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James D. Long is a Professor in Political Science at the University of Washington, where he also serves as the Associate Chair. He is the co-founder of the institution's various interdisciplinary programs, including the Center for Statistics in Social Sciences, the Technology and Social Change Group, and others. Long’s research focuses on elections in developing countries, particularly the determinants of voting behavior, the dynamics of electoral fraud, and the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on civil society and governance. His methodologies combine quantitative and qualitative approaches, utilizing household surveys, exit polls, and field experiments. Long has published extensively and has received funding from notable organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the Agency for International Development. He served as the Research Director for Democracy International's Election Observation mission in Afghanistan and has observed elections in several countries including South Africa and Kenya. He holds a PhD in Political Science from UC San Diego and has degrees from the School of Oriental and African Studies and the College of William & Mary.
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