Christopher Galdieri

Christopher Galdieri is a Professor of Politics at Saint Anselm College, specializing in American government, electoral systems, and political communication. He holds a PhD from the University of Minnesota and a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University. His teaching focuses on topics ranging from constitutional law to the New Hampshire primary, leveraging the college's proximity to political events for immersive learning experiences.

Dr. Galdieri's research emphasizes New Hampshire's unique political landscape, identity politics, and the evolving role of digital media in elections. He frequently contributes expert analysis to national and international media, including WBZ Radio, The Boston Globe, and Sky Italy. Before academia, he worked in government relations and journalism, including roles at the Project for Excellence in Journalism.

His recent work explores primary voter behavior, partisan strategy shifts, and the implications of identity politics in national elections. Notable projects include analyses of the 2020 election dynamics, the impact of the pandemic on voting patterns, and the historical context of political carpetbagging in U.S. Senate races.