The recent rise of “primarying” corresponds to the rise of national fundraising bases and new types of partisan organizations supporting candidates around t

Congressional primaries are increasingly being blamed for polarization and gridlock in Congress. Most American states adopted congressional primaries during the

This analysis of legislative behavior shows how primary voters can obstruct political compromise and outlines potential reforms to remedy gridlock.

Provides the most comprehensive empirical evaluation of primaries, demonstrating their importance in the US political system.

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