Brian Conley

Brian Conley, PhD, is a Professor and Chair of the Political Science & Legal Studies Department at Suffolk University. He holds a PhD from the New School for Social Research, with earlier degrees from the same institution and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. His research focuses on the American party system, political marketing, and communication strategies in elections. Notable works include analyses of the Republican Party's evolution and the 2016 Trump campaign's use of market research. He has presented at major conferences like the American Political Science Association and serves on multiple professional associations.

Dr. Conley teaches courses on US politics, research methods, and campaign strategies. His recent publications explore topics such as democracy and disinformation in the 2020 election, gender dynamics in the 2020 Democratic primary, and the challenges of implementing national party messages in midterm elections. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary electoral strategies, emphasizing the role of communication and marketing in shaping political outcomes.