Contents
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgments
One: Introduction
Two: Contemporary and Historical Evidence for an Electoral Connection
Three: Unpacking the Electoral Connection with Jeffery A. Jenkins
Four: Candidates and Competition in US House Races, 1820–88
Five: Nomination and Turnover Patterns in the US House
Six: Ballots, Election Timing, and the Personal Vote
Seven: Electoral Accountability in US House Elections
Eight: Reevaluating Electoral Incentives in Congress
Notes
References
Index