Research Agenda

My research agenda focuses on the reactions and responses of political institutions and citizens to the actions of the United States Supreme Court. Currently, with the actions of a more polarized Court, I am most interested in the manner in which the Court acts when concerned about legitimacy. My research is inherently multi-methodological, with many of my questions being best answered through methodological practices such as text analysis, survey research, and focus group interviews. I have presented my research and multiple conferences and workshops and have recieved awards for the quality of my work.

Working Papers

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: An Analysis of the Norm of Respectful Dissent

Under review at Political Research Quarterly
Presentations: KPSA 2024, SPSA 2025
Crum Outstanding Paper Award: Spring 2025

Election Disputes and Supreme Court Legitimacy: Evidence from the 2024 Presidential Election

Working Paper
Presentations: KPSA 2025, Junior Law and Courts Workshop 2025, APSA 2025
Michael Hale Award, Best Graduate Student Paper: KPSA 2025

I Heard a Rumor: Public Response to Judicial Scandal and Conspiracy Theories

Working Paper