Ambition, competition, and electoral reform
the politics of congressional elections across time
by Jamie L. Carson
"In Ambition, Competition, and Electoral Reform, Jamie L. Carson and Jason M. Roberts presents an original study of U.S. congressional elections and electoral institutions for 1872-1944 from a contemporary political science perspective. Using data on late nineteenth and early twentieth century congressional elections, the authors test the applicability in a historical contexts of modern political science theories, assess the effects of institutional reforms, and identify the factors that shape the competitiveness of elections. They present several key findings: the strategic politicians theory is applicable in an era without candidate-centered campaigns; there was an incumbency advantage prior to the full development of candidate-centered campaigns; institutional reforms have had a significant effects on elections; and the degree of electoral competition frequently correlates with elected officials' responsiveness to citizens"--Dust cover.
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Ambition, competition, and electoral reform: the politics of congressional elections across time
2013, The University of Michigan Press
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Ambition, Competition, and Electoral Reform: The Politics of Congressional Elections Across Time
2013, University of Michigan Press
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-166) and index.
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