Professor Travis Ridout

Travis is the Thomas S. Foley Distinguished Professor of Government and Public Policy, and Director of the School of Politics, Philosophy and Public Affairs at Washington State University. He also serves as Co-Director of the Wesleyan Media Project, which tracks political advertising. His research on political campaigns, political advertising and campaign finance has appeared in dozens of journal articles, books and book chapters.

Travis’ Fulbright project examines the rise of digital political advertising in Australia, using that lens to understand its consequences for citizens and democratic politics.