Lukas Alexander studies the American presidency and rural politics.
American Presidency:
Lukas Alexander's research primarily explores the expansion of presidential power and the institutional mechanisms that serve to constrain executive authority. His published work examines the influence of the presidency on legislative voting behavior, shedding light on the dynamic relationship between the executive and legislative branches. His ongoing research projects investigate presidential control over the federal bureaucracy, with a particular emphasis on the structural and procedural limitations that shape executive authority. Additionally, Lukas is focused on a project analyzing the role of federalism and state-level actors in serving as institutional checks on presidential power.
Rural Politics:
Place plays a crucial role in shaping how Americans perceive and engage with the political world. Recognizing place as a fundamental aspect of identity, Lukas conducts extensive research on the political implications of place-based identity. His recent work examines how exposure to urban (out-group) information influences and reinforces place-based identification among rural Americans. Additionally, he is investigating the impact of descriptive representation on rural Americans' policy attitudes, exploring how political representation shapes their perspectives on governance and policy decisions.