Judicial nominations influence political behavior across three studies.
Voter Importance:
Republicans, especially strong ones, view judicial issues as crucial. 🗲️
Confirmation Votes & Election Choice:
Supporting a Senator's past votes shapes voter decisions in elections. 🔮
Senate Primaries & Partisan Conflict:
In Senate primaries, Republican voters prefer candidates prioritizing conservative Court nominees.😁 Democratic voters may penalize such priorities.
Overall Findings:
The studies reveal judicial nominations are a significant political issue driving election dynamics.
| The Supreme Court as an Electoral Issue: Evidence from Three Studies was authored by Alex Badas and Elizabeth N. Simas. It was published by Cambridge in PSR&M in 2021. |
