Electoral incumbency advantages and the introduction of fixed parliamentary terms in the UK
Can fixing the parliamentary term be expected to reduce electoral incumbency advantages? The UK’s 2011, Fixed-term Parliaments Act aims to prevent incumbents from scheduling early elections for political benefit. Yet, the view that flexible election timing gives incumbents an unfair advantage remain...
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SAGE Publications
2018
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