Playing by the rules? The formal and informal rules of candidate selection

Dijk, Rozemarijn E. van

doi:10.1016/j.wsif.2022.102669

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“…These findings align with previous research (e.g. Kelbel, 2020;Van Dijk, 2023) and suggest that informal rules may to some extent contradict the trend towards democratization of political parties (e.g. Hazan and Rahat, 2010).…”

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confidence: 91%

“…These findings also align with studies in other countries which observed rules for incumbency and power sharing (e.g. Van Dijk 2023; Hazan and Rahat, 2010). Evidence of fairness and loyalty rules within parties, especially in parliamentary groups, has also been noted (e.g.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 90%

“…Berz and Jankowski, 2022; Vandeleene and Van Haute, 2021) and may help explain gendered effects of candidate selection (e.g. Van Dijk, 2023). The rules also tend to focus on territorial local representation, e.g.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Prior research on these informal rules has primarily focused on their gendered effects (e.g. Kenny and Verge, 2016; Van Dijk, 2023) and the interaction between formal and informal rules (e.g. Cross, 2018; Kelbel, 2020; Meserve et al, 2017).…”

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confidence: 99%

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The informal rules of candidate selection and their impact on intra-party competition

Reiser

2023

Party Politics

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While the literature highlights the relevance of informal rules for candidate selection, empirical research has mainly focused on formal rules and procedures. This article contributes to our understanding by investigating how the informal rules employed by political parties impact on intra-party competition. Using the example of district nominations in Germany, and based on a longitudinal mixed methods design, the inductive analysis reveals five central informal rules: the Incumbency Rule, the Information Rule, the House Power Rule, Fairness Rules and Power-sharing Rules. These rules shape the expectations and behavior of those involved in candidate selection and have a significant impact on various aspects of intra-party competition. They decrease the number of aspirants, reduce intra-party conflict and emphasize the role of local party leaders in organizing and controlling intra-party competition.

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The informal rules of candidate selection and their impact on intra-party competition

Reiser

2023

Party Politics

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“…Evans and Reher, 2023). These different approaches are well-suited to investigate the personal experiences, perceptions, representations, strategies and values of minority candidates within the party-political and broader societal contexts in which they are embedded (van Dijk, 2023). As this critical examination points to, following similar pathways centred around politicians' direct experiences may be very fruitful for expanding the scope of the literature on LGBTIQ+ political careers.…”

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Beyond electoral performance: reviewing and advancing the literature on LGBTIQ+ political careers

Prearo,

Trastulli

2024

Riv. ital. sci. polit.

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In recent years, the rising number of LGBTIQ+ politicians across the world has been matched by an increase in academic attention on which factors foster or hinder their careers. Here, we provide a comprehensive analytical review of the relevant literature, with the goal of illustrating both its synergies and imbalances. We show that most of the existing evidence specifically concerns LGBTIQ+ politicians' electoral performance. Moreover, this knowledge has largely been produced in very similar contexts politically and socioculturally. Finally, we highlight the potential of investigating a number of additional factors that may impact LGBTIQ+ political careers, such as intersectional dynamics that may have a differentiated impact within this population. Future works could expand the scope of this literature by considering these elements and focussing more on the direct experience of LGBTIQ+ politicians.

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