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Jennifer HeerwigAssociate ProfessorSociologyCollege of Arts and Sciences
Biography
Heerwig is a political sociologist who studies American politics and campaign finance using statistical methods. Her current research examines the political contributions of American corporate elites and the effects of new public financing initiatives on representation in local elections. She has broad expertise in money in federal elections, campaign finance disclosure, and political inequality in the US.
Education
- PhD and MA, New York University
- BA, Gallatin School of Individualized Study
News Highlights
February 7, 2023‘Democracy Vouchers’ Put Free Campaign Cash in the Hands of VotersStatelineRead ArticleSeptember 16, 2021Public Campaign Funding Gains Steam to Counter Big Donors’ SwayBloombergRead ArticleAugust 21, 2021Did Seattle’s Democracy Vouchers combat 'big money' in August's mayoral primary?KUOW-FM/NPRRead ArticleMarch 1, 2021Trump’s fundraising keeps him at the center of GOP politicsMarketPlaceRead ArticleJanuary 15, 2021Why does Hallmark Cards have a political action committee?MarketPlaceRead Article