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From City Hall to Party Politics: Incumbent Mayors and Partisan Selection

Sat, April 25, 3:20 to 4:50pm CDT (3:20 to 4:50pm CDT), TBA

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I study how holding the mayoral office shapes politicians’ entry into partisan politics. Looking at Italian mayoral elections (1989-2024), I find that winning a mayoral race increases later party membership via incumbency and screening mechanisms.

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