James A. McCann

James A. McCann is a Professor of Political Science at Purdue University, serving as Co-Director of The Methodology Center at Purdue (MCAP) and affiliated with the Latin American and Latino Studies program. He holds a Ph.D. (200?), M.A. (200?), and B.A. (1980s) from the University of Colorado, Boulder and Illinois State University. His research focuses on public opinion, elections, political methodology, and immigrant incorporation, with a regional emphasis on Latin America and transnational politics. McCann has been recognized with awards such as the Faculty Mentor Champion Award (2017) and Pi Sigma Alpha Professor of the Year (2016-2017).

His work explores how political campaigns and institutions shape civic engagement, particularly among marginalized groups. Notable contributions include studies on Latino immigrant participation post-2016 U.S. elections, transnational voting patterns among Colombians and Mexicans, and the impact of partisanship on immigrant communities. He has also conducted research on presidential campaign strategies, media effects in emerging democracies, and the dynamics of political corruption perceptions in the U.S. McCann's methodological expertise is reflected in his work on survey design and experimental research.

His affiliations and roles reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, bridging political science, methodology, and policy studies. McCann has held visiting positions at the Russell Sage Foundation and Brookings Institution, demonstrating his influence in both academic and policy spheres.