Robert Alexander, Ph.D

Education

• BA - Ohio Northern University; Political Science
• MA- University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Political Science
• Ph.D. - University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Political Science

Research Interests

• American Politics
• Elections
• Public Opinion

Biography

Robert Alexander is Professor of Political Science and the Director of the Bowling Green State University Democracy and Public Policy Network. He is the author of books and articles on American Politics and the Electoral College including Representation and the Electoral College (Oxford University Press, 2019).  Dr. Alexander is a frequent op-ed contributor and his work has been published in USA Today, CNN.com, Newsweek, Real Clear Politics, and The Hill among many others. Prior to arriving at BGSU he taught at Ohio Northern University. 

Courses Taught

• POLS 1100 - American Government: Processes and Structure
• POLS 3410 - Public Opinion and Voter Behavior
• POLS 3460 - The Presidency