John Högström

John Högström is a researcher in Political Science at Mid Sweden University's Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSV), affiliated with the Risk and Crisis Research Centre. His work focuses on electoral systems, democracy, gender equality in politics, and voter behavior, with a particular emphasis on Sweden and comparative analyses.

His recent publications examine topics such as descriptive representation of women, mixed electoral systems, poll workers, and early voting. These studies often employ quantitative methods and comparative frameworks to analyze democratic processes, institutional design, and electoral outcomes.

Key trends in his research include the interplay between institutional reforms and voter participation, the gender dynamics in political representation, and the administrative challenges in election management. He collaborates frequently with scholars like Jerhov, Lidén, and Dahlberg, contributing to journals such as Public Choice, European Political Science, and Election Law Journal.