Research
Dr. Rouse is driven by research that examines how varying identities inform the behavior of those within political institutions and among the mass public.
Her work is situated within the field of American politics, with a concentration on minority/identity politics, and a specialization on Latino politics, the politics of young generations, and state politics.
Featured Working Projects
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with Ashely Ross, Isabella Alcaniz, and Alejandra Marchevsky
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with Ashley Ross and Rhonda Struminger
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Selected Publications
"Polarization and Place-Based Representation in US State Legislatures." (with Charles Hunt)
"Opportunities for Legislative Influence? Latinos and Committee Participation in the U.S. Congress."
"Local Candidate Roots and Electoral Advantages in U.S. State Legislatures." with Charles Hunt
"Intersectionality within the Racial Justice Movement in the Summer of 2020." with Dana Fisher
"When Women Run, Voters Will Follow (Sometimes): Examining the Mobilizing Effect of Female Candidates in the 2014 and 2018 Midterm Elections." with Alauna Safarpour, SoRelle Wyckoff Gaynor, and Michele Swers