Andrew Reeves

Andrew Reeves is the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion and Professor of Political Science at Washington University in St. Louis. He directs the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy and holds a Visiting Fellowship at the Hoover Institution. His research examines political accountability, institutional design, and executive power in American politics, with a focus on how electoral incentives and local contexts shape governance.

Education: PhD in Government (Harvard University), AM in Government (Harvard), BA in Government and Politics (University of Maryland).

Research Focus: Reeves investigates the interplay between executive actions and public accountability, partisan influences on policy outcomes, and the political implications of urban-rural divides. His work combines quantitative analysis with institutional theory to explore how presidents and legislators navigate electoral constraints.

Recent Publications: His scholarship spans topics including climate vulnerability, municipal governance, and democratic backsliding. Recent articles analyze how environmental risks reshape policy opinions and how local administrative structures mediate political representation.

Honors: Winner of the Richard E. Neustadt Award for his book The Particularistic President, along with teaching awards recognizing his mentorship of graduate students and undergraduate innovators.

Advising & Grants: Actively mentors 15+ doctoral students in American politics and political methodology. Secured funding from NSF, USDA, and private foundations for projects on electoral geography and executive power.