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Justin K. Crofoot is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Political Science at Pennsylvania State University, located in the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building. His work focuses on state politics, policymaking processes, and interest groups. He holds a Ph.D. (2023), M.S. (Florida State University), and B.A. (University of Alabama) in Political Science. His research examines anti-protest legislation, recreational marijuana policy adoption, and election security protests. He actively publishes in State Politics & Policy Quarterly and teaches courses on American politics and political data analysis.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Political Science, Florida State University, 2023
- M.S. in Political Science, Florida State University
- B.A. in Political Science & Philosophy, University of Alabama
Research Interests:
- State-level policymaking dynamics and interest group influence
- Anti-protest legislation adoption and political motivations
- Morality and fiscal politics in recreational marijuana legalization
- Election security concerns and 'Stop the Steal' protest correlates
Publications Overview: His work critiques state policy mood measurement frameworks and analyzes protest-policy interactions. Recent studies highlight partisan-driven anti-protest legislation and electoral fraud perceptions influencing protest behavior.
Teaching: Specializes in introductory American politics, public policy analysis, and political science data methods.
