Thanks for the kind words! We're planning to dig more into new member descriptives in the book! In addition to age, we're also looking at their educational backgrounds, years in the elected office prior to entering the House, wealth, military veteran status...
Did you know that HALF of new House members are political amateurs? My colleague @rachelporter.bsky.social is killing it again. This paper has helped me think about how changes in campaign finance, political media, and competition are fueling new challenges for the American party system. Read it!
That's what's next in the book! Initial results indicate that amateurs are less effective legislators and more concentrated on comms. than constituency service
"Evaluating (in)experience in congressional elections" is now online at the AJPS! We find that *half* of freshmen elected to the U.S. House today are amateurs who possess no elected background and unpack the reasons why! Stay tuned for our book project! doi.org/10.1111/ajps...
Rachel and Jeff are great, and this looks like an excellent opportunity
Jeff and @rachelporter.bsky.social are just some of the best people and scholars in the discipline. This will be an awesome post-doc with excellent mentors.
Thanks so much, Justin! Also very interested in advanced PhDs looking to expand their networks or work without service for a year!
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🚨 PLEASE SHARE WIDELY🚨 Jeff Harden and I are seeking a post-doc OR visiting Ph.D. student to join us for the 24/25 AY. The position involves no teaching responsibilities, research funds, and competitive compensation Please reach out with questions! apply.interfolio.com/142189