Abstract
Throughout the 2016 election, Donald Trump proved to be a controversial candidate, especially in regards to his rhetoric toward and stances on women. As a result of his election, there has been a new wave of female activism and a record number of women ran for Congress and won seats in 2018. What explains the success of these candidates? This paper argues that female candidates running against members of Congress who endorsed Trump, and thus associated themselves with his controversial stances, were more likely to fare better in their congressional races. Through a series of various tests using 2018 election data, partial support is found. Additionally, the findings provide implications for understanding the role of women in future elections.
How to Cite
Patak, M., (2019) “Grabbing Congress by the Votes--A New Wave of Feminism in United States Congress”, Capstone, The UNC Asheville Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship 32(1).
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