Campaigns and Elections: What Everyone Needs to Know®

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Dennis W. Johnson (Professor Emeritus of Political Management, Professor Emeritus of Political Management, George Washington University)

Campaigns and Elections

What Everyone Needs to Know®

Dennis W. Johnson (Professor Emeritus of Political Management, Professor Emeritus of Political Management, George Washington University)

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Oxford University Press Inc
15 October 2019

Elections & referenda; Political campaigning & advertising; Election law

Series: What Everyone Needs to Know

Frequent and fair elections, open to all, are fundamental elements of a democracy. The United States, through its local, state, and national contests, holds more elections, more often, than any other democracy in the world. But in recent years, there have been troubling signs that our system of campaigns and elections has become much more fragile than we had previously thought. More specifically, in the past twenty years, campaigns have changed profoundly: social media and viral messaging compete with traditional media, races once considered local in nature have become nationalized, Supreme Court decisions on campaign finance law now encourage mega-donors, voters are more polarized, party affiliation has waned, and the middle ideological ground has given way to extremist language and voter rage. Twice in sixteen years we have seen winning presidential candidates gaining fewer popular votes than their opponents. The fundamental right of every citizen to vote has been impeded by state legislatures demanding tighter access, more identification, and accusations of voter fraud. And we have faced the real threat of foreign influence in our national elections. This book offers the most up-to-date examination of campaigns and elections, including the challenges and opportunities they present. It addresses fundamental questions about who votes in American elections, how legislative districts are reapportioned and why it matters, the realities of voter fraud, the pros and cons of reforming the Electoral College, the impact of dark money on campaigns, and the role of political consultants and specialists, among other topics. Given the fragility of our election process, what are the threats to a healthy American democracy? Do the candidates with the most money always win? This is not simply a book on how campaigns are run, but why campaigns and elections are integral components of American democracy and how those fundamental elements may be vulnerable to misuse.

By: Dennis W. Johnson (Professor Emeritus of Political Management Professor Emeritus of Political Management George Washington University)
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 137mm, Width: 208mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 246g
ISBN: 9780190935573
ISBN 10: 019093557X
Series: What Everyone Needs to Know
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 15 October 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of Tables Introduction Chapter 1: Voting and Participation Chapter 2: Carving Out Legislative Districts Chapter 3: Political Parties and Elections Chapter 4: Statewide, Local, and Congressional Elections Chapter 5: Money, Mega Donors, and Wide Open Spending Chapter 6: Inner Workings of Modern Campaigns Chapter 7: How Campaigns Have Changed Chapter 8: Direct Democracy - Ballot Campaigns Chapter 9: Threats to Democracy References Notes Index

Dennis W. Johnson is Professor Emeritus and former Associate Dean at the George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management. He is also one of the country's foremost experts on campaigns and political consultants, and has written widely on campaigns and elections. Previously, Johnson spent a decade as a political consultant and served as a chief of staff for a member of Congress. He is the author of Democracy for Hire: A History of American Political Consulting.

Reviews for Campaigns and Elections: What Everyone Needs to Know®

'From super PACs and the Electoral College to gerrymandering and voter suppression, this book will help readers understand how American elections work and what can be done to keep them fair and representative.' -- David Tyckoson, Booklist