Book chapter
The Erosion of Competitive Gubernatorial Elections in Russia
The Regional Roots of Russia's Political Regime, p.82
University of Michigan Press
01/09/2017
DOI: 10.3998/mpub.9281269.7
Abstract
During the Yeltsin era, gubernatorial elections varied appreciably in terms of their levels of competitiveness. While governors in some regions appeared impervious to removal, other regions were characterized by relatively fierce electoral contests. In this chapter, we examine the correlates of competition in the gubernatorial elections held during President Putin’s first two terms in office. These occurred from March 2000 through February 2005, when Russia held its last gubernatorial election before moving to a system of presidential appointments. Putin’s September 2004 decision to halt gubernatorial elections was a decisive step in the country’s democratic regression. It is worth understanding, then,
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- The Erosion of Competitive Gubernatorial Elections in Russia
- Creators
- William M. ReisingerBryon J. Moraski
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Publication Details
- The Regional Roots of Russia's Political Regime, p.82
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- DOI
- 10.3998/mpub.9281269.7
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/09/2017
- Academic Unit
- International Programs; Political Science
- Record Identifier
- 9983989290402771
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