Eric Gonzalez Juenke

Dr. Eric Gonzalez Juenke serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and the Chicano/Latino Studies Program within Michigan State University's College of Social Science, where he has been faculty since 2009 after previously working at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

He earned his doctorate from Texas A&M University in 2005, establishing his academic foundation in political science with a focus on representation and electoral systems.

His research critically examines minority representation across electoral institutions, legislative bodies, and bureaucratic structures, with particular emphasis on Latinx and Black political engagement within U.S. democratic frameworks. This work bridges empirical analysis of state/local elections with normative inquiries into democratic theory, revealing systemic patterns in political inclusion.

His scholarship appears in top-tier journals including The American Journal of Political Science, the Journal of Politics, and the Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics, demonstrating consistent contributions to American politics and identity-based political behavior.

While active in departmental and programmatic leadership, the available texts do not specify details regarding student advising, research grants, laboratory affiliations, or scientific awards.