Study Uncovers ASU’s Stark Political Imbalance: More Democrat Professors Than Republicans

By Staff Reporter |

A recent review of voter registration data among professors at Arizona State University (ASU) revealed a significant partisan imbalance. The analysis, conducted by The College Fix, discovered more than 15 times the number of Democratic professors compared to their Republican counterparts.

Out of over 500 faculty members, nearly 300 were registered as Democrats, constituting about 52 percent of the total. In stark contrast, fewer than 20 professors identified as Republicans, while over 140 were unaffiliated, and nearly 100 remained unregistered or unidentified.

Notably, the field of psychology showcased the most pronounced disparity, with 48 professors registered as Democrats against only one Republican. The trend persisted in the English department, where 64 professors were Democrats compared to six Republicans. There were also a higher number of unaffiliated (around 20) and unidentified professors (over 10) in that department.

Sociology reflected a similar pattern, with 38 Democrats and just two Republicans. History professors showed less diversity in political affiliation as well, with 22 registered Democrats and only two registered Republicans. In politics and global studies, results indicated 21 Democrats, two Republicans, and a notable number of 25 unaffiliated faculty members.

A parallel study by The College Fix indicated that the University of Arizona experienced a similar trend, revealing a trend toward Democratic affiliations among its faculty. This dominance of Democratic registrations may help explain a previous controversy at ASU regarding allegations of discrimination against conservative students. The T.W. Lewis Center for Personal Development in Barrett Honors College was closed after its funder pulled financial support, citing concerns over perceived left-wing bias among faculty.

A group of 39 faculty members had previously initiated a campaign for action following an event featuring conservative speakers such as Charlie Kirk, Dennis Prager, and Robert Kiyosaki. This opposition prompted ASU to withdraw on-campus marketing for the event and led to the termination of two faculty members associated with the center and the event venue.

Despite this clear Democratic majority among professors, Republican student engagement at ASU remains robust. In the lead-up to the recent elections, thousands of students participated in “Greeks for Trump,” an event organized by Turning Point USA, demonstrating a visible enthusiasm for Republican candidates. This surge in youth support contributed to a Republican resurgence in Arizona, as evidenced by the state legislature’s expanded GOP majority.