Ambition, Competition, and Electoral Reform
The Politics of Congressional Elections Across Time
Jamie L Carson author Jason Matthew Roberts author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:The University of Michigan Press
Published:30th Nov '13
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In Ambition, Competition, and Electoral Reform, Jamie L. Carson and Jason M. Roberts present 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 context 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-centred campaigns; there was an incumbency advantage prior to the full development of candidate-centred campaigns; institutional reforms have had a significant effect on elections; and the degree of electoral competition frequently correlates with elected officials' responsiveness to citizens.
ISBN: 9780472035861
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 456g
192 pages