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David P. Redlawsk is the James R. Soles Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Delaware’s College of Arts and Sciences. An award-winning scholar, he is renowned for his research on political psychology, voter decision-making, and the role of emotions in politics.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Political Science, Rutgers University (1997)
- M.A. in Political Science, Rutgers University
- M.B.A., Vanderbilt University
- B.A., Duke University
Research Interests:
Redlawsk’s research focuses on how voters process political information, the impact of emotions and moral values on political choices, and the dynamics of campaigns and elections. He has extensively studied negative campaigning, the Iowa caucuses, and the psychological mechanisms underlying motivated reasoning and political tolerance.
Books & Recognition:
- Author or editor of 9 books and over 60 articles and book chapters
- Co-editor of Political Psychology (2010–2015)
- Recipient of the Alexander George Book Award for How Voters Decide
- Oxford Encyclopedia of Political Decision Making (Editor-in-Chief)
- A Citizen's Guide to the Political Psychology of Voting (2020, Routledge)
Leadership & Service:
- President, International Society of Political Psychology (2018–2019)
- Treasurer, International Society of Political Psychology (current)
- Former member, Board of Overseers, American National Election Studies
- Principal investigator on NSF-funded research
Teaching & Mentorship:
Redlawsk has taught courses on Political Psychology, Decision Making, Campaigns & Elections, and Local Government. He integrates service-learning and civic engagement into pedagogy, involving students in exit polls and campaign work.
