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Gubernatorial Coattail Effects in State Legislative Elections

Robert E. Hogan

Louisiana State University

This work explores the influence of gubernatorial coattails in state legislative elections. Through a district-level analysis conducted in nine states, I measure how party support for the governor affects the percentage of the vote received by candidates running for the legislature. Findings indicate that gubernatorial coattails do influence candidate vote margins, even when factors such as campaign spending, past party performance, and other district-level conditions are controlled. However, the magnitude of this effect is mitigated by candidacy status and the closeness of the gubernatorial election. Specifically, coattail effects are dampened by the presence of an incumbent, while their influence is enhanced in states with competitive gubernatorial elections.

Political Research Quarterly, Vol. 58, No. 4, 587-597 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/106591290505800406
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