Politics of Congressional Elections

Politics of Congressional Elections, 9th Edition, is a textbook that introduces students to congressional elections and the American electoral system. The volume provides analytical tools to evaluate representative government while helping readers assess their own place in the electoral process.

To explore legislative elections, the text connects original empirical research and historical data with foundational concepts of political representation and responsibility. It also addresses how voters, political parties, Congress, and the media have changed over time.

The textbook is widely used across colleges and universities nationwide. This edition incorporates detailed analysis and updated coverage of both the 2012 and 2014 election cycles.