William Cross

William Cross is Professor of Political Science at Carleton University, specializing in Canadian and comparative political parties. He holds BA from University of Waterloo, MA/PhD from Western University, JD from University of Houston, and MPS from George Washington University. Formerly President of the Canadian Political Science Association (2015-16).

Research examines:

• Intra-party democracy and organizational structures
• Leadership selection mechanisms
• Candidate recruitment and gender representation
• Local party activism in Canada

Publications include award-winning Politics at the Centre (Oxford) and comparative studies of party leadership politics. Current work analyzes stratarchical power relations within parties, personalization of politics, and sport pathways to political office.

Professional background includes legal counsel roles for Democratic National Committee and Dukakis presidential campaign.