D. Sunshine Hillygus

D. Sunshine Hillygus is a Professor of Political Science at Duke University and serves as Interim Director of the Social Science Research Institute and Director of the Duke Initiative on Survey Methodology. She is also a Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy.

• Ph.D., Stanford University (2003)
• M.A., Stanford University (2000)

Her research focuses on American political behavior, campaigns and elections, survey methods, public opinion, and information technology's impact on politics. Recent work explores voter turnout barriers, youth engagement, and digital survey methodologies.

The 15 most recent publications highlight methodological innovations in survey research, election analysis, and political communication studies. Key themes include voter turnout modeling, social media's role in campaigns, and survey data integrity.

Scientific recognition includes the Howard D. Johnson Distinguished Teaching Award (2019) and the Robert E. Lane Award (2009). Current grants address election studies, social media polarization, and youth voter turnout solutions.