Does Caucus Size Matter? Descriptive Representation in State Legislatures and Policy Outcomes among African Americans.

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Brief Overview

This study examines how State Black Legislative Caucus size, partisan control, and polarization shape policy outcomes for African Americans using US panel data from 2015-2024. The findings shows larger caucuses succeed more in less polarized contexts

Author

• Derrick Asamoah, Oklahoma State University, Main Campus