Editor's note

With the rise of identity politics and the election of populist political leaders in the United States and Europe, scholars of leadership, public affairs, and behavioral science have become increasingly interested in learning why voters elect leaders who may not be well suited for political office and how to address the problem. The articles in this issue of Behavioral Science & Policy focus on political leadership and contend with these timely and important questions. The authors are a diverse of group scholars trained in leadership, political science, public administration, and social psychology.