Smith v. Allwright: Examining External Reform and the Electoral Connection

• In Event: The Politics of Congressional Primary Elections

Brief Overview

We explore how electoral reform from the Supreme Court can affect legislator behavior and electoral success in Congress. Specifically, we examine the effect of Smith v. Allwright (1944), a case in which the Court ruled against the all-white primary.

Authors

• Aaron Hitefield, University of Georgia

• Adam G. Rutkowski, University of Georgia

• Ryan D Williamson, Auburn University