This authoritative overview of election redistricting at the congressional, state legislative, and local level provides offers an overview of redistricting for students and practitioners. The updated second edition pays special
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Jim Crow North and Fair Housing Enforcement
This article investigates how federal, state, and local government agencies enforce the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 (also known as Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968)
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The President’s Influence on Congressional Candidate Evaluations
Contemporary congressional elections can be fairly described as not only nationalized, but also increasingly president-centric. While the implications of nationalization for both candidates’ electoral prospects and voter decision-making have been
May 2025
Strategic Responsiveness: How Congress Confronts Presidential Power
Because the constitutional separation of powers often leads to delay or obstruction rather than coordinated policymaking, US presidents are increasingly acting unilaterally to move policy. With the issuance of executive
Feb 2025
The Trump Effect: Nationalized Narratives and Congressional Outcomes in the 2024 Elections
The 2024 elections resulted in a rightward shift, with Republicans taking back both the presidency and Senate while holding onto a very slim majority in the House of Representatives. Despite
May 2024
In the Shadow of Trump: The 2022 Midterm Elections
In the months leading up to the 2022 midterms, Republicans believed a variety of factors were working in their favor including inflation and overall state of the economy, redistricting, and
Jan 2024
Nationalized Politics: Evaluating Electoral Politics Across Time
In the United States, politics has become increasingly nationalized in recent years as voter decision-making is now driven by partisan or national political forces rather than the attributes of individual
Sep 2023
Home Field Advantage: Roots, Reelection, and Representation in the Modern Congress
Anyone closely following American politics today will recognize the nationalized tenor of political dialogue and the behavior of the electorate. Candidates running for congressional office often echo the same themes
Jun 2023
Change and Continuity in the 2020 and 2022 Elections
Is America in the midst of an electoral transformation? What were the sources of Joseph Biden’s victory in 2020, and how do they differ from Republican and Democratic coalitions of
Feb 2023
A Red Wave or a Ripple? Nationalized Politics and the 2022 Midterm Elections
Republicans were initially optimistic that the 2022 midterms would result in a sizeable red wave that would lead them to win back control of the House and Senate in light
