Matthew J. Streb

Matthew J. Streb is a Professor of Political Science at Northern Illinois University (NIU), where he also serves as Chief of Staff to the President. His research focuses on voting behavior, elections, and public opinion, with particular emphasis on judicial elections and low-information electoral contexts.

• Chief of Staff, NIU President
• Professor, Department of Political Science
• Ph.D. in Political Science, Indiana University (2000)

Streb's research examines how voters make decisions in underreported elections, interest group influence in judicial races, and gender dynamics in political leadership. His work has been featured in major media outlets including The New York Times and Wall Street Journal.

His publications reveal trends in judicial election accountability, voter roll-off analysis, and partisan heuristics. Key keywords include Political Science, Law, Public Policy, and Gender Studies.

Scientific awards include:

• NIU Foundation Faculty Excellence Award (2009)

Streb's advising and publications demonstrate sustained engagement in electoral reform, with collaborations spanning scholars like Brian Frederick and Barbara Burrell. No explicit grant details are mentioned in the provided text.