Colin Case

Colin Case is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Iowa, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on American politics and political methodology, particularly the strategic behavior of congressional candidates and members of Congress. He employs text-as-data methods to measure policy positioning from campaign materials, linking these to electoral and legislative outcomes.

Case holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a B.A. in Political Science and Economics from the University of Michigan.

His research explores how candidates communicate policy positions, the implications for elections, and legislative behavior. Recent work examines partisan rhetoric, police bias, and campaign messaging strategies. His publications highlight methodological innovations in analyzing textual data and their applications to political questions.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. His advising and grant activities are not detailed here, though his research suggests potential involvement in related funding initiatives.