Why Do Incumbent Senators Win? Evidence From A Dynamic Selection Model.
Author: (NBER) The National Bureau of Economic Research: Gautam Gorwrisankaran, Mathew F. Mitchell and Andrea Moro Date: September, 2004 Quick Facts Between 1914 and 2004, Incumbent U.S. senators running for reelection have won nearly 85% of the time. Incumbents face weaker challengers than in open seat elections. USTL Takeaway: Since 1914, incumbent U.S. senatorsRead More