Pablo Oñate Rubalcaba

Pablo Oñate Rubalcaba is a Spanish political scientist and Professor at the University of Valencia, affiliated with the Faculty of Law and the Department of Constitutional Law. He has been a key figure in political science since 2007, serving as Secretary General of the Spanish Association of Political Science and Administration (2005–2013), President of the European Confederation of Political Science Associations (2013–2019), and President of the International Political Science Association (since 2023). His work spans political parties, electoral systems, and multilevel governance.

• Education: Law degree and PhD in Political Science from the Autonomous University of Madrid (1996).
• Experience: Visiting scholar at George Washington University, University of Oxford, and National Autonomous University of Mexico.

Research Focus: Oñate’s research examines political representation, electoral systems, and the interplay between regional and national governance in multilevel systems. His work addresses trends like professionalization of political elites, asymmetrical voter behavior, and the impact of campaign strategies on public opinion.

Key Contributions: He has analyzed the Spanish regional elections (2015–2016), electoral reform proposals in Valencia, and the relationship between regional and national parliaments. His publications emphasize methodological tools like the Committee Parliamentary Specialization Index.

Advisory Roles: Oñate has served as an institutional advisor and international election observer in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Myanmar, and Latin American countries. He was the academic director of the Ortega y Gasset-Marañón Foundation, focusing on political education and parliamentary studies.

Labs/Teams: He leads the OPAVAL Valencian Political Observatory, a research group analyzing political dynamics and electoral trends in Valencia.