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Lara Wessel is an Associate Professor in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Department of Political Science and International Studies on the Armstrong campus of Georgia Southern University.
Teaching Concentrations: American Government, The Presidency, Congress, Political Behavior, Political Parties & Elections, Gender and Politics, Government and Media, Research Methods, Constitutional History, Political History and Social Movements
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Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
2007 → …
B.A. in Communication Arts, Cardinal Stritch University
2001 → …
Disciplines
- American Politics
- Political History
Research Interests
- American Government
- Presidency
- Political Behavior
- Political Parties
- Elections
- Gender and Politics
- Constitutional History
- Political History
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Electoral Benefits of Pork Barrel Politics in the US
Pedron, S. M. & Wessel, L., Mar 14 2025, In: Political Studies Review. 23, 4, p. 1094-1103 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Systematic review › peer-review
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U.S. Senate race in Georgia: Walker's fumble highlights a poor republican team
Stockley, J. P. & Wessel, L. A., Dec 30 2023, The Roads to Congress 2022: Controversies and Competing Visions for America's Future. Springer Nature, p. 303-322 20 p. (The Roads to Congress 2022: Controversies and Competing Visions for America's Future).Research output: Contribution to book or proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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The Sounds of Poverty: An Analysis of Music and Political Behavior Among the Rural Poor
Wessel, L., Jan 1 2018.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Analysis of Trump Administration
Wessel, L., Jan 1 2017.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Musical Highway: A Political History of Social Movements and the Role of Popular Music
Wessel, L., Jan 1 2017.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation