Liberal Arts and Sciences
Andrew Janusz Research Group
Led by Andrew Janusz · Political Science
What we study
The Janusz Lab studies racial politics and elections in Latin America, focusing on Afro-Brazilian politicians and unequal representation. Their work examines institutional and social barriers to political success.
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Current projects
Afro-Brazilian politicians and unequal representation
The project examines institutional and social factors hindering Afro-Brazilian politicians from winning public office.
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Recent papers, explained
- The Race After the Race: How Candidates of Color Respond to Electoral Defeat
2026 · Political Research Quarterly
Tests whether Afro-Brazilian candidates are as likely as white candidates to run again after losing elections.
- Race, Elections, and Power in Modern Brazil
2026 · University of Michigan Press eBooks
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- Party elites and beauty biases: Candidate attractiveness and list placement
2025 · Party Politics
Shows party elites place attractive candidates higher on lists in proportional representation systems.
- Who Donates? Gender and Campaign Contributions in Brazil
2025 · Political Research Quarterly
Finds women candidates raise less money than men, but incumbents narrow the gap.
- Electoral Role Models: Political Empowerment and Candidate Emergence
2024 · Political Behavior
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