Victor Hernandez-Huerta

Victor Hernandez-Huerta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics & International Affairs and Director of the Latin American and Latino Studies Program at Wake Forest University. His research focuses on comparative political institutions, democracy, and elections with specialization in Latin America. He holds a PhD (2016), MA (2012) from University of Notre Dame and a BA from CIDE, Mexico City (2005).

• Education:
• PhD, University of Notre Dame, 2016
• MA, University of Notre Dame, 2012
• BA, CIDE, Mexico City, 2005

His research examines disputed presidential elections in democratic systems, currently developing a book project: Disputed Elections in Presidential Democracies: When Losers Hold Democracy Hostage. Published works appear in The Journal of Politics, British Journal of Political Science, and Election Law Journal.

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