Bernard Fraga

Bernard L. Fraga is the Ann and Michael Hankin Distinguished Professor in the Department of Political Science at Emory University, specializing in American elections, racial/ethnic politics, voter turnout, and the impact of election laws. He serves as the faculty coordinator of the Latinx Studies Initiative.

Education:

• B.A. in Political Science and Linguistics, Stanford University (2008)
• Ph.D. in Government and Social Policy, Harvard University (2013)

His award-winning 2018 book The Turnout Gap: Race, Ethnicity, and Political Inequality in a Diversifying America examines racial/ethnic disparities in voting participation from the 1800s to present. His research also covers candidate emergence, youth voter turnout, partisan competition, and voter suppression.

Research Focus: Racial/ethnic identity's influence on political behavior, electoral engagement, and policy outcomes in a diversifying electorate.

Grants and Support:

• Carnegie Corporation
• National Science Foundation
• Social Science Research Council
• Mellon Foundation

Scientific Awards:

• APSA Emerging Scholar Award
• APSA Best Book Award
• MPSA Lucius Barker Award
• MPSA Latina/o Caucus Early Career Award

Media Recognition: His work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, National Public Radio, CNN, and The Economist. He regularly consults on elections and voting rights cases.