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Bonnie M. Meguid is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Rochester. She holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University (2002). Her research focuses on comparative politics, particularly political party strategy, voter behavior in advanced democracies, and the impact of institutional frameworks like decentralization. She examines topics such as gender representation in populist radical right parties and how political institutions shape electoral dynamics.
Her notable work includes the award-winning book Party Competition between Unequals (2008), which analyzes niche party success in Western Europe. Her research has been published in leading journals like the American Political Science Review and World Politics.
Meguid’s current projects investigate gender in party strategy, especially among populist radical right parties, and the strategic use of decentralization by national governments. Her work bridges theoretical contributions with empirical analysis of electoral systems and institutional change.
- Education: Ph.D. in Political Science from Harvard University (2002).
Her awards include the Riker Prize (2009), APSA European Politics and Society Section Best Book Award (2009), and Council for European Studies Best Book Award (2010).
Her article trends emphasize gender dynamics in electoral politics, institutional design impacts on party competition, and the strategic behavior of radical-right parties. She has collaborated with scholars like Ana Catalano Weeks, exploring issues such as descriptive representation and electoral tactics.
