Voter mobilization in judicial retention elections: Performance evaluations and organized opposition

Justice System Journal

Volumn 22, Issue 3, 2001, Pages 263-285

  Olson, Susan M ^a  

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EID: 85010543199     PISSN: 0098261X     EISSN: 23277556     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0098261X.2001.10767647     Document Type: Article

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