The Hilton New Orleans Riverside is accepting reservations in the SPSA room block! However, we only have availability in our room block the nights of Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, so please call the hotel if you wish to make a reservation that includes additional days.

We are happy to share that SPSA's 2026 conference will feature a lounge available exclusively to graduate and undergraduate students looking to network, continue a conversation from a panel, or just take a break! For more details, please check the SPSA website. spsa.net/annual-meeti...

The Southern Political Science Association's 2026 Annual Conference Preliminary Conference Program is now available! Please visit the SPSA conference website to view the program. spsa.net/annual-meeti...

Why are women generally less likely to express an interest in politics, join political organizations, and participate in political activities? This article reveals an important barrier to political engagement. #JOP #PoliticalScience #GenderPolitics #Germany #PoliticalEngagement

We are excited to announce that our Saturday night reception for SPSA 2026 in New Orleans will be at Crescent City Brewhouse, an authentic French Quarter brew hub! For more details, please check your email or go to the SPSA website (spsa.net)

If you would like to present your research at #SPSA2026 in New Orleans, today is your last opportunity to submit an abstract! Our submission deadline closes today, so turn 'em in! convention2.allacademic.com/one/spsa/sps...

The #SPSA2026 extended deadline is approaching! Less than one week to get your proposals in. convention2.allacademic.com/one/spsa/sps...

Didn't get your proposal in on time? No problem! We've extended our deadline for submissions to September 15. Submit here: convention2.allacademic.com/one/spsa/sps...

Happy Labor Day to our members and friends! While enjoying the long weekend, don't forget to submit your abstract(s) for the #SPSA2026 Conference in New Orleans. Proposals are due tomorrow! convention2.allacademic.com/one/spsa/sps...

Just one more week until the deadline for your proposals for #SPSA2026! Submit them here: convention2.allacademic.com/one/spsa/sps...

Just a few weeks until the deadline for #SPSA2026 proposals. Submit here!

Can political competition accelerate deforestation? Alice Xu finds that in Brazil, competitive elections lead to bureaucratic packing, replacing experienced officials with loyalists, undermining environmental enforcement and increasing forest loss. Author: @alicexu.bsky.social

Join us in New Orleans for the SPSA 2026 Annual Conference, January 14-17. Submit proposals by September 1, and book your stay at the Hilton Riverside. Registration for the conference is now open. spsa.net/annual-meeti... #SPSA2026 #PoliticalScience #CallForPapers #AcademicConference

Why do some political parties endure while others disappear? This study offers a new theory of party system stability and shows how a core group of parties shapes long-term competition. #JOP #PartyPolitics #Elections #ComparativePolitics #PoliticalScience #PartySystems @thejop.bsky.social

@thejop.bsky.social Blog has just launched a new forum to facilitate an open and honest discussion around AI in political science. Read more here: ubwp.buffalo.edu/jopblog/cate... And learn more about how to make your own contribution via the submission guide: ubwp.buffalo.edu/jopblog/ai-f...

Do court rulings on TASER use change police behavior? This study finds that when courts restrict ECD (electronic control devices) use, police are more likely to use deadly force. Authors: Courtenay R. Monroe, Sophia Hatz, Kristine Eck @courtenaymonroe.bsky.social @sophiahatz.bsky.social

That's a wrap for #SPSA2025. Thank you to all the participants for making this virtual conference a success. We can't wait to welcome you to our January 2026 in-person conference in New Orleans!

We're sending #SPSA2025 out in style! Our last session of panels is coming up at 4pm EDT, exploring topics like American Political Institutions, Comparative Political Behavior of Africa, and IR Theory.

Coming up in the 2pm time slot, #SPSA2025 has panels on Gender & Politics and International Organizations & Alliances!

At a great workshop on qualitative data coding through @spsanews.bsky.social today. Dr. Lea Sgier shared this blog post that is super concerning. We need to stay vigilant about research quality and ethics in the face of AI. www.qdas.co.uk/post/ai-deep...

Wondering what to do over the lunch hour? Join #SPSA2025 for panels on Political Development and Public Opinion!

The 10 o'clock hour at #SPSA2025 is loaded! The KiND Institute workshop on qualitative data coding begins, as do research panels on polarization, international conflict, and political development.

Kicking off Day 2 of the #SPSA2025 Virtual Conference, we have panels on the Policy Effects on Wellness, Foreign Policy, and Campaigns and Elections. Starting in 20 minutes!

Day 2 of the #SPSA2025 Virtual Conference is jam-packed with research panels and a KiND Institute workshop on qualitative data coding. Learn more at spsa.net/annual-meeti...

Day 1 of the #SPSA2025 Virtual Conference rounds out with panels on Public-Private Partnerships, Democratic Performance and Authoritarianism, and Identity and Political Thought. Don't miss out!

Coming up at noon at the #SPSA2025 Virtual Conference we have panels on Teaching Political Science, Representation in Latin America and Africa, and Race & Ethnicity in American Politics!

Coming up in the 10 o'clock hour we have panels on "The Intersection of Policy and Political Behavior" and "Borders and Migration." Stay up to date here: spsa.net/annual-meeti...

The SPSA 2025 Virtual Conference kicks off in just a few minutes! Our first panel is on Political Methodology, featuring research on measures of media bias and ideology. Come check it out!

The SPSA Virtual Conference begins this Monday! Register for the conference and stay up-to-date on the research that will be presented on our conference website: spsa.net/annual-meeti...

This June, the Southern Political Science Association proudly recognizes Pride Month, a time to honor the history, resilience, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. We celebrate the progress made and the ongoing efforts toward equality, inclusion, and representation.

The 2025 SPSA Virtual Conference Program is now live! Explore panel titles, paper topics, and presenter details for this summer’s event. Don’t forget, registration is officially open! Check out the program and sign up today: spsa.net/annual-meeti...

Do only poor voters respond to political freebies? This study suggests that rich voters do too, but only when it comes from their own party. @cmparreira.bsky.social @thejop.bsky.social #JOP #Clientelism #Elections #PoliticalBehavior #Lebanon #PoliticalScience

This May, we recognize Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, Older Americans Month, and Jewish American Heritage Month—each honoring the history, resilience, and contributions of communities that continue to shape our society. #HeritageMonth #SPSA #DiversityMatters

Does a litigant’s race or gender influence public support for Supreme Court decisions? Read more: www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/... #JOP #SupremeCourt #PublicOpinion #PoliticalPerceptions Authors: @jamilscott.bsky.social @elizabethlane.bsky.social @jessicaann87.bsky.social

UPDATE: We have extended the deadline for Virtual Conference submissions until next Monday (5/5). Submit soon!

Check out the April 2025 Issue of the @thejop.bsky.social! www.journals.uchicago.edu/toc/jop/2025...

Less than one week remains to submit for the SPSA Summer Virtual Meeting! Learn more about how to submit your research here: spsa.net/annual-meeti...

We are now officially accepting paper and panel proposals for SPSA's 97th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA, January 14-17, 2026! Please use the link below to submit your proposals using this year's SPSA All Academic website before September 1st! convention2.allacademic.com/one/spsa/sps...

The SPSA Virtual Meeting on June 16-17 is fast approaching! Proposals are due May 1st. If you attended the in-person conference in San Juan in January, you are already registered for the summer conference. Please check your email for more information!

Come check out our booth at the @mpsa.bsky.social conference in Chicago! We're here today through Saturday. Don't miss out! #mpsa2025

Does a candidate’s education shape how we perceive their leadership? Read more: www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1... #JOP #Elections #Leadership #PoliticalPerceptions

March is Women’s History Month! Women have played a pivotal role in shaping political institutions worldwide. From voting rights to legislative leadership, their contributions continue to impact governance. What policies do you think have had the greatest effect on women’s political participation?

A big thanks to everyone who attended and participated in our #SPSA2025 conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico! Be sure to join us in June for our 4th Annual Virtual Summer Meeting, as well as next year in New Orleans, Louisiana for our next in-person conference!

SPSA President Elizabeth Oldmixon gave an address titled “Culture, Institutional Politics, and the Challenge for Higher Education” followed by a reception where guests mingled and enjoyed some amazing sights! #SPSA2025

Congratulations to all of our Travel Grant Award Recipients, and a big thank you to retiree Bob Howard for taking the pictures at our #SPSA2025 Award Ceremony!

A big thank you to Elizabeth Oldmixon for her dedicated service to the SPSA as President from 2024-2025! #SPSA2025

A big thank you to Susan Haire, Past SPSA President and Council Member, for her dedicated service to the SPSA from 2019-2025! #SPSA2025

Congratulations to Rosalee Clawson (Purdue University), the recipient of the James C. Garand Outstanding Mentor Award for her work as an outstanding mentor in political science at #SPSA2025!

Congratulations to M. V. Hood III and Seth C. McKee, the recipients of the V. O. Key Award for their paper “Rural Republican Realignment in the Modern South: The Untold Story” at #SPSA2025!

Congratulations to Martín Gandur (Florida State University, the recipient of the Neal Tate Award for his paper “Trust in the Judiciary and Partisan Reactions to Judicial Checks: Evidence from Argentina” at #SPSA2025!