Full Professor, received his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Iowa after receiving his B.A. from Colorado State University. His research and teaching interests include campaign finance, legislative politics, political parties, and executive branch politics. He is the author of articles which have appeared in leading professional journals such as American Political Science Review, Journal of Politics, and American Journal of Political Science. His recent book, The States of Campaign Finance Reform, focuses on the effects of reform in gubernatorial elections. His current research continues to focus on issues associated with campaign finance reform. Area of Specialization - Campaign Finance, Legislative Politics, Political Parties, and Executive Branch Politics.
