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Dr. Levi G. Allen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Indiana State University, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science from the University of Notre Dame (2023, 2020) and a B.S. in Political Science from Indiana State University (2018).
Research Interests: His work explores the intersection of political identities—particularly religion, race, and place—and how these shape electoral decisions. He investigates when and why voters deviate from expected partisan loyalties, as explored in his book project Political Heretics: Why Voters Defect from their Social Identities. His research bridges political psychology, American politics, and cultural sociology.
Publication Trends: His recent articles (2021–2024) analyze identity conflict, religious political behavior (especially among evangelicals and Catholics), secularism, ethnocentrism, and voter decision-making. They frequently appear in top journals such as Political Research Quarterly, Politics and Religion, and Advances in Political Psychology, indicating a strong focus on identity-based political behavior in the U.S.
- 2025 College of Arts and Sciences Educational Excellence Award in Research and Creativity
Grants and Advising: Dr. Allen has secured multiple research grants, including a $5,000 interdisciplinary grant on sexuality and gender, a $2,700 University Research Grant, and a $3,000 award from the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion. He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects and serves as a principal investigator, though no formal advisees are listed. He is actively involved in university service and community engagement.
Labs and Teams: While no formal lab is mentioned, Dr. Allen participates in collaborative research teams, particularly on interdisciplinary topics involving religion, gender, and political identity. He works with scholars like Geoffrey Layman, David Campbell, and others on large-scale political behavior studies.
