Candidates, Legislative Careers and Re-election

Abstract

The purpose of this Panel is to study the political careers of parliamentarians and candidates and the campaigns of parliamentary candidates. We want to understand the factors contributing to a candidate being elected to a parliamentary office, how these factors influence their legislative and non-legislative actions, and which pathways lead to gaining parliamentary offices. Moreover, we are interested in exploring career patterns in various institutional contexts. This Panel also seeks Papers on selecting candidates and the impact on parliamentary activities.

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Will personal votes matter for ministers? Electoral causes and consequences of cabinet committee membership	View Paper Details
Candidate selection strategies within constituency parties and the post-election orientation of legislators in Ghana	View Paper Details