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Candice J. Nelson serves as Professor in the Department of Government at American University and holds dual leadership roles as Academic Director of the Campaign Management Institute and Co-Director of the MA in Political Communication program. Her position bridges academic scholarship with practical political training, preparing students for careers in election management and media strategy.
Her educational foundation includes a PhD from the University of California at Berkeley, an MA from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a BA from Wheaton College, establishing her expertise in American political systems.
Dr. Nelson specializes in presidential and congressional elections, voting behavior, and partisanship, with research examining campaign strategy evolution, media influence, and electoral integrity. Her work consistently addresses how technological changes reshape political engagement, particularly through digital campaign innovations and advertising dynamics. This focus reflects in her Spring 2025 courses on digital campaigning and paid political media.
Her publication record from 1990-2024 reveals enduring themes in American electoral politics, with recent work emphasizing digital transformation in campaigns and ongoing concerns about campaign finance ethics. The progression from historical analyses like Grant Park (2011) to the 2024 Campaigns and Elections American Style sixth edition demonstrates her commitment to documenting evolving campaign practices.
Through the Campaign Management Institute and MA program, she cultivates practical political skills while maintaining scholarly rigor, creating a pipeline between academic research and real-world election management that defines her institutional impact.
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