occupation article_title name known_for
senior research associate david bositis
 david a. bositis minority politics
david bositis

david a. bositis is a senior research associate at the joint center for political and economic studies in washington , d.c. , where he is a voting rights and redistricting expert .
bositis is frequently consulted by major newspapers including the new york times and the washington post for his input on issues of race in politics .
bositis received his bachelor 's degree from northwestern university , and a master 's degree and doctorate from southern illinois university .
bositis joined the joint center in 1990 , and designs and manages national surveys , mainly geared towards minorities .
bositis is the author of at least six books and numerous articles which focus on minority politics , especially black representation and voting patterns and the effects of redistricting on minority representation .
