David A Bositis

Who is David A Bositis?

David A. Bositis is a senior research associate at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies in Washington, D.C., where he is a voting rights and redistricting expert. Bositis is frequently consulted by major newspapers including the New York Times and the Washington Post for his input on issues of race in politics.

Bositis received his Bachelor's degree from Northwestern University, and a Master's degree and Doctorate from Southern Illinois University. Bositis joined the Joint Center in 1990, and designs and manages national surveys, mainly geared towards minorities.

Bositis is the author of at least six books and numerous articles which focus on minority politics, especially black representation and voting patterns and the effects of redistricting on minority representation.