Biography
Mason Reece is a PhD student in the Political Science department studying American Politics and Models & Methods. He is interested in better understanding how election systems impact voter participation and confidence in our democratic system so that this knowledge can inform advocacy and directly improve electoral administration. To bring a practical lens to his research, he has served as presiding judge at a Houston polling location and organized a youth voters conference. Mason graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Rice University with a BA in Political Science (Honors) and Social Policy Analysis, where he earned the Sallyport Award and the Douglas S. Harlan Award in Political Science for his civic engagement work at Rice and in greater Houston.
Biography
Mason Reece is a PhD student in the Political Science department studying American Politics and Models & Methods. He is interested in better understanding how election systems impact voter participation and confidence in our democratic system so that this knowledge can inform advocacy and directly improve electoral administration. To bring a practical lens to his research, he has served as presiding judge at a Houston polling location and organized a youth voters conference. Mason graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Rice University with a BA in Political Science (Honors) and Social Policy Analysis, where he earned the Sallyport Award and the Douglas S. Harlan Award in Political Science for his civic engagement work at Rice and in greater Houston.