dc.contributor.advisor | Jansa, Joshua | |
dc.contributor.author | Sultana, Abida | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2023-08-25T20:06:34Z | |
dc.date.available | 2023-08-25T20:06:34Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2023-05 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/11244/338966 | |
dc.description.abstract | The phenomenon of split-ticket outcomes in gubernatorial elections is essentially unexplored in political science. By analyzing the impact of candidate experience on split-ticket results in gubernatorial elections, this research aims to fill the gap. Existing research has highlighted a number of elements that contribute to ticket-splitting, including ideological disagreements, weak party connections, and discrepancies in campaign expenditure. However, the significance of gubernatorial candidates' experiences in split-ticket outcomes has not been fully investigated. This article argues that the governorship is a unique post within state politics, prompting voters to emphasize a candidate's experience to handle state affairs while also fostering economic development and better policies. As a result, while choosing a governor, people are more likely to consider the candidate's experience as opposed to only their affiliation with a certain party. The analysis reveals a statistically significant relationship between candidate experience and split-ticket outcomes, indicating that in gubernatorial elections, voters place a greater emphasis on a candidate's experience than on party affiliation. The research reveals no significant relationship between off-year elections and split-ticket outcomes. These results offer light on the importance of experience in understanding the dynamics of the split-ticket outcome. | |
dc.format | application/pdf | |
dc.language | en_US | |
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dc.title | Effect of candidate experience on split-ticket outcomes in gubernatorial elections | |
dc.contributor.committeeMember | McKee, Seth | |
dc.contributor.committeeMember | Herrick, Rebekah | |
osu.filename | Sultana_okstate_0664M_18131.pdf | |
osu.accesstype | Open Access | |
dc.type.genre | Thesis | |
dc.type.material | Text | |
dc.subject.keywords | voting behavior | |
dc.subject.keywords | split-ticket outcomes | |
dc.subject.keywords | off-year election | |
thesis.degree.discipline | Political Science | |
thesis.degree.grantor | Oklahoma State University | |