Bethany Conrad
Expert in national and Florida politics, elections, the presidency and The Supreme Court Florida Gulf Coast University
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Biography
Dr. Bethany Conrad is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Florida Gulf Coast University. She earned her Ph.D. in Political Science from Florida International University in 2023.
Dr. Conrad studies the American presidency and its relationship with the other branches of government, with a particular focus on executive-legislative relations, executive-judicial relations, political institutions, and policymaking.
Her broader research and teaching interests include American politics, constitutional law, Congress, political communication, and pop culture in politics. She is especially interested in how presidents influence the policymaking process, how political institutions interact, and how media and public opinion shape governance in the United States.
Dr. Conrad studies the American presidency and its relationship with the other branches of government, with a particular focus on executive-legislative relations, executive-judicial relations, political institutions, and policymaking.
Her broader research and teaching interests include American politics, constitutional law, Congress, political communication, and pop culture in politics. She is especially interested in how presidents influence the policymaking process, how political institutions interact, and how media and public opinion shape governance in the United States.
Areas of Expertise
American Presidency
Presidency and Governorship
Presidency
Political Science
Elections and Campaigns
Congressional Campaigns
Florida Politics
United States Elections
United States Government
Supreme Court
Congress
Education
Florida Atlantic University
B.A.
Political Science
Florida Atlantic University
M.A.
Political Science
Florida International University
Ph.D.
Political Science
Selected Media Appearances
2 Florida governor candidates raking in millions for campaigns
Gulf Coast News tv
2026-04-07
Bethany Conrad discusses political fundraising ahead of midterm primaries.
Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war, and could Iran attacks affect Rubio's legacy?
Spectrum News 13 tv
2026-03-04
Bethany Conrad (Bowra) explores how the outcome of the Iran war could affect Secretary of State Marco Rubio's legacy.
Vice President JD Vance visits Naples for private event
WINK News tv
2026-01-28
Bethany Conrad (Bowra) analyzes Southwest Florida's role in presidential fundraising during a live broadcast.
