Erik Engstrom

Erik Engstrom is Professor and former Department Chair in Political Science at UC Davis, specializing in American political institutions and electoral systems. His research examines historical and contemporary dynamics of congressional redistricting, ballot design, and party systems.

Authored award-winning books on electoral reform and gerrymandering, with recent work analyzing connections between populism and social policy. Recipient of the J. David Greenstone Prize for best book in politics and history.