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Michael Morse is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, with a secondary appointment in the Political Science Department. He holds a JD from Yale Law School and a PhD in Political Science from Harvard University. Prior to his current position, he was a Bigelow Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School and served as a law clerk for federal judges in Alabama and California. Morse specializes in voting rights, election administration, and criminal justice system reform, combining empirical methods with legal scholarship to address issues such as felony disenfranchisement, voter ID laws, and election integrity.
His research has been published in top journals including the California Law Review, American Political Science Review, and Science Advances. Notable contributions include analyses of Florida’s Amendment 4, voter registration coordination via the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), and studies on ballot design impacts. He has also written extensively on the election of local prosecutors and the role of fines/fees in criminal justice.
Morse’s work frequently bridges legal and political science disciplines, emphasizing data-driven approaches to electoral systems. His recent focus on ‘lost votes by mail’ and privacy in election results underscores his commitment to advancing equitable and transparent electoral practices. He has been cited in media outlets like Slate, Vox, and NBC News for his accessible explanations of complex election-related issues.
Scientific Recognition: Morse was recognized as a Bigelow Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School, a prestigious postdoctoral position supporting legal research.
