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A Dynamic Analysis of The Role of War Chests in Campaign Strategy

Year: 1996

Type: article

Abstract: Three hundred ninety-seven United States House of Representatives races in which an incumbent ran for reelection in 1990 are examined. Using repeated measures analysis of variance and duration analysis with time-varying covariates and temporally disaggregated war chest data, it is shown that war chests deter high-quality challengers from entering the race.

Source: American Journal of Political Science

DOI: 10.2307/2111628

Author: Janet M. Box-Steffensmeier

Language: English

Topic: Electoral Systems and Political Participation

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2158740280

FWCI: 22.03

Cites: 48

Cited by: 151

Related to: 10