in Congress I am currently working on further developing my dissertation topic in this area. Broadly speaking, I am interested in examining the role of partisanship in Congress, and more specifically what institutional factors mute partisanship throughout the legislative process. Gubernatorial Elections "The Effect of the State Economy and State Tax Initiatives on Gubernatorial Voting: An Examination of Gubernatorial Elections from 1990–2006" (Working paper; w/ Stephen Yoder) House Rules Committee "I'm your Puppet: The Changing Role of the House Rules Committee" (Working paper; w/ James M. Curry) Home | CV | Courses and Sections | Research | Links | Contact Info