Inside the Local Campaign reveals what goes on in constituency
campaigns during a Canadian election. It brings to light the key roles
of candidates and their supporters on the ground in ridings across
Canada, and demonstrates that local electioneering matters. For
decades, the media has focused primarily on the national campaign and
party leaders. The practice of canvassing for votes by candidates and
their supporters has been seen as more tradition than science, and
constituency campaigns have been viewed as rituals when the party
brand is dominated by the leader’s personality. But things have
evolved in the age of digital media. Local-level campaigning is more
fashionable – and critical for gathering data that can be used
post-election. Using the 2021 federal campaign as an anchor, an
impressive collection of authors and practitioners discusses
local-level campaigning in electoral districts across the country,
highlights local trends and on-the-ground roles, and discloses hidden
details about how local campaigns are run. Inside the Local Campaign
gives readers the first look at what goes on in elections in an
environment where every mistake is magnified and party candidates are
key to amplifying national-level messaging.
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Constituency Elections in Canada
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780774868211
Publisert
2022
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
University of British Columbia Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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