Anne Baker

Anne Baker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Santa Clara University's College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on money in politics, congressional elections, and the strategies of political parties and interest groups. She teaches courses such as Introduction to U.S. Politics and Money in Politics, emphasizing political institutions and electoral dynamics.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, 2011
• M.A., University of Notre Dame, 2007
• Masters in Government Administration, University of Pennsylvania, 2005
• B.A., Connecticut College, 2002

Research Interests: Her work examines how financial factors shape congressional elections, party operations, and interest group strategies. Key themes include donor motivations, campaign financing, and the impact of outside money on representation. She has published in journals like American Politics Research, Social Science Quarterly, and The Forum.

Advising & Grants: While no specific advisee names are listed, Baker actively engages in mentoring students through her teaching and research. Her research has been supported by grants related to campaign finance and electoral politics.

Labs/Teams: No dedicated lab or team is explicitly mentioned, but her work intersects with broader initiatives in political science and public policy at Santa Clara University.