THE IMPORTANCE OF CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS AND LOCAL POLITICAL CONDITIONS IN THE 1994 U.S. MIDTERM ELECTIONS

IN THE 1994 MIDTERM ELECTIONS, THE REPUBLICANS WON CONTROL OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 40 YEARS. MANY ANALYSTS HAVE FOCUSED ON NATIONAL POLITICAL TRENDS IN EXPLAINING THE GOP'S SUCCESS. IN THIS ARTICLE, THE AUTHOR USES A DISTRICT-LEVEL ANALYSIS TO DEMONST...

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Published in:Political studies 1998-09, Vol.46 (4), p.766-776
Main Author: Owens, J E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ELECTION
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (ALL NATIONS)
REPUBLICAN PARTY (ALL NATIONS)
UNITED STATES, 1945 TO PRESENT
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Summary:IN THE 1994 MIDTERM ELECTIONS, THE REPUBLICANS WON CONTROL OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 40 YEARS. MANY ANALYSTS HAVE FOCUSED ON NATIONAL POLITICAL TRENDS IN EXPLAINING THE GOP'S SUCCESS. IN THIS ARTICLE, THE AUTHOR USES A DISTRICT-LEVEL ANALYSIS TO DEMONSTRATE THAT LOCAL FACTORS ALSO PLAYED A PROMINENT ROLE IN THE REPUBLICANS' VICTORY IN THE HOUSE.
ISSN:0032-3217