Charles R Hunt

Charles Hunt is an Associate Professor of Political Science in Boise State University’s School of Public Service. He is the author of Home Field Advantage: Roots, Reelection, and Representation in the Modern Congress, and Congress Explained: Lawmaking and Representation in the First Branch (with Casey Burgat).

He conducts research broadly on Congress, elections, representation, and political geography that has appeared in academic journals like the Journal of Politics, American Politics Research, and Electoral Studies. His research has also been featured in journalistic outlets like the Washington Post, USA Today, and US News and World Reports.

Charlie received a bachelors degree in Political Science from Brown University before serving as Director of Public Affairs for a political consulting firm in Providence, Rhode Island. He then received his doctorate in Government & Politics from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2019. He currently lives in Boise, Idaho with his wife Keara and his dogs Rhody and Pennie.