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Daron Shaw is a Professor and University Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, holding the Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Chair of State Politics within the College of Liberal Arts. He has been a faculty member since 1994 and maintains an active research and teaching profile in American politics.
His educational background includes a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Shaw's research centers on campaigns and elections, public opinion and voting behavior, American politics, and survey research methodology. He employs large-scale field experiments, survey analysis, and election data to investigate electoral dynamics, campaign effects, and voter decision-making processes with empirical rigor.
His recent publications (2019-2025) reveal consistent focus on electoral college strategy, voter behavior in presidential elections, campaign advertising efficacy, grassroots mobilization techniques, and emerging issues like abortion politics post-Dobbs. These works leverage data from major polling initiatives he co-directs, demonstrating strong integration between academic research and real-time election analysis.
Shaw's significant honors include:
- University Distinguished Teaching Professor
- Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Chair of State Politics
While specific graduate students aren't listed, Shaw directs major research initiatives including the University of Texas Poll and Texas Lyceum Poll, serving as associate Principle Investigator for the American National Election Studies. His work is supported by institutional resources and advisory roles with organizations like the MIT Election Data & Science Lab and Annette Strauss Institute.
Shaw operates through key election analysis teams: co-directing the bipartisan Fox News Poll, leading the Texas Lyceum Poll, and serving on Fox News' national decision team. His election administration expertise is reflected in advisory roles including President Obama's Commission for Election Administration.
