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Hans von Spakovsky is a Senior Legal Fellow and manager of the Election Law Reform Initiative at The Heritage Foundation's Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies. He is also an adjunct professor at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School, where he teaches legal courses.
- Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation
- Adjunct Professor, George Mason University School of Law
- Former Member, Federal Election Commission
- Former Counsel, U.S. Department of Justice
- Chairman, Public Interest Legal Foundation
Education:
- J.D., Vanderbilt University School of Law (1984)
- B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1981)
Hans von Spakovsky specializes in election integrity, civil rights, constitutional law, and government regulation. His research emphasizes voter ID laws, election fraud prevention, campaign finance reform, and the enforcement of federal voting rights. He has developed comprehensive analyses of state election laws through the Election Integrity Scorecard and maintains a national database of proven election fraud cases. His academic and policy work bridges legal scholarship with practical governance reform.
His recent publications reflect a strong focus on legal and constitutional issues surrounding elections, immigration, executive power, and civil liberties. Common themes include the rule of law, federalism, and the balance between individual rights and governmental authority. His work often critiques perceived liberal judicial overreach and advocates for stricter enforcement of immigration and election laws.
Scientific Awards:
- Drs. W. Glenn and Rita Ricardo Campbell Award (2016) for outstanding contribution to the analysis and promotion of the Free Society
Hans von Spakovsky has not supervised formal graduate students but has influenced public policy through mentorship and collaboration within conservative legal circles. He has testified before Congress and advised numerous state and national organizations, including the National Association of Secretaries of State and the Federalist Society. He previously led the Civil Justice Reform Initiative at Heritage and has held leadership roles in election oversight bodies at the county and federal advisory levels. His work continues to shape conservative legal thought on election security and constitutional governance.
