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Electoral incentives in Congress /

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Main Authors: Carson, Jamie L. (Author), Sievert, Joel (Author)
Corporate Author: ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, [2018]
Series:Legislative politics & policy making.
Subjects:
United States. > Congress > History > 19th century.
United States. > Congress > Elections.
Legislators > United States > History > 19th century.
1800-1899
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Contemporary and historical evidence for an electoral connection
  • Unpacking the electoral connection
  • Candidates and competition in US House races, 1820-88
  • Nomination and turnover patterns in the US House
  • Ballots, election timing, and the personal vote
  • Electoral accountability in US House elections
  • Reevaluating electoral incentives in Congress.