Does changing the party leader provide an electoral boost? A study of Canadian provincial parties...

Authors :: Stewart, David K.
Carty, R.K.
Source :: Canadian Journal of Political Science / Revue Canadienne de Science Politique. Jun93, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p313. 18p. 5 Charts.
Publication Year :: 1993
Abstract: Tests the perception that a new leader will provide Canadian political parties with an electoral boost at a subsequent election. Impact of divisive contests; Relevance of a party's competitive position; Regional variance on any leadership convention electoral boost; Conclusion that the conventional wisdom is wrong.

Language :: English
ISSN :: 00084239
Volume :: 26
Issue :: 2
Database :: Academic Search Index
Journal :: Canadian Journal of Political Science / Revue Canadienne de Science Politique
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 9310080167
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0008423900002973

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