Alison Craig, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of political science at the University of Texas at Austin with publications on legislative politics and the policy process

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Research Expertise

American Politics

Political Methodology

Political Institutions

Legislative Politics

Network Analysis

U.S. Congress

Policy Process

Public Policy

Polarization

Text Analysis

State and Local Politics

Lobbying and Interest Groups

About

Dr. Alison Craig is an accomplished political scientist with a Ph.D. in political science from The Ohio State University. Dr. Craig's academic research focuses on legislative politics and the policy process, with an emphasis on how politicians' relationships, messaging, and prioritization contribute to their success. She is the author of *The Collaborative Congress: Reaching Common Ground in a Polarized House*, published with Cambridge University Press, and multiple peer-reviewed articles in top political science journals. She also has eleven years of experience working for members of the U.S. House of Representatives, where she gained firsthand experience in the political process. Dr. Craig's expertise in political science and her experience in government make her a valuable asset in analyzing and understanding the complexities of American politics. She is committed to using her knowledge and skills to contribute to the advancement of political discourse and policymaking in the United States.

Publications

Cue‐Taking in Congress: Interest Group Signals from Dear Colleague Letters

American Journal of Political Science / Oct 23, 2018

Box‐Steffensmeier, J. M., Christenson, D. P., & Craig, A. W. (2018). Cue‐Taking in Congress: Interest Group Signals from Dear Colleague Letters. American Journal of Political Science, 63(1), 163–180. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajps.12399

It Takes a Coalition: The Community Impacts of Collaboration

Legislative Studies Quarterly / Dec 15, 2020

Craig, A. W. (2020). It Takes a Coalition: The Community Impacts of Collaboration. Legislative Studies Quarterly, 46(1), 11–48. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/lsq.12324

The Collaborative Congress

Sep 30, 2023

Craig, A. W. (2023). The Collaborative Congress: Reaching Common Ground in a Polarized House. Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009338288

Governing Through Gridlock: Bill Composition under Divided Government

State Politics & Policy Quarterly / Nov 29, 2023

Craig, A. W. (2023). Governing Through Gridlock: Bill Composition under Divided Government. State Politics & Policy Quarterly, 23(4), 396–419. https://doi.org/10.1017/spq.2023.18

Education

The Ohio State University

Ph.D., Political Science / August, 2017

Columbus, Ohio, United States of America

The Ohio State University

M.A., Political Science / May, 2014

Columbus, Ohio, United States of America

Experience

University of Texas at Austin

Assistant Professor / August, 2017 — Present

Assistant Professor in the Government Department with specializations in American politics, political methodology, and public policy

U.S. House of Representatives

Field Representative / January, 2007 — July, 2012

Personal staff in the district office of a member of Congress

Legislative Assistant / May, 2002 — 2006

Personal staff in the Washington, DC office of a member of Congress

Staff Assistant / August, 2001 — April, 2002

Personal staff in the Washington, DC office of a member of Congress

Links & Social Media

Research Web Site

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