David Macdonald

David Macdonald is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Florida's Department of Political Science. He holds a Ph.D. from Florida State University (2020) and earlier degrees from the University of Central Florida (B.A., 2011; M.A., 2013). His research focuses on U.S. public opinion and political behavior, particularly exploring why ordinary citizens support specific policies, parties, and candidates. Key themes include labor unions' partisan consequences, political trust dynamics, immigration attitudes, and economic inequality.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Political Science, Florida State University, 2020
• M.A. in Political Science, University of Central Florida, 2013
• B.A. in Political Science, University of Central Florida, 2011

Research interests emphasize the intersection of economic conditions and political attitudes, with a focus on mass-level political behavior. He is developing a book project on labor unions' partisan impacts and has explored topics like immigration policy preferences, political trust, and the effects of economic inequality on public opinion. His work has appeared in journals such as American Politics Research, Electoral Studies, and Political Behavior.

Recent articles highlight themes of electoral participation, immigration policy preferences, and labor union effects on political knowledge and ambition. His research often bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis of contemporary U.S. political challenges.

Advising and grants: No specific grants or advisees listed in available materials. Teaching includes undergraduate and graduate courses in American politics and research methods.

Labs/teams: No formal research lab or team affiliation mentioned in the provided texts.