About Author

Jamie Pamelia Pimlott is an assistant professor at Niagara University in Niagara Falls, New York. Prior to her position at Niagara University, Dr. Pimlott was a research analyst at the Campaign Finance Institute in Washington, D.C. She holds a PhD from the University of Florida, where she also obtained an MA and BA in history. She teaches courses on women and politics, Congress, and campaigns and elections. Her passion for politics comes through in her writing and in the classroom; in 2009 she received the College of Arts & Sciences’ award for Excellence in Teaching.