Zachary McGee joined Kenyon College in the fall of 2023. He teaches courses on American politics, particularly on the topics of Congress, political parties and public policy. His research centers on questions of power among elites and utilizes a variety of methodological approaches including quantitative statistical modeling, archival work and interviews with elites.

McGee’s classes are informed by interdisciplinary research and experiential learning opportunities, like visits to local government meetings and simulations of election betting markets. His courses insist that students take more than one explanation for our present political ills seriously. Originally from the Appalachian region of Maryland, he enjoys the contrast between his home in bustling Columbus and Kenyon’s serene campus in Gambier, which reminds him of his childhood hometown’s close-knit community.

Areas of Expertise

Congress, political parties, public policy

Education

2021 — Doctor of Philosophy from University of Texas at Austin

2017 — Master of Arts from University of Texas at Austin

2015 — Bachelor of Science from Towson University

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