Matthew Wilson

Associate Professor of Political Science
Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences

Can Discuss:

• Religion and Politics
• Political Psychology
• Voting behavior of Religious Voters
• Public Opinion and Politics

J. Matthew Wilson, Ph.D., specializes in the politics and voting behavior of religious voters, as well as public opinion, elections, religion and politics, and political psychology. He is currently at work on two book projects, one on the political behavior of American Catholics and another dealing with how citizens decide whom to hold accountable for social and political outcomes. Wilson’s comments have appeared in The New York Times, Newsweek and Reuters, among others.

Matthew Wilson in the News

• Dallas News: Democrats Valdez and White to clash in runoff to run for governor
• Fox 4: The race to be the next Texas senator
• CBS 11: Pres. Trump’s Pluses and Minuses
• WFAA: Political fallout from Las Vegas shootings
• Fox 4: Trump’s “On Many Sides” remark draws criticism
• CBS11: Gov. Abbott begins re-election bid as Democratic candidate emerges
• Reaction to Trump's flag-burning comments
• CCTV: Attracting the youth vote
• Fox 4: Surprises in the Iowa Caucuses

Related Links:

• About Matthew Wilson
• SMU Department of Political Science