Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10503918 | Electoral Studies | 2012 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
⺠In this study we re-evaluate realigning elections in the United States from 1860 to 2008. ⺠By using county level data we estimate vote transfers between major parties. ⺠We find that 1932 was the only election that exhibits all the characteristics of a critical election. ⺠We also find a lack of evidence for oscillations in partisan presidential vote choice. ⺠We finally find a lack of evidence for realignments in the most recent elections.
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Authors
George Hawley, Iñaki Sagarzazu,