Samantha Pettey
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, Massachusetts 01247
ph: 413.662.5551
email: [Link]@[Link]
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Professional Appointments
Assistant Professor: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (Fall 2016-present)
Education
• Ph.D., Political Science: University of North Texas (2016)
• M.A., Political Science: University of Rhode Island (2011)
• B.A., Political Science: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (2009)
Research Interests Teaching Interests
State Elections American Politics
Female Candidate Emergence Women and Politics
Legislative Institutional Design State and Local Politics
Voter Stereotypes Research Methods
Research
Peer Reviewed Articles
“Female Candidate Emergence and Term Limits: A State-Level Analysis”. Political Research Quar-
terly. 2018. 71(2): 318-29.
“To Run or Not to Run? U.S. House Campaign Advertising”. with Regina Branton and Jared
Perkins. Journal of Political Marketing (forthcoming).
Research Notes
“The Impact of Gender and Quality Opposition on the Relative Assessment of Candidate Compe-
tency”. Electoral Studies. 2018. 54: 35-43. with Regina Branton, Ashley English, and Tiffany Barnes.
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Book Chapters
Jenkins, Shannon and Samantha Pettey. 2013. “Redistricting in Massachusetts”, in The Politi-
cal Battle Over Congressional Redistricting. Eds Miller, William and Jeremy Walling. Lexington
Books.
Non Peer-Reviewed Articles
“Term Limits Encourage More Women to Run for Office in US State Legislatures. 2018. The Lon-
don School of Economics US Centre daily blog on American Politics and Policy. Access Here
“Why We Should Expect Gains for Democratic Women in the House on November 6th”. 2018. The
London School of Economics US Centre daily blog on American Politics and Policy. Access here
Conference Papers
“Institutional Factors and Women’s Descriptive Representation: A Look at the States”. Midwest
Political Science Association: Chicago, Illinois. April 4-8, 2018.
“Women-Friendly Districts in the States: A Look at the Gap Between Female Democrats and Re-
publicans”. Midwest Political Science Association: Chicago, Illinois. April 5-9, 2017.
“Women-Friendly State Legislative Districts”. Midwest Political Science Association: Chicago, Illi-
nois. April 7-10, 2016.
“To Run or Not to Run? Race and Ethnicity in U.S. House Campaign Advertising” with Regina
Branton and Jared Perkins. American Political Science Association: San Fransisco. September 2-5,
2015.
“Female Emergence and Term Limits: A State-Level Analysis”. Midwest Political Science Associa-
tion: Chicago, Illinois. April 16-19, 2015.
“Gender Differences in Campaign Advertising” with Regina Branton and Jared Perkins. Midwest
Political Science Association: Chicago, Illinois. April 2014.
“Candidate Evaluations: The Impact of Gender and Party” with Regina Branton, Tiffany Barnes
and Alisa Cameron. Southern Political Science Association: New Orleans, Louisiana, January 9-11,
2014.
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“Women’s Emergence as Governor and the Family Factor” New England Political Science Associ-
ation: Newport, Rhode Island, April 22-24, 2010.
Conference Posters
“Female Candidate Success and Term Limits”. State Politics and Policy Conference: University of
Texas at Dallas, May 19-21, 2016.
Invited Talks
“Female Emergence and Term Limits: A State-Level Analysis”. University of Texas at Dallas.
Teaching Experience
Assistant Professor
• US Government and Public Policy, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
• Political Science Research & Methods, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
• US Political Institutions, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
• Campaigns and Elections, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
• Women in US Politics, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
• Political Behavior, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
• State and Local Politics, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
• Race and Ethnic Politics, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Instructor
• Topics in American Government: Women and Politics, University of North Texas
• American and Texas Government: Laws and Institutions, University of North Texas
• American Government: Policies and Processes, University of North Texas
Training
• Graduate Student Teaching Excellence Program (GSTEP)
• Teaching Resources for Engaged Educators (TREE)
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Honors & Awards
• Sam B. McAllister Outstanding Graduate Student in Political Science. 2016, University of
North Texas.
• Raupe Travel Grant. Conference Presentation April 2015, University of North Texas.
• College of Arts and Sciences Travel Grant. Conference Presentations (April 2015 & April
2016), University of North Texas.
• Graduate Assistant Tuition Scholarship (GATS), 2014-2016, University of North Texas.
• Outstanding Teaching Fellow. 2014. Department of Political Science: Awards and Grants
Committee, University of North Texas
• Pender Award for Best Graduate Student Paper in Political Science. 2014. “Women Incum-
bent Evaluations: In-Group Favoritism, Stereotypes and Information Cues, University of
North Texas.
• Summer Research Grant. 2013, Political Science: Awards and Grants Committee, University
of North Texas.
• Academic Achievement Scholarship, 2011-2013, University of North Texas.
• Teaching Assistant Funding Package, 2009-2011, University of Rhode Island.
University Service
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
• Academic Policies Committee (2017-present)
• Advisor: Pre-Law (Fall 2016-present).
• Co-Advisor: MCLA Ski Club with David Cupery (Fall 2016-present).
• Public Policy Lecture Series Committee
• Faculty Executive Committee (2017-18)
Academic Service
• Discussant: Women’s Voices and Participation in Legislatures: MPSA 2017
• Discussant: Women in Politics Make a Difference: MPSA 2018
• Reviewer: Journal of Elections, Public Opinion & Parties; Journal of Women, Politics, & Pol-
icy; Politics & Religion
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Community Service and Outreach
• Berkshire Museum’s “Let’s Vote!”: Event informing adults and children about politics.
• Berkshire Eagle Debate Panel: Invited panelist to discuss the Presidential debate.
• Well Talk Radio’s “Post Election Show”: Invited guest to discuss the election results.
Academic Associations
American Political Science Association
Midwest Political Science Association
New England Political Science Association
Southern Political Science Association
State Politics and Policy
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References
Additional references available upon request.
Regina Branton Valerie Martinez-Ebers
Associate Professor of Political Science Professor of Political Science
University of North Texas Editor, American Political Science Review
Department of Political Science University of North Texas
1121 Union Circle, Wooten Hall 138 1121 Union Circle, Wooten Hall 125
Denton, TX 76203-5017 Box 305340
phone: 940.565.4960 Denton, TX 76203-5017
email: [Link]@[Link] phone: 940.565.5017
email: [Link]-Ebers@[Link]
Elizabeth A. Oldmixon
Associate Professor of Political Science
University of North Texas
Department of Political Science
1121 Union Circle, Wooten Hall 156
Denton, TX 76203-5017
phone: 940.565.4761
email: [Link]@[Link]