Department of Political Science
Dr. Amanda Kendall
Associate Professor of Political Science
Faculty profile
About Dr. Amanda Kendall
Amanda Kendall teaches Congress and the Presidency alongside sections of American National Government. Her research analyzes congressional committee power, political action committees, and campaign finance disclosure laws in state and federal elections. She is currently completing a book on independent campaign spending and primary election polarization.
Dr. Amanda Kendall is a member of the Department of Political Science in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- Legislative politics
- Campaign finance
- Electoral campaigns
- Congressional oversight
Contact
- Office
- Lovell Hall 303
- Building
- Lovell Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
Dr. Amanda Kendall isn't teaching in Fall 2026. Email to arrange a meeting.
2026–27
Teaching
In 2026–27 Dr. Amanda Kendall teaches sections of POSC 101; your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub. Other teaching rotates by year. For the department's courses, see the Department of Political Science.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.