College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences (BCAS)
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 23:28:30
Major
Political Science
Honors Course
3700 492
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2020
Abstract
This study analyzes variables that increase the likelihood of women winning an election for the United States Congress spanning from 1970 to 2020. This study analyzes the relationship between how liberal the United States is and the likelihood of women winning elections. A dependent relationship was found between the level of liberalism rising in the US and women winning elections. Some of this study is also used to analyze a possible relationship between women being more likely to win open seats or those with incumbents seeking reelection. A possible relationship was found between those two variables, but it was decided that more research is needed for a more comprehensive conclusion.
Research Sponsor
Dr. David Cohen
First Reader
Dr. Ronald Gelleny
Second Reader
Dr. Phillip Marcin
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Ronald Gelleny
Recommended Citation
Browning, Natalie, "Factors Influencing the Likelihood of Women Winning Elections" (2020). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1044.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1044
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