Sanford Gordon

Sanford Gordon is a Professor in the Wilf Family Department of Politics at New York University, with an associated courtesy appointment in the NYU School of Law. His research focuses on political economy, US political institutions, and the interplay between private interests and government decision-making. He holds a B.A. from Cornell (1994), M.A. (1996), and Ph.D. (1999) from Princeton University. His work examines electoral accountability, bureaucratic politics, regulatory policy, and the legitimacy of political authority. Notable research includes studies on partisan gerrymandering, media coverage of political elites, and the impact of recall elections on judicial behavior. Gordon has held grants and fellowships exploring topics like procedural justice and legitimacy through experimental methods. His interdisciplinary approach bridges law, political theory, and empirical policy analysis.