Politics of Congressional Elections

Politics of Congressional Elections, 10th Edition, is a political science textbook providing an introduction to congressional elections and the broader electoral process. The text combines original research and historical data analysis with core concepts of representation and responsibility to assist readers in evaluating representative government.

The volume explores the institutional setting of campaigns, candidate emergence, and voter behavior. It examines factors shaping electoral competition, including redistricting, campaign contributions, and the shifting dynamics between incumbents and challengers.

Intended for college students from freshmen to the graduate level, this 2020 edition incorporates coverage of the 2016 and 2018 election cycles, addressing the impact of the Trump presidency on congressional midterms.