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One of Our Own: Black Female Candidates and the Voters Who Support Them

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  • Tasha S. Philpot
  • Hanes Walton

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This article examines the role of race and gender in candidate evaluations. Unlike previous research, we argue that the role of race and gender in electoral politics must be examined simultaneously because of their mutually reinforcing relationship. To do so, we explore the connection between the race and gender of voters and their propensity to support black female candidates. Using precinct‐level data, experimental data, and national exit poll data from two congressional election years, we demonstrate that black women are the strongest supporters of black female candidates. We also find that support for black female candidates is contingent on their background and political experience. Black female candidates with significant experience in politics can attract both black and white voters, regardless of gender.

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  • Tasha S. Philpot & Hanes Walton, 2007. "One of Our Own: Black Female Candidates and the Voters Who Support Them," American Journal of Political Science, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 51(1), pages 49-62, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:amposc:v:51:y:2007:i:1:p:49-62
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-5907.2007.00236.x
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    1. Elizabeth Goodyear-Grant & Erin Tolley & Jeffrey Penney, 2016. "Race And Gender Affinities In Voting: Experimental Evidence," Working Paper 1370, Economics Department, Queen's University.
    2. Karen O. Caballero Armendariz & Ben Farrer & Monica Martinez, 2020. "Badge of Courage or Sign of Criminality? Experimental Evidence for How Voters Respond to Candidates Who Were Arrested at a Protest," Social Science Quarterly, Southwestern Social Science Association, vol. 101(6), pages 2203-2219, October.
    3. Jessica Trounstine & Melody E. Valdini, 2008. "The Context Matters: The Effects of Single‐Member versus At‐Large Districts on City Council Diversity," American Journal of Political Science, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 52(3), pages 554-569, July.
    4. Varun Karekurve‐Ramachandra & Alexander Lee, 2020. "Do Gender Quotas Hurt Less Privileged Groups? Evidence from India," American Journal of Political Science, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 64(4), pages 757-772, October.
    5. Fan Lu, 2020. "The Dual Identity of Asian Americans," Social Science Quarterly, Southwestern Social Science Association, vol. 101(5), pages 1869-1884, September.
    6. ENDO Yuya & ONO Yoshikuni, 2021. "Gender Stereotypes among Japanese Voters," Discussion papers 21061, Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI).

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