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Jennifer Heerwig
Assistant Professor
Sociology
College of Arts and Sciences
Biography
Heerwig's current research uses an original “big" data set called the Longitudinal Elite Contributor Dataset (LECD) to study patterns in the donation strategies of elite campaign contributors in federal elections. She has co-authored work in the areas of social demography, public opinion, and public policy including publications on the long-term effects of military service on health outcomes and attitudes toward gay marriage.
Education
- PhD and MA, New York University
- BA, Gallatin School of Individualized Study
News Highlights
October 1, 2019
Can a Donor Voucher Program Broaden Representation By Marginalized Groups in Local
Campaign Financing?
Mirage News
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September 24, 2018
Democrats focusing on small donations as campaign tactic
Newsday
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June 27, 2015
White House, buildings across the country light up in rainbow colors to celebrate
gay rights
Yahoo!
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