Ted Brader

Ted Brader is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Michigan, with affiliations at the Center for Political Studies (CPS) within the Institute for Social Research (ISR). He holds degrees from Harvard University (Ph.D.) and Dartmouth College (A.B. summa cum laude). His research focuses on political psychology, communication, public opinion, and electoral behavior, with a primary emphasis on American politics while also engaging comparative studies.

Brader explores how emotions shape political engagement, partisan cue-taking, and media effects on voter behavior. His work spans experimental methodologies, survey design, and cross-national analyses. Affiliated with the Weiser Center for Emerging Democracies and the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies, his research bridges theoretical and applied questions in democratic governance.

Recent articles highlight themes like emotional appeals in campaigns, partisan cueing in multiparty systems, and methodological innovations in survey research. His studies often address contemporary issues such as immigration discourse, electoral crises, and the psychological foundations of political identities.

Brader’s research has been published in leading political science journals, reflecting a rigorous empirical approach to understanding voter behavior and institutional dynamics. He actively contributes to academic discourse through collaborative projects and methodological advancements.