The mission of the Center for Politics at UVA is to educate and inspire our citizenry about practical politics and civic engagement through programs that are unique, compelling, and open-minded. Everything we do must fulfill our goal of instilling citizens with an appreciation for the core values of American freedom, justice, equality, civility, and service.

The Center for Politics was founded in 1998 by Larry J. Sabato at the University of Virginia to overcome the notion that politics thwarts the proper function of government. We think politics makes public policy more vibrant and makes bureaucracies more responsive. Since our inception we have established annual conferences, publications, programs, and curricula to advance democracy around the world and to equip people to better understand politics and government.

Politics

Center for Politics at UVA

Kyle Kondik

Mary Daniel Brown

Ken Stroupe

Larry J. Sabato

David Earl

Tyler Jones

Rhodes Cook

Alan Abramowitz

Meg Heubeck

Glenn Crossman

Daman Irby

The Research and Academics team at the Center for Politics at UVA conducts in-depth analysis and produces scholarly content to enhance public understanding of political systems and civic engagement. Comprising resident scholars and research assistants, the team collaborates on research projects, academic publications, and educational programs that align with the center's mission of promoting the core values of American democracy. Their work supports the center's initiatives by providing data-driven insights and thought leadership on contemporary political issues.

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