He specializes in judicial politics, public opinion, and campaigns and elections. Dr. McKenzie received his Ph.D. in government from the University of Texas at Austin in 2007 and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas School of Law in 1998. Between 1998 and 2001 he practiced general litigation in Texas at the law firm of Ross & Matthews. He has published articles in such journals as Judicature, Justice System Journal, Politics and Policy, and American Politics Research.Laura Peck