Matt Lesenyie

Matt Lesenyie is an Assistant Professor of Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts at California State University, Long Beach, specializing in political psychology, political communication, voter information, interest groups, California politics, and race politics.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D., University of California, Davis (2017)
• M.A., University of Nevada (2011)
• B.A., University of California, Davis (2005)
• A.A., MiraCosta College (2003)

Dr. Lesenyie's research examines voter learning from elite messaging and information cues, with current work focusing on campaign finance disclosures in political advertisements. His professional experience includes an internship for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, a fellowship in the Office of the State Assembly Chief Clerk E. Dotson Wilson, and legislative work at Nielsen Merksamer lobbying firm. He teaches courses in Race politics, interest groups, and California politics.