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Department of Political Science
Binghamton University (SUNY)
Binghamton, NY 13902-6000, USA
Voice: (607) 777-6787
Fax: (607) 777-2675
Email: jjensen@binghamton.edu

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Professor Jennifer Jensen's research has focused on three areas in American politics: state and local politics, political careers, and organized interests. Her research has investigated states as interests before the federal government, and explored why some states establish lobbying offices in Washington, D.C. reaping significant benefits, while others do not. Much of her current research explores the career choices of elite political actors, investigating what influences career goals and decision making. In particular, she is interested in how individual and institutional characteristics influence a person’s desire to move up a career ladder or exit a government job.

Professor Jensen teaches courses on state and local government, organized interests, women and politics, and American political culture. Prior to joining the faculty at Binghamton, she served as an assistant professor at Bucknell University and the University at Albany, SUNY. She has worked in the U.S. House of Representatives and as a renewable energy lobbyist in Washington, D.C.