Justin Peck

Justin Peck is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Government at Wesleyan University, specializing in Congress, the presidency, and American Political Development. His research explores historical institutional analysis and the evolution of political systems in the United States.

Research Interests:
- American Political Development, focusing on 19th-century legislative dynamics and racial equality.
- Intersections of law, economics, and congressional power in historical contexts.

Scientific Awards:

• V.O. Key Award (2023) for best book in Southern politics by the Southern Political Science Association

Teaching: Courses on the Presidency, National Security State, American Political Thought, and American Political Development.