THE EFFECT OF CONTEXTUAL FORCES ON TURNOUT IN CONGRESSIONAL PRIMARIES

Patrick J. KENNEY; Tom W. RICE

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THE EFFECT OF CONTEXTUAL FORCES ON TURNOUT IN CONGRESSIONAL PRIMARIES

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THE EFFECT OF CONTEXTUAL FORCES ON TURNOUT IN CONGRESSIONAL PRIMARIES

Patrick J. KENNEY and Tom W. RICE

Social science quarterly, Vol.67(2), pp.329-336

06/01/1986

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Abstract

Voter turnout in congressional primaries varies greatly across districts, and in the same district over time. This study of the 1978 and 1980 congressional primaries demonstrates that a substantial portion of the variation in turnout can be accounted for by such factors as the two-party balance of the district, whether the parties endorse primary candidates, and the closeness of the contest.

Voter turnout

Congressional elections

Presidential elections

Voting

Political candidates

Jewelry

Primary elections

American Politics: Past and Present

Congressional districts

Political parties

Incumbents

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Title: Subtitle: THE EFFECT OF CONTEXTUAL FORCES ON TURNOUT IN CONGRESSIONAL PRIMARIES
Creators: Patrick J. KENNEY
Tom W. RICE
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Social science quarterly, Vol.67(2), pp.329-336
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISSN: 0038-4941
eISSN: 1540-6237
Language: English
Date published: 06/01/1986
Academic Unit: Political Science
Record Identifier: 9983989292702771

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