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Mary Stegmaier is a Professor and Vice Provost for International Programs at the University of Missouri's Truman School of Government and Public Affairs, also serving as Director of the International Center. Her research focuses on elections and voting behavior in the U.S. and Europe, with publications in top political science journals such as the British Journal of Political Science and Electoral Studies. She has contributed to editorial boards of International Journal of Forecasting, Political Science Research and Methods, and others. Dr. Stegmaier has conducted fieldwork as an international election observer with the OSCE in Albania, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, North Macedonia, and Uzbekistan.
Her research interests span comparative politics, political behavior, political economy, and global governance. She explores topics like electoral forecasting models, economic voting patterns, and democratic institutions across transitional and established democracies. Her work has been featured in media outlets including the Washington Post and Brookings Institution Blog. Beyond academia, she advocates for international academic collaboration and policy engagement through her administrative roles.
Dr. Stegmaier’s scholarly contributions emphasize methodological innovation in forecasting and comparative analysis of electoral systems. Her recent work highlights challenges in predicting outcomes for parties like Germany’s Christian Democrats and analyzing voter expectations versus actual intentions. No scientific awards are listed in the provided materials. Her international election observer experience underscores her commitment to democratic integrity in emerging and established political systems.
