Democratic Campaigners: How Congressional Candidates Emphasize Issues of Democracy in Contemporary American Elections

• In Event: Democracy on the Ballot and Trust in American Elections

Brief Overview

I investigate how candidates for the House and Senate from 2016–2024 have discussed issues of democracy on their campaign websites, and what factors shape their issue emphasis. Who talks about democracy, who prioritizes it, and how do they frame it?

Author

• Alexander Cohen, University of California-Davis