The Nature and Correlates of Political Ambition

• In Event: Candidate Entry and Political Ambition

Brief Overview

We explore the nature of political ambition using a national survey of state legislative primary candidates. We find that not all candidates are similarly motivated, with important ramifications for their beliefs, behavior, and electoral success.

Authors

• Michael J. Barber, Brigham Young University-Provo

• Hans J.G. Hassell, Florida State University

• Michael G Miller, Barnard College