He is the author of several books and articles in American politics, including Web of Politics, Electing Justice, Supreme Democracy, and Campaigning Online.

in Political Science and then completed a Master's in Mass Communication from BYU as well.

He went on to Syracuse University where he earned another Master's and his Ph.D., both in political science.

He was the founding director of the Office of Civic Engagement Leadership at Brigham Young University.

[1] He co-founded the Civic Engagement Section of the American Political Science Association.