erik herron

Eberly Family Distinguished Professor of Political Science, West Virginia University

Erik Herron is the Eberly Family Distinguished Professor of Political Science at WVU. He has served as an official observer in sixteen international elections and regularly works the polls in Monongalia County, West Virginia.

Coty martin

Assistant Professor of Political Science, West Virginia Wesleyan College

Dr. Coty Martin is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at West Virginia Wesleyan College. He also serves as Coordinator of Wesleyan’s Legal Studies Program. Martin completed his PhD in Political Science at West Virginia University in 2019.

Shaniqua Williams

Assistant Professor of Political Science, West Virginia University

Dr. Shaniqua Williams is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at WVU. She has an M.P.A., certificate in election administration, and Ph.D. in Public Administration and Public Policy from Auburn University.

joshua squires

Assistant Professor of Political Science, Glenville State University

Dr. Joshua Squires is an assistant professor of political science at Glenville State University. He received a Ph.D. in political science from WVU in 2021. His dissertation centered around election administration and its influences on voting behavior.

samuel workman

Director, Institute for Policy Research and Public Affairs , West Virginia University

Dr. Samuel Workman is the Director of the Institute for Policy Research and Public Affairs at WVU. He collaborates with state and local officials to promote nonpartisan, evidence-based policymaking for the state of West Virginia.

Corinne Connor

Graduate Student Facilitator, West Virginia University

Corinne Connor received an M.A. in Political Science at West Virginia University in 2023. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Psychology from WVU in 2021 and has multiple years of experience working within West Virginia state politics. Her current research focuses on interest group mobilization and policymaking institutions across the greater Appalachian region.

travis weller

Student Facilitator, West Virginia University

Travis Weller is a senior studying Political Science with an emphasis on elections at West Virginia University. Previously, Travis has worked with campaigns and canvassing organizations in previous election cycles and plans to do more in the future. He also serves as the Elections Chair of the WVU Student Government Association.

scott soucier

Student Facilitator, West Virginia Wesleyan College

Scott Soucier is a native West Virginian and a 2022 graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College. During his time at Wesleyan, Scott pursued a dual studies major in Criminal Justice and Political Science, while also competing as a dual-sport athlete in Track and Cross Country. After graduating from WVWC, Scott is pursuing a full-time career in the military with the intent of traveling overseas in 2023.

Khrystyna PELCHAR

PhD student, West Virginia University

Khrystyna Pelchar is pursuing a PhD in Political Science at West Virginia University. Khrystyna’s research interests include comparative politics, democratic governance, security, and cooperation. She co-authored publications in the journal Problems of Post-Communism and a PONARS policy memo. 

paige wantlin

Graduate Student Facilitator, West Virginia University

Paige Wantlin received an M.P.A. in Public Administration at West Virginia University in 2023. Previously, she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Economics from WVU. She has worked in several areas of research related to state capacity analysis, electoral integrity, brownfields redevelopment, and community engagement in rural areas.