Richard N. Engstrom

Richard N. Engstrom is an Associate Research Professor at the University of Maryland, College Park, specializing in American Government and Politics with a focus on public opinion-policy dynamics at state and local levels.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Political Science from Rice University
• MA in Political Science from Louisiana State University

Engstrom's research spans State and Local Government, Elections, Public Opinion, and Public Policy, with publications examining electoral redistricting, primary elections, ballot initiatives, and administrative data applications in policy analysis.

He actively collaborates with state and local agencies across Texas, Wyoming, Georgia, Hawaii, Arkansas, Arizona, and Maryland on applied projects addressing gun crime reduction, auto insurance noncompliance, sexual violence, and citizen awareness of government services. Current research investigates motivations behind public service career choices.