James M. Curry

James M. Curry is a full-time Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame. His research focuses on U.S. politics, congressional behavior, and policymaking processes.

Research Interests:

• U.S. Congress and legislative dynamics
• Political parties and polarization
• Information and power structures in governance
• Interpersonal relationships in political institutions

Key Publications Trend: Recent works analyze bipartisan collaboration challenges, minority party influence in polarized environments, and the role of information asymmetry in congressional decision-making. Earlier works established foundational theories on legislative transparency and institutional power balance.