Joshua Douglas

Joshua A. Douglas is the Acting Associate Dean for Research and Ashland, Inc.-Spears Distinguished Research Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky's J. David Rosenberg College of Law. He specializes in election law, voting rights, civil procedure, and constitutional law, with a focus on state constitutions and election administration. His work bridges academic scholarship, public discourse, and policy advocacy. Douglas has authored influential books like *Vote for US* (2019) and *The Court v. The Voters* (2024), and his research has been cited by courts and major legal publications.

He holds a J.D. from George Washington University Law School and has served as a Fulbright Specialist at LUISS University in Rome. Douglas has received the 2019 Duncan Teaching Award and his scholarship has been recognized nationally and internationally. His media commentaries appear in *The New York Times*, *CNN*, and other platforms, and he hosts the *Democracy Optimist* podcast/radio series exploring democratic processes and voting rights challenges.

Research Interests:

• Election Law and Voting Rights
• State Constitutional Protections for Voting
• Judicial Decision Making in Electoral Contests
• Election Administration Reforms
• Democracy and Civic Engagement

Awards and Recognition:

• 2019 Duncan Teaching Award (University of Kentucky College of Law)
• 2011-12 SEALS Call for Papers Winner (for *Procedural Fairness in Election Contests*)

Grants and Advising: Advised on election law reforms, collaborated internationally on democratic processes, and engaged in litigation-related scholarly work. His radio series *Democracy Optimist* highlights trends in voting rights and democratic sustainability.