Betsy Sinclair

Betsy Sinclair

Chair of Political Science
Professor of Political Science

contact info:

mailing address:

  • Washington University
    MSC 1063-228-207
    One Brookings Drive
    St. Louis, MO 63130-4899

​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.

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