Small Power

David Doherty is Associate Professor of Political Science at Loyola University Chicago. His work focuses on political behaviour. His research has appeared in journals including The American Political Science Review, American Journal of Political Science, The Journal of Politics, Public Opinion Quarterly, and Political Behavior.Conor M. Dowling is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Mississippi. His work focuses on mass and elite political behavior. His previous books include Unhealthy Politics (2017) and Super PAC! Money, Elections, and Voters After Citizens United (2014).Michael G. Miller is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Barnard College of Columbia University. His work focuses on American elections, campaign finance, and party organizations. His previous books include Subsidizing Democracy (2014) and Super PAC! Money, Elections, and Voters After Citizens United (2014).

• I Local Party Organizations and the Electoral Landscape 1 Introduction 2 Local Parties and their Leaders 3 What Do Local Party Chairs Do? 4 Chairs and Candidates: Recruiting and Support 5 Local Parties and Election Outcomes II How Chairs View Candidates 6 Introduction to Part II 7 Money, Commitment, and Community Ties 8 Candidate Gender 9 Candidate Race and Ethnicity 10 Candidates' Policy Dispositions 11 Small Power Appendices A Appendix A.1 Additional Analysis A.1.1 Additional Analysis: Part I A.1.2 Additional Analysis: Part II References Index

The quantitative and qualitative information complement each other and make an interesting and compelling case in each chapter. In addition to its relevance to practitioners involved in the local election process, this book is essential for all scholars who study parties and elections. This reviewer would strongly consider using it in his own courses on these topics.