Representation
- “The wielding influence of political networks: representation in majority-Latino districts”
This research investigates the influence of political parties and interest groups in majority-Latino districts substantially shapes Latino representation to the US House of Representatives. The findings indicate that groups and political networks are critical for Latina/o candidate recruitment, the organization of resources in a congressional district, the deployment of campaign resources on behalf of certain candidates, and the eventual success of Latina/o candidates.
Angela X Ocampo, 2018
- “Many are called but few are chosen: the emergence of Latino congressional candidates”
This article investigates what factors influence the prospects of Latino candidates. We show that Latino candidacy before they officially enter a race is sensitive to potential challengers and that party elites under-support Latino candidates relative to others. Latinos are predicted to receive fewer endorsements than non-Latinos, and those endorsements influence candidates’ chances of winning office.
Angela X Ocampo, John Ray; 2017
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