The Impact of District Magnitude on Campaign Fundraising

James M. Curry; Paul S. Herrnson; Jeffrey A. Taylor

doi:10.1111/lsq.12026

journal article Oct 22, 2013

The Impact of District Magnitude on Campaign Fundraising

James M. Curry Paul S. Herrnson Jeffrey A. Taylor

Legislative Studies Quarterly Vol. 38 No. 4 pp. 517-543 · Wiley

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Abstract

The number of legislators elected in a single district influences many aspects of state legislative elections. However, there is a dearth of research on how district magnitude influences campaign fundraising. We theorize that the greater competition for funds in multimember districts results in candidates raising less money and encourages them to be more entrepreneurial in their fundraising efforts. Specifically, we expect multimember district candidates to raise contributions from more diverse sets of interests than candidates in single‐member districts, raise more funds out of state, and create more unique financial constituencies. Using data on candidates forMaryland's House of Delegates in 2006 and 2010, we find support for our hypotheses.

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Published: Oct 22, 2013
Vol/Issue: 38(4)
Pages: 517-543
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Jeffrey A. Taylor

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James M. Curry, Paul S. Herrnson, Jeffrey A. Taylor (2013). The Impact of District Magnitude on Campaign Fundraising. Legislative Studies Quarterly, 38(4), 517-543. https://doi.org/10.1111/lsq.12026

The Impact of District Magnitude on Campaign Fundraising

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