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The effect of contextual forces on turnout in US congressional primaries
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The effect of contextual forces on turnout in US 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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