Books in the Controversies in Electoral Democracy and Representation series

Argues that competition in general elections is not the "sine qua non" of healthy democracy, and that it in fact contributes to the low levels of approval of Congress and its members. This book makes the case for a radical departure from traditional approaches to redistricting.

One of the most contentious issues in politics is the propriety of electing judges. This title argues that opponents of judicial elections have made erroneous empirical claims. It shows that judicial elections are efficacious mechanisms that enhance the quality of democracy and create an inextricable link between citizens and the judiciary.

The US House of Representatives has been frozen at 435 members for almost a century, and in that time the nation's population has grown by more than 200 per cent. This book examines the influence of constituency size on several metrics of representation - including estimating the effects on electoral competition, and policy responsiveness.

Focuses on the conflict between values of access and integrity in US election administration, examining both what was included in the Help America Vote Act, and what was not.

In 2006, the Republicans suffered a resounding defeat for the first time since the 1994. But what caused this pivotal shift? This book provides an insight regarding what happened in the 2006 congressional elections and a framework to aid in understanding the possible significance of the 2006 outcome for subsequent developments in US politics.

In 2006, the Republicans suffered a resounding defeat for the first time since the 1994. But what caused this pivotal shift? This book provides an insight regarding what happened in the 2006 congressional elections and a framework to aid in understanding the possible significance of the 2006 outcome for subsequent developments in US politics.