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United States Presidential Primary Elections 1968-1996: A Handbook of Election Statistics
United States Presidential Primary Elections 19681996 A Handbook of Election Statistics Author:Rhodes Cook As the nominating process has developed and grown dramatically since 1968, it has left a remarkable record of voting data for analysis by everyone interested in the American political system. Now, veteran political reporter Rhodes Cook has compiled the only available record of every vote cast in these nomination races, and organized the material... more » by state and within each state by county. From the compilation of all this data emerges a compelling picture of voting behavior and political trends that sheds bright light on the political preferences of states and regions and allows political activists as well as scholars and students previously unavailable information to predict future election outcomes. In addition to the state-by-state voting data that is the heart of U.S. Presidential Primary Elections, the author has examined trends in key areas that are particularly useful in understanding the voting habits of different parties and regions. Maps and tables add to the overview analysis of primary elections.« less