Faculty

Richard Born

Professor of Political Science

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Richard Born’s research interests lie within the area of congressional elections. His most recent work involves analyzing the consequences of the growing partisan homogeneity of US House districts. His course offerings at Vassar include American Politics, the American Presidency, Congress, Political Parties and Public Opinion, Political Analysis, and Seminar in Congressional Politics.

BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; MA, PhD, Stanford University

At Vassar since 1976

Contact

born@vassar.edu

845-437-5568

Rockefeller Hall
Box 418

Research and Academic Interests

American Politics

Departments and Programs

Political Science

Courses

POLI 140 American Politics
POLI 341 Seminar in Congressional Politics: U.S. House and Senate Election

In the Media

Experts in Politics and Government Discuss the Country’s Post-Election Challenges

Political Science major Michelle Itkin ’26 and Associate Professor of Political Science Taneisha Means hosted a daylong conference on what happened in the 2024 elections and where we go from here.

Professor of Political Science Richard Born spoke to Spectrum News about how New York’s redistricting process could affect key congressional races.

Trump Gets Path to Revenge as New Maps Drawn for GOP House Foes

The color of Dutchess: How Republicans have held off the blue wave so far

Richard Born, Professor of Political Science, talked to the Poughkeepsie Journal about the state of politics in Dutchess County.

Professor of Political Science Richard Born talked about ensuring the best representation in the upcoming U.S. election in a WalletHub interview.

Poughkeepsie Journal taps Political Science Professor Richard Born for his thoughts on potential outcomes for local assembly races in Mid-Hudson Valley