John Kessel
Office: 2040 Derby Hall
154 N. Oval Mall
Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-3807
email: kessel.1@osu.edu
John Kessel
Emeritus Professor of Political Science
Professor Kessel is a generalist in American politics. In recent years,
his research has focused on the presidency and political parties. His books include The Goldwater Coalition,
The Domestic Presidency, Presidential Campaign Politics, and Presidential Parties. His articles have appeared
in the American Political Science Review, American Journal of Political Science, Social Science Quarterly,
Public Opinion Quarterly, and other journals. He has been editor of the American Journal of Political Science,
and president of the Midwest Political Science Association.
