Reforming state legislative elections
Subtitle: creating a new dynamic
By: William M. Salka.
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Boulder, CO
Language: eng
Number of pages: 205
ISBN-13: 9781588266910
Subjects: Elections -- United States -- States; Legislative bodies -- United States -- States; U.S. states -- Politics and government
Description: "When it comes to legislative elections, entrenched incumbents typically face little competition, and excessive campaign spending often corrupts the democratic process. At the state level, a wide range of fixes have been introduced to remedy these problems - but do they actually make a difference? William Salka's comprehensive analysis of election dynamics in 49 states provides a thoughtful look at what legislatures should, and should not, do in pursuit of effective electoral reform."--Page 205.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction : legislative elections in the states; title: The dynamics of campaign funding and competition; title: Curbing spending; title: Enhancing competition; title: Reassessing the options for reform.