Dr. David Hughes

Auburn University at Montgomery

Dr. David Hughes is an associate professor in the Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) Department of Political Science and Public Administration. His primary areas of expertise are in American politics, the politics of the American South, judicial politics, and statistical research methods. His research appears in numerous peer-reviewed scientific outlets including Political Behavior, the Journal of Law and Courts, and Political Research Quarterly. He is also currently the director of the AUM Poll—the only public opinion poll conducted by an Alabama university currently gauging residents’ political preferences. Dr. Hughes earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Montevallo in 2011 and his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia in 2016. A native of St. Clair County, Alabama, Dr. Hughes is a longtime resident of the state.