Matthew M. Singer

Matthew M. Singer is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Connecticut holding the Alan R. Bennett Honors Professor title. He directs the political science department's honors program for the 2019-2025 period.

Education:

• Duke University, PhD, 2007

His research centers on political representation and voter behavior, specifically how the public evaluates government performance. He investigates how economic and political outcomes impact support for incumbents and democracy, analyzing when economic performance becomes salient across different groups and regions. His work employs a broad comparative framework with concentrated focus on Latin America.

Current Projects:

• Executive Approval Project (global compilation of presidential/prime minister approval data)
• State Executive Approval Dataset (SEAD) (U.S. governor approval metrics)

Key Collaborations:

• Democratic Accountability and Linkages Project (88-country expert survey on representation modes)
• Political Representation, Parties and Presidents Survey (populism/expert survey across regions)
• Latin American Public Opinion Project (contributor to 2012, 2014, 2017, 2019 reports)

He serves as associate editor of the Journal of Elections, Public Opinion, and Parties and co-edited two seminal volumes: 'The Latin American Voter' (with Zechmeister/Carlin) and 'Economics and Politics Revisited' (with Hellwig).

No scientific awards were referenced in source materials.

Professor Singer maintains active research leadership through project direction and editorial roles, with prior affiliation as a 2015 visiting fellow at Notre Dame's Kellogg Institute for International Studies.