Background and Expertise
About
Dr. Will Hicks’ primary field of study is American politics, with a specific focus on direct democracy, legislative processes, legislative behavior and representation in the American states. A scholar of Congress and the state legislatures, his research interests also include political science research methods, specifically applied quantitative methods for clustered and longitudinal data. Prior to joining Appalachian, Hicks taught at the University of Florida. He has been published in State Politics & Policy Quarterly, American Politics Research, Political Research Quarterly and other journals.
Areas of expertise
- American politics
- voter ID laws and online registration systems
- electoral systems and rules
- state legislatures and differences in how they work
- North Carolina redistricting and gerrymandering
Related documents
Education/Academic qualification
Political Science, M.A., Florida Atlantic University
Political Science, B.A., The University Of Montana
Political Science, Ph.D., University of Florida
Research Interests
- American Politics
- Voter ID laws and online registration systems
- electoral systems and rules
- State legislatures and differences in how they work
- North Carolina redistricting and gerrymandering
Disciplines
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Political Science
- American Politics
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Fear and Loathing: ChatGPT in the Political Science Classroom
Ardoin, P. J. & Hicks, W. D., Oct 1 2024, In: PS - Political Science and Politics. 57, 4, p. 583-593 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Contemporary Views of Liberal Democracy and the 2016 Presidential Election
Hicks, W. D., McKee, S. C. & Smith, D. A., Jan 2021, In: PS - Political Science and Politics. 54, 1, p. 33-40 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Pennsylvania in 2018: How Redistricting Does and Doesn’t Make a Difference
Hicks, W. D. & McKee, S. C., Jun 2021, In: State and Local Government Review. 53, 2, p. 172-180 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Politics of Wrongful Conviction Legislation
Hicks, W. D., Mullinix, K. J. & Norris, R. J., Sep 22 2021, In: State Politics and Policy Quarterly. 21, 3, p. 306-325 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Drug Testing and Community Supervision Outcomes
Hicks, W. D., Holcomb, J. E., Alexander, M. A. & Clodfelter, T. A., Apr 1 2020, In: Criminal Justice and Behavior. 47, 4, p. 419-436 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Press/Media
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Party competition is the primary driver of the recent increase in restrictive voter ID laws in the American states
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1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities