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Some American voters are more equal: election law as an area of partisan strategy
Manche US-Wähler sind gleicher: Wahlgesetze als Objekt parteipolitischer Erfolgsstrategien
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Abstract Although Donald Trump ultimately won the presidency, he has claimed that Hillary Clinton only won the popular vote because millions of people had voted illegally. For years, accusations of electoral fraud have been used to increase the bureaucratic requirements for potential voters. Most of these ta... view more
Although Donald Trump ultimately won the presidency, he has claimed that Hillary Clinton only won the popular vote because millions of people had voted illegally. For years, accusations of electoral fraud have been used to increase the bureaucratic requirements for potential voters. Most of these tactics, which affect some demographic groups more than others, are legal. Republicans and Democrats alike have attempted to shape electoral districts to their advantage, resulting in politically more homogenous districts, more radical candidates, and ever-larger biases in the translation of votes into mandates. On October 3rd, the United States Supreme Court heard arguments on whether to curb the redistricting powers of the parties. The battles over election laws could have a long-term effect on future congressional majorities. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
party politics; voter; electoral law; election result; eligibility to vote; presidential election; United States of America
Classification
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
Free Keywords
Nationale Wahlen; Amt des Präsidenten; United States Congress
Document language
English
Publication Year
2017
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
4 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 38/2017
ISSN
1861-1761
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications