Kevin E Henrickson
Biographic Data
| ID | 5986797 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kevin E Henrickson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kevin E |
| FAMILY NAME | Henrickson |
| SIGNATURE | HENRICKSON K E |
| AFFILIATIONS | Gonzaga University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Does the top two primary system moderate the voting behavior of elected officials
Objective Top two primary systems have been touted to increase moderation in politics. In a top two primary, the two candidates with the most votes continue on to the general election even if they are from the same political party. Candidates no longer have to cater to the extremes of their party in order to make it through the primary, so the thought is that candidates would be encouraged to be moderate throughout the election cycle to attract t…
Increasing Voter Participation by Altering the Costs and Stakes of Voting
Objectives While many states are increasing the costs of voting through voter identification laws, Washington State has enacted two policies that may increase voter participation. Specifically, as of 2012, the entire state uses a vote‐by‐mail system, reducing the cost of voting. In addition, Washington adopted a top‐two primary format in 2008, increasing the importance of primaries. Methods Using turnout data between 2000 and 2014, we examine the…
The Effect of the Top Two Primary on the Number of Primary Candidates
Objectives W ashington S tate held its first “top two primary” in 2008. Under this system, the two candidates receiving the most votes move on to the general election, regardless of party affiliation. This study empirically examines the potential incentive under this top two primary system for each political party to discourage “excess” party candidates from entering primary contests. Methods We examine this possibility by looking at the W ashing…
Increasing Voter Participation by Altering the Costs and Stakes of Voting
Objectives While many states are increasing the costs of voting through voter identification laws, Washington State has enacted two policies that may increase voter participation. Specifically, as of 2012, the entire state uses a vote‐by‐mail system, reducing the cost of voting. In addition, Washington adopted a top‐two primary format in 2008, increasing the importance of primaries. Methods Using turnout data between 2000 and 2014, we examine the…
The Effect of the Top Two Primary on the Number of Primary Candidates
Objectives W ashington S tate held its first “top two primary” in 2008. Under this system, the two candidates receiving the most votes move on to the general election, regardless of party affiliation. This study empirically examines the potential incentive under this top two primary system for each political party to discourage “excess” party candidates from entering primary contests. Methods We examine this possibility by looking at the W ashing…
The Effect of the Top Two Primary on the Number of Primary Candidates
Objectives W ashington S tate held its first “top two primary” in 2008. Under this system, the two candidates receiving the most votes move on to the general election, regardless of party affiliation. This study empirically examines the potential incentive under this top two primary system for each political party to discourage “excess” party candidates from entering primary contests. Methods We examine this possibility by looking at the W ashing…
Increasing Voter Participation by Altering the Costs and Stakes of Voting
Objectives While many states are increasing the costs of voting through voter identification laws, Washington State has enacted two policies that may increase voter participation. Specifically, as of 2012, the entire state uses a vote‐by‐mail system, reducing the cost of voting. In addition, Washington adopted a top‐two primary format in 2008, increasing the importance of primaries. Methods Using turnout data between 2000 and 2014, we examine the…
Does the top two primary system moderate the voting behavior of elected officials
Objective Top two primary systems have been touted to increase moderation in politics. In a top two primary, the two candidates with the most votes continue on to the general election even if they are from the same political party. Candidates no longer have to cater to the extremes of their party in order to make it through the primary, so the thought is that candidates would be encouraged to be moderate throughout the election cycle to attract t…
Demographic economics (3 works) · Economics (3 works) · Electoral Systems and Political Participation (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Politics (3 works) · Media Influence and Politics (2 works) · Primary (astronomy) (2 works) · Public Administration (2 works) · Public economics (2 works)