Richard Born

Dr. Richard Born is Professor of Political Science at Vassar College, where he has taught since 1976. He holds a BS from MIT and MA/PhD from Stanford University. His research centers on congressional elections, particularly the consequences of partisan homogeneity in US House districts.

His courses cover American politics, the presidency, Congress, political parties, public opinion, and political analysis. He is frequently cited in media for his expertise on redistricting, electoral representation, and New York politics.

Recent media engagements include analyses of gerrymandering impacts on competitive races and voter demographic representation studies.