Pennsylvania Elections

by John J. Kennedy

Overview

Pennsylvania Elections provides a systematic and thorough analysis of every statewide election in Pennsylvania since 1950. The five chapters are divided between U.S. Senate elections, gubernatorial contests, statewide row offices, and presidential campaigns. Each of the 106 elections that have taken place since 1950 is analyzed within the context of the 67 counties in the Commonwealth and John J. Kennedy discusses the candidates and issues which have shaped Pennsylvania for more than a half-century. By combining quantitative political science, political history, and political geography, this book will both pique the interest of those interested in the state’s politics and serve as a reference source for future scholars.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761864424
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	08/20/2014
Edition description:	Revised Edition
Pages:	236
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

John J. Kennedy is an associate professor of political science at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on politics in the Commonwealth. He is the author of The Contemporary Pennsylvania Legislature and has been a frequent contributor to various news organizations both regionally and nationally.

Table of Contents

LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF TABLES
PREFACE
CHAPTER ONE: The Political Geography of Pennsylvania
CHAPTER TWO: United States Senate Elections in Pennsylvania
CHAPTER THREE: Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Elections
CHAPTER FOUR: Pennsylvania Row Office Elections
CHAPTER FIVE: Presidential Elections in Pennsylvania
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX