Tim Lynch

Tim Lynch is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of St. Thomas, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on elections, political representation, and gender in politics. He teaches courses on research methods and American politics, emphasizing institutional and behavioral intersections. Current courses include POLS 104-W02 (Government and Politics) and POLS 205-L01 (U.S. Policymaking).

His research has been published in journals such as American Politics Research, Politics & Gender, and Journal of Women, Politics & Policy. His work explores topics like voter attitudes toward women candidates, electoral dynamics, and the impact of gender and party on political campaigns.

Lynch’s scholarly contributions highlight themes like electoral nationalization, Senate appointment strategies, and stereotypes influencing voter behavior. His analysis spans both quantitative methods and institutional analyses, contributing to debates on political representation and fairness.