Board #14 - "Closer to the People": Are State Representatives Better at Representing the Interests of their Constituents?

• In Event: 73-300 - Poster Session: Elections and Representation

Brief Overview

This study examines how state legislators’ representation styles shape their responsiveness, using surveys and interviews to assess how delegate–trustee orientations influence communication, policy alignment, and constituent engagement.

Author

• Hannah Nichole Dillehay, Morningside University