Who should decide the party’s nominee? Understanding public attitudes toward primary elections
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6316658 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Zachary Albert (0000-0003-3887-5227, Brandeis University, Waltham, USA, corresponding author), Raymond J La Raja (0000-0002-9898-5156, University of Massachusetts Amherst) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 928-941 |
| Publication date | 2021-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Party Politics (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1354-0688 • E-ISSN: 1460-3683 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1354068820913279 |
| OpenAlex | W2991222482 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 34 |
Primary elections in the United States reflect the most inclusive nomination process among political parties across democracies. The desire for mass participation in party nominations appears embedded in a widespread populist ideal. It remains unclear, however, the extent to which voters believe that elites should be able to influence the process. Using data from the 2018 Cooperative Congressional Election Study, we demonstrate that levels of political engagement, perceived ideological distance from the party, and partisanship predict the degree of support for popular selection of party nominees. We find key differences between the parties, with Republicans, particularly conservatives, more strongly opposed to elite influence. Surprisingly, most voters tend to have a pluralistic approach to selecting nominees, allowing for party officials and experts to weigh in on picking the party’s candidates. The findings have implications for how we conceive of political parties and the kinds of nomination reforms that might be embraced by voters
Elite · General election · Ideal (ethics · Ideology · Nomination · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Primary election · Public relations · Sociology · Electoral Systems and Political Participation · Law · Populism, Right-Wing Movements · Public Administration · Social Media and Politics
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Getting Primaried
The American Direct Primary
Asymmetric Politics
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Political Parties
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,75 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2025 (4) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |