Betsy Sinclair

Betsy Sinclair

Chair of Political Science
Professor of Political Science
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    • Washington University
      MSC 1063-228-207
      One Brookings Drive
      St. Louis, MO 63130-4899
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    ​Professor Sinclair’s research interests include American politics and political methodology with an emphasis on individual political behavior.

    Professor Sinclair focuses on the social foundations of participatory democracy — the ways in which social media influences voting, donating, choosing a candidate or identifying with a particular party.

    Professor Sinclair has been Chair of Political Science since July 2023.