Jason Windett

Jason Windett is a Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte), affiliated with the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (CHESS). He also holds a professorship in the Public Policy Doctoral Program. His research focuses on representation in American politics, emphasizing state politics, judicial behavior in state courts, gender dynamics in politics, and policy diffusion. His work has been published in top journals such as the American Journal of Political Science and Political Analysis.

• Holds the title of Honors Faculty until June 30, 2026
• Recipient of National Science Foundation grants for research on state courts and policy diffusion

Windett’s research agenda includes studying female candidates in gubernatorial elections, for which his dissertation won the prestigious Christopher Z. Mooney Award. He teaches courses on public policy, data science applications, state and local politics, gender and politics, and research methods.

His academic contributions bridge theoretical and applied perspectives, leveraging quantitative methods to analyze political institutions and their impact on governance. Current projects explore how state supreme courts influence policy adoption across jurisdictions, reflecting his interest in intergovernmental relations and judicial politics.