Ocampo, Angela X. (2018) In Congressional races, political networks play an important role in ensuring minority representation. USApp - American Politics and Policy Blog (16 Mar 2018). Website.
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A number of retirements in Congress ahead of the 2018 midterms have opened up the possibility for increased Latino representation in the US House of Representatives. But, the past has shown that Latino candidates aren't always selected for, or win elections in, majority Latino districts and that Latinos and non-Latinos who are elected don't always represent the views of their constituents. In new research, Angela X. Ocampo finds that political networks have a large influence on whether a Latino or non-Latino gets onto the ballot as a candidate. These networks are also often able to push candidates forward based on their legislative priorities, which may or may not align with the preferences of their constituents.
| Item Type: | Online resource (Website) |
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| Official URL: | http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog |
| Additional Information: | © 2018 The Author(s) |
| Divisions: | LSE |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races J Political Science > JC Political theory |
| Date Deposited: | 17 Jul 2018 13:56 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Dec 2024 06:44 |
| URI: | http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/89321 |
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