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Jack Lucas is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Arts. His academic career spans over a decade with significant contributions to Canadian political science, particularly in municipal governance and political representation.
Education:
- B.A. in Political Science, University of Waterloo (2006)
- M.A. in Political Science, University of Toronto (2007)
- Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Toronto (2014)
Professor Lucas specializes in Canadian politics with particular expertise in political representation, public opinion, and voting behavior in local and urban contexts. His research explores implicit political theories among elites and examines how municipal governance structures affect democratic representation. His work bridges theoretical political science with practical applications in municipal government.
Lucas's research portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on municipal democracy, with recent work analyzing geographic proximity effects on policy disagreement, municipal issue publics, and politicians' understanding of constituency composition. His publications appear in top-tier journals including American Political Science Review, Comparative Political Studies, and Urban Affairs Review.
Major Research Initiatives:
- Co-director of the Canadian Municipal Barometer (SSHRC Partnership Grant 2024-2031)
- Canadian co-PI for POLPOP-II (European Research Council Advanced Grant)
- Principal Investigator for the Canadian Voting and Policy Attitudes Project (SSHRC Insight Development Grant)
Professor Lucas actively mentors graduate students and has taught courses including POLI 397 (Intro Research Methods) and POLI 425 (City Government). His current research program involves extensive data collection across Canada's municipal systems, with plans to expand surveys to 1,000 municipalities starting in 2025.
