Who Decides?: Media, Maga, Money, and Mentions in the 2022 Republican Primaries

• In Event: The Trump Effect in Recent Elections

Brief Overview

We examine contested Republican primaries in 2022 to better understand the determinants of success. We demonstrate empirically that Trump’s endorsement increased candidates’ vote shares, fundraising, and digital presence during the primary.

Authors

• Rachel M Blum, University of Oklahoma

• Seth E. Masket, University of Denver

• Mike Cowburn, European University Viadrina Frankfurt