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April 1-4, 2026

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Important Updates on WPSA 2026 Conference

Planning for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Western Political Science Association in San Diego, California, is continuing to move forward. Acceptance letters have been sent to participants. If you have not heard from us or have questions about your participation, contact Julio Castilleja at [email protected].

Register now. If you have not registered yet, please do so soon. Knowing exactly who will be in attendance makes it easier for us to plan and to ensure all the panels are full. As we get closer to the conference, the registration rate goes up, so register soon and save. You can register here. When you register, consider donating to one of the association's endowed funds, including the Elsa Favila Travel Award, which provides much-needed support for conference travel for those who need it.

Read Important Updates on WPSA 2026 Conference
Explore the full event program for our annual conference and start planning your experience. From cutting‑edge research panels and hands‑on workshops to theme sessions and mini‑conferences, the program brings together timely ideas, diverse perspectives, and conversations shaping the field today. Browse sessions by day, discover featured events, and build a schedule that fits your interests—you won’t want to miss what’s ahead.
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New Editors of PRQ Announced
A Message from WPSA President Carrie Currier

The Western Political Science Association would like to announce the selection of a new team of editors for Political Research Quarterly. The new nine-member team will be led by Neil Chaturvedi, Cal Poly Pomona, as editor-in-chief. The eight associate editors bring in expertise from a broad cross-section of the political science discipline. The team of editors was recommended by a selection committee chaired by Christopher Stout, University of California, San Diego, and approved by the WPSA Executive Council at its April meeting in San Diego. The Chaturvedi team was one of three applications that the committee reviewed before making its recommendation

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New Executive Council Elected

A new slate of candidates was elected at the WPSA Business Meeting in April to serve on the Executive Council. Celeste Montoya, University of Colorado Boulder, was elected to serve as the Program Chair for the 2028 conference in San Diego. At the end of the conference, she will become the WPSA through the 2029 conference in Austin. Natalie Masuoka, University of California Los Angeles, was reelected to serve as Treasurer for another three-year terms. Four association members were elected as regional councilors, serving from March 2027 to February 2030:  Anna Sampaio, Santa Clara University; Zahra Ahmed, Saint Mary’s College of California; Christina Bejarano, Texas Woman’s University; and Anita Chari, University of Oregon. Paru Shah, Rutgers University, was elected to serve the remainder of the term for Christopher Stout, who was elected Program Chair last year. Shah will serve through February 2028.

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