Spencer Lindsay

Spencer Lindsay is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the School of Government and Public Policy. His teaching research interests include racial politics, American democracy, public law and political behavior. Spencer earned his Bachelor's degree at the University of Wisconsin-- Madison. While in attendance, he worked both on political campaigns and in the Wisconsin State Legislature. Shortly after graduating, Spencer attended California State University-- Long Beach, earning a Master’s degree in Political Science. Spencer graduated from CSULB with the highest honor a graduate student can receive from the university. Shortly after finishing his Master’s he taught briefly at Golden West College. He then went on to earn a PhD at the University of Notre Dame. His current research focuses on racial attitudes and democratic values.