Special Elections: The Backdoor Entrance to Congress

by Chuck S Bullock III, Karen L Owen, Charles S. Bullock III, et al.

Book Overview

Most members of Congress begin their careers through regularly scheduled elections, but terms may be cut short due to death, scandal, or different career opportunities. In these cases, special elections are held to fill vacancies. In fact, a number of prominent political figures, including Lyndon Johnson, Nancy Pelosi, and John Dingell, began their long and distinguished careers through special election to Congress.

While the media often look...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0197540627
• ISBN13: 9780197540626
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.3"