A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff
Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jared McDonald
“Young people need something else. They need to feel like they’re expressing their opinion about something that matters,” shared Jared McDonald, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science and international affairs at the University of Mary Washington. “Specifically, you know, ‘If you want my vote, you have to show me that you can kind of identify with me.’ That’s a huge driver.’” Read more.
Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jared McDonald
Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jared McDonald was quoted in a Newsweek article titled “Will Donald Trump’s Swing State Spending Gamble Pay Off?” In the article, McDonald is quoted as saying, “First, there’s a lot of uncertainty about which state will be the tipping point. Polling errors can be off in some states more than others, leading political professionals to invest in the wrong states. So, underinvesting in these swing states could be an error, especially if that lack of spending hinders get-out-the-vote efforts.” Read more.
Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jared McDonald
Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jared McDonald contributed to an article titled Gen Z app creator hopes to empower a young generation of voters, which appeared on Bridge Detroit. As people age, they become more integrated into the political process, said McDonald, who teaches courses related to American government, political behavior and public policy. Read more.
Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jared McDonald
Assistant Professor of Political Science Jared McDonald shared his expertise with media, earning recent mentions, including:
Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jared McDonald new book, Feeling Their Pain: Why Voters Want Leaders Who Care, was recently published by Oxford University Press. Learn more.
Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jared McDonald
Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jared McDonald was quoted in an article titled “Abortion, parents’ rights and Youngkin’s tactics take center stage as purple Virginia votes for legislature” on Courthouse News. “After Roe v. Wade was overturned, you saw Republicans trying to deemphasize this issue,” McDonald said. “In Virginia, Republicans realized they can’t avoid this issue.” Read more.