Brandon R. Davis

Brandon R. Davis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and the Murphy Institute at Tulane University. His research focuses on American Politics, Law and Society, and Race and Ethnic Politics, with an emphasis on institutions, representation, and criminal justice. He holds an MSW from Alabama A&M University, MA in Gender and Race Studies from the University of Alabama, and PhD in Political Science from the same institution. Previously, he was a postdoctoral research associate at Brown University.

His work has been recognized with the prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2022) for his project on voting rights enforcement through legal mechanisms. Davis's scholarship bridges empirical analysis and normative theory, addressing issues like carceral system impacts on political participation, racial inequality in policy feedback, and structural violence in state systems.

His articles explore themes ranging from policing ethics to voting rights, reflecting a commitment to intersectional approaches to political economy and justice. Grants include NSF funding for integrated research and teaching initiatives. Davis has advised no listed students but is affiliated with Tulane's Murphy Institute, contributing to interdisciplinary work on political economy and social justice.

His research agenda emphasizes the political use of law in marginalized communities and the ethical dimensions of state power, with ongoing projects addressing incarceration policy, racial predation in governance, and faith-based influences on immigration attitudes.