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Vincent Hutchings is a Professor of Political Science and Afroamerican and African Studies at the University of Michigan, where he holds the Diversity and Social Transformation Professor and Hanes Walton, Jr. Collegiate Professor titles. He is affiliated with the Center for Political Studies and serves as Principal Investigator for the American National Election Study (2012 cycle).
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles
- M.A. in Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles
- B.A. in Political Science, San Jose State University
His research focuses on public opinion, voting behavior, and race/ethnicity in politics. Key projects include: analyzing how citizens influence legislative accountability; studying racial constituency dynamics in congressional responsiveness; and examining racial priming in campaign messaging.
Recent publications span topics like racial identity activation, democratic accountability mechanisms, and racial representation in legislative behavior. His work frequently intersects with interdisciplinary themes in African American studies and quantitative social science methodology.
Scientific Awards & Grants
- Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Scholar (2000–2002)
- Multiple National Science Foundation grants (most recent: 2009 for research on racial group conflict in 21st-century politics)
As a QMSS Steering Committee member, he contributes to advancing quantitative methods in social sciences. Current collaborations include Ashley Jardina, Rob Mickey, and Hanes Walton on media framing effects across racial groups.
