Jonathan Krasno

Jonathan Krasno is a Professor of Political Science at Binghamton University. His research focuses on public opinion, congressional elections, campaigns, and campaign finance reform. He has authored influential works like Challengers, Competition, and Reelection (1994) and Buying Time (2000). Krasno actively engages in legal debates on campaign finance, serving as an expert witness in federal trials across multiple states. He holds a PhD and MA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BA from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

His research interests include American politics, with a focus on electoral systems, gerrymandering detection, and the effects of corporate political spending. Notable contributions include analyzing gerrymandering in Wisconsin and Florida, as well as experimental studies on consumer reactions to corporate donations. He received the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2010–2011).

Krasno's work bridges academia and public policy, addressing issues like judicial recusal in campaign finance cases and the impact of lawn signs on voting behavior. His studies often employ field experiments to measure real-world political dynamics.