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The CQ Press Guide to U.S. Elections, Seventh Edition is a comprehensive, two-volume reference providing information on the U.S. electoral process, in-depth analysis on specific political eras and issues, and everything in between. Thoroughly revised and infused with new data, analysis, and discussion of issues relating to elections through 2015, the Guide will include chapters on: Analysis of the campaigns for presidency, from the primaries through the general election Data on the candidates, winners/losers, and election returns Details on congressional and gubernatorial contests from the primaries through the general elections supplemented with vast historical data Coverage of campaign finance, as well as reapportionment and redistricting Key Features include: Tables, boxes and figures interspersed throughout each chapter Data on campaigns, election methods, and results Complete lists of House and Senate leaders Links to election-related websites A guide to party abbreviations This reference will be available in time for readers to gain an understanding of various aspects of elections as we enter the 2016 presidential campaign season.

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Author:   Deborah Kalb
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   SAGE Publications Inc
Edition:   7th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.50cm , Height: 11.70cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   5.340kg
ISBN:  

9781483380360

ISBN 10:   148338036
Pages:   2192
Publication Date:   15 March 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction Elections in America Chapter 1: The Evolution of American Elections - Julia Azari Chapter 2: Elections: An Expanding Francise - Richard J. Hardy Political Parties Chapter 3: Campaign Finance - Marian Currinder Chapter 4: Politics and Issues, 1945-2014 - Julia Azari Chapter 5: Political Party Development - Chapman Rackaway Chapter 6: Historical Profiles of American Political Parties - Chapman Rackaway Chapter 7: The Southern Electoral Experience - Seth C. McKee Presidential Elections Chapter 8: Introduction to Presidential Elections - Gerhard Peters Chapter 9: Chronology of Presidential Elections - William J. Miller Chapter 10: Presidential Primaries - William J. Miller Chapter 11: Presidential Primary Returns, 1912-2012 Chapter 12: Nominating Conventions - Chapman Rackaway Chapter 13: Political Party Nominees, 1831-2012 Chapter 14: Convention Chronology, 1831-2012 - Tom Miles Chapter 15: Key Convention Ballots - Tom Miles Chapter 16: Popular Vote Returns for President Chapter 17: The Electoral College - Robert L. Dudley Chapter 18: Electoral Votes for President 1789-2012 Chapter 19: Biographical Directory of Presidential and Vice-Presidential Candidates Presidential Candidates Index Congressional Elections Chapter 20: Introduction to Congressional Elections - Jamie L. Carson and Ryan D. Williamson Chapter 21: House Elections - Tom Miles Chapter 22: Reapportionment and Redistricting - William J. Miller Chapter 23: House General Election Returns, 1824-2015 Chapter 24: Senate Elections - Tom Miles Chapter 25: U.S. Senators, 1789-2015 Chapter 26: Senate General Election Returns, 1913-2014 Chapter 27: Senate Primary Election Returns, 1920-2014 Gubernatorial Elections Chapter 28: Introduction to Gubernatorial Elections - Molly Jackman Chapter 29: Governors of the States, 1776-2015 Chapter 30: Gubernatorial General Election Returns, 1776-2014 CHapter 31: Gubernatorial Primary Election Returns, 1919-2014 Reference Materials House Candidates Index Senate Candidates Indexes Gubernatorial Candidates Indexes General Index

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