Congressional Primary Elections
Title | Congressional Primary Elections PDF eBook |
Author | Robert G. Boatright |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 307 |
Release | 2014-08-21 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1317806018 |
Congressional primaries are increasingly being blamed for polarization and gridlock in Congress. Most American states adopted congressional primaries during the first decades of the 20th century as a means of breaking the hold of political "bosses" on the nomination of candidates. Yet now, many contend that primaries have become a means by which the most dedicated party activists choose candidates unrepresentative of the electorate, and so general election voters are forced to choose between two ideologically extreme candidates. Consequently, there have been recent instances in both parties where nominees were chosen who were clearly not preferred by party leaders, and who arguably lost elections that their parties should have won. This book is the first to focus solely upon congressional primary elections, and to do so for a student readership. Boatright organizes his text around the contention that there are important differences between types of primaries, and these differences prevent us from making blanket statements about primary competition. He focuses on explanations of two sources of difference: differences in electoral structure and differences brought about by the presence or absence of an incumbent seeking reelection. The first three chapters introduce these differences, explore how they came to exist, and outline some of the strategic considerations for candidates, parties, interest groups, and voters in primary elections. The subsequent four chapters explore different types of primary elections, and the final chapter evaluates actual and proposed primary reforms. Congressional Primary Elections is the first book to provide a history and analysis of congressional primary elections and will serve as a crucial part of courses on political parties and campaigns and elections. The book gives students the tools for understanding arguments for and against the reform of primary elections and for understanding the differences between types of primaries.
Congressional Primaries and the Politics of Representation
Title | Congressional Primaries and the Politics of Representation PDF eBook |
Author | Peter F. Galderisi |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 204 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 9780742507678 |
Congressional Primaries and the Politics of Representation explores the ways in which congressional primary elections appear to be changing in the face of electoral and congressional politics. The prominent contributors examine how primary elections influence the types of candidates who run, the support they receive, the positions they take, the resources they spend, the media coverage they receive, and the type of party nominees that prevail. All of these factors have significant implications for congressional general elections, the political parties, interest groups, and the day-to-day representation of constituents by congressional incumbents.
Getting Primaried
Title | Getting Primaried PDF eBook |
Author | Robert G Boatright |
Publisher | University of Michigan Press |
Pages | 273 |
Release | 2013-03-19 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 0472118706 |
The recent rise of “primarying” corresponds to the rise of national fundraising bases and new types of partisan organizations supporting candidates around the country
From Obscurity to Oblivion
Title | From Obscurity to Oblivion PDF eBook |
Author | Louis Sandy Maisel |
Publisher | Univ. of Tennessee Press |
Pages | 212 |
Release | 1986 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 9780870493485 |
Primary Elections in the United States
Title | Primary Elections in the United States PDF eBook |
Author | Shigeo Hirano |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 363 |
Release | 2019-09-12 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1108666248 |
The direct primary stands as one of the most significant and distinctive political reforms of the Progressive era in American history. In this book, the authors provide the most comprehensive treatment available on the topic and utilize new data on election outcomes, candidate backgrounds, incumbent performance and behavior, newspaper endorsements, and voters' preferences. They begin by studying whether primary elections have achieved the goals set by progressive reformers when they were first introduced over a century ago. They then evaluate the key roles these elections have played in the US electoral systems, such as injecting electoral competition into the regions that are dominated by one of the two major parties, helping select relatively qualified candidates for office, and, in some cases, holding incumbents accountable for their performance. They conclude with studying the degree to which primaries are responsible for the current, highly polarized environment. Anyone interested in US primary elections, US political history, or electoral institutions more generally should read this book.
The Party's Primary
Title | The Party's Primary PDF eBook |
Author | Hans J. G. Hassell |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 233 |
Release | 2018 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1108420990 |
Demonstrates how party elites influence candidate decisions and shape the outcomes of primary elections for House and Senate.
Guide to U.S. Elections
Title | Guide to U.S. Elections PDF eBook |
Author | Deborah Kalb |
Publisher | CQ Press |
Pages | 2189 |
Release | 2015-12-24 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1483380351 |
The CQ Press Guide to U.S. Elections is a comprehensive, two-volume reference providing information on the U.S. electoral process, in-depth analysis on specific political eras and issues, and everything in between. Thoroughly revised and infused with new data, analysis, and discussion of issues relating to elections through 2014, the Guide will include chapters on: Analysis of the campaigns for presidency, from the primaries through the general election Data on the candidates, winners/losers, and election returns Details on congressional and gubernatorial contests supplemented with vast historical data. Key Features include: Tables, boxes and figures interspersed throughout each chapter Data on campaigns, election methods, and results Complete lists of House and Senate leaders Links to election-related websites A guide to party abbreviations