Out and running : gay and lesbian candidates, elections, and policy representation /

This volume presents an analysis of the political representation of gay and lesbian elected candidates and elected officials within government institutions, especially at the state level. It presents a number of findings about the strategies of LGBT candidates for state legislative office, the condi...

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Main Author: Haider-Markel, Donald P.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington D.C. : Georgetown University Press, [2010]
Series:American governance and public policy.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This volume presents an analysis of the political representation of gay and lesbian elected candidates and elected officials within government institutions, especially at the state level. It presents a number of findings about the strategies of LGBT candidates for state legislative office, the conditions under which they run and get elected, and most importantly, how electing LGBT legislators helps efforts to shape policies favored by the LGBT rights movement.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 188 pages :) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-180) and index.
ISBN:9781589016149
1589016149