Jeffrey Koch

Jeffrey Koch is a Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the State University of New York at Geneseo, where he has served since 1989. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Michigan, an M.A. from the University of Connecticut, and a B.A. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Prior to Geneseo, he was a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of California, Riverside.

His research focuses on public opinion, political behavior, and electoral dynamics, with a particular emphasis on voter certainty, partisanship, gender stereotypes in politics, and minority political engagement. Notable areas include the impact of campaign advertisements on voter knowledge, the role of presidential approval in congressional elections, and the under-partisanship of American Indians.

His recent work explores issues like voter registration trends among Indigenous communities and the interplay between political cynicism and third-party support. Koch teaches courses on American Politics and advanced topics in political science, emphasizing research and critical analysis.

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