Representation and Electoral Systems Section Award Recipients

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George H. Hallett Award
Lawrence Longley Award
Leon Weaver Award

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George H. Hallett Award

The George H. Hallett Award is presented annually to the author of a book published at least ten years ago that has made a lasting contribution to the literature on representation and electoral systems.

2022	Leslie Schwindt-Bayer, Rice University Political Power and Women's Representation in Latin America, Oxford University Press, 2010.
2021	Alan I. Abramowitz, Emory University  The Disappearing Center.Yale University Press, 2010.
2020	Michael Saward, University of Warwick The Representative Claim. Oxford University Press, 2020.
2019	Mona Lena Krook, Rutgers University Quotas for Women: Gender and Candidate Selection Reform Worldwide.  Oxford University Press 2009.
2018	Pippa Norris, Harvard University Political Recruitment: Gender, Race, and Class in the British Parliament. Cambridge University Press, 1995.
2018	Joni Lovenduski, Birkbeck, University of London Political Recruitment: Gender, Race, and Class in the British Parliament. Cambridge University Press, 1995.
2017	Anne Phillips, London School of Economics The Politics of Presence. Oxford University Press
2016	Susan Stokes, Yale Univesity Mandates and Democracy: Neoliberalism by Surprise in Latin America.Cambridge University Press, 2001
2015	G. Bingham Powell, University of Rochester Elections as Instruments of Democracy. Yale University Press, 2000.
2014	Matthew Shugart, University of California, Davis Presidents and Assemblies: Constitutional Design and Electoral Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, 1992
2014	John Carey, Dartmouth College Presidents and Assemblies: Constitutional Design and Electoral Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, 1992
2013	Kenneth Arrow, Stanford University Social Choice and Individual Values (Yale University Press 1951)
2012	William Riker, (Deaceased) Liberalism Against Populism: A Confrontation Between the Theory of Democracy and the Theory of Social Choice (W.H. Freeeman, 1982)
2010	Arend Lijphart, University of California, San Diego Electoral Systems and Party Systems: A Study of Twenty-Seven Democracies (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1994)
2009	Sidney Verba, Harvard University Participation and Political Equality: A Seven Nation Comparison (New York: Cambridge University Press)
2009	Norman Nie, Stanford University Participation and Political Equality: A Seven Nation Comparison (New York: Cambridge University Press)
2008	H. Young, Johns Hopkins University Fair Representation: Meeting the Ideal of One-Man One-Vote (New Haven: Yale University Press, 1982)
2007	Gary Cox, University of California, San Diego Making Votes Count: Strategic Coordination in the World's Electoral System
2006	Seymour Lipset Party Systems and Voter Alignments (New York: Free Press, 1967)
2006	Stein Rokkan Party Systems and Voter Alignments (New York: Free Press, 1967)
2005	V. Key Jr., late of Harvard University "Southern Politics"
2004	Douglas Amy, Mount Holyoke College Real Choices/New Voices (Columbia University Press, 2002)
2003	Gary Cox, University of Calrifornia-San Diego The Efficient Secret: The Cabinet and the Development of Political Parities in Victorian England (New York: Cambridge University Press, 1987)
2002	David Butler, Oxford University Political Change in Britain (St. Martin's Press, 1971)
2002	Donald Stokes, Princeton University Political Change in Britain (St. Martin's Press, 1971)
2001	Bernard Grofman, University of California-Irvine Choosing an Electoral System (Praeger, 1984) and Electoral Laws and Their Political Consequences (Agathon, 1986)
2001	Arend Lijphart, University of California-San Diego Choosing an Electoral System (Praeger, 1984) and Electoral Laws and Their Political Consequences (Agathon, 1986)
2000	G. Bingham Powell Jr., University of Rochester Contemporary Democracies: Participation, Stability and Violence (Harvard University Press, 1982)
1999	Matthew Shugart, University of California, San Diego Seats and Votes: The Effects and Determinants of Electoral Systems (Yale University Press, 1989)
1999	Rein Taagepera, University of California-Irvine Seats and Votes: The Effects and Determinants of Electoral Systems (Yale University Press, 1989)
1998	Richard Katz, Johns Hopkins University A Theory of Parties and Electoral Systems (Johns Hopkins University Press, 1980)
1997	Harold Gosnell Why Europe Votes? (University of Chicago, 1930)
1996	Roy Pierce, University of Michigan Political Representation in France (Belknap Press, 1986)
1996	Philip Converse, University of Michigan Political Representation in France Belknap Press, 1986)
1995	Arend Lijphart, University of California-San Diego Democracies (Yale University Press, 1984)
1994	W. Mackenzie Free Elections
1993	Enid Lakeman How Democracies Vote: A Study of Electoral Systems (London: Faber & Faber, 1974)
1992	Robert Dixon Demarhi Representation
1991	Hanna Pitkin, University of California-Berkeley The Concept of Representation (University of California Press, 1967)
1990	Maurice Duverger, Sorbonne-University of Paris Political Parties (John Wiley) - originally published as Les Partis Politiques (Armand Coplin)
1989	Douglas Rae, Yale University The Political Consequences of Electoral Laws (Yale University Press, 1967; 2nd revised edition, 1971)

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Lawrence Longley Award

The Lawrence Longley Award is given for the best article published in the previous year.

2022	Timm Betz, Technical University of Munich "Women’s Descriptive Representation and Gendered Import Tax Discrimination," American Political Science Review 115 (1) 2021, 307-315.
2022	David Fortunato, University of California, San Diego "Women’s Descriptive Representation and Gendered Import Tax Discrimination," American Political Science Review 115 (1) 2021, 307-315.
2022	Diana O’Brien, Rice University "Women’s Descriptive Representation and Gendered Import Tax Discrimination," American Political Science Review 115 (1) 2021, 307-315.
2022	Honorable Mention Nikhar Gaikwad, Columbia University "Overcoming the Political Exclusion of Migrants: Theory and Experimental Evidence from India,"  American Political Science Review 115 (4) 2021, 1129-1146.
2022	Honorable Mention Garreth Nellis, University of California, San Diego  "Overcoming the Political Exclusion of Migrants: Theory and Experimental Evidence from India,"  American Political Science Review 115 (4) 2021, 1129-1146.
2021	Saad Gulzar, Stanford University  “Does Political Affirmative Action Work, and for Whom? Theory and Evidence on India’s Scheduled Areas.” American Political Science Review 114(4), 2020.
2021	Nicholas Haas, Aarhus University   “Does Political Affirmative Action Work, and for Whom? Theory and Evidence on India’s Scheduled Areas.” American Political Science Review 114(4), 2020.
2021	Benjamin Pasquale, Independent Researcher   “Does Political Affirmative Action Work, and for Whom? Theory and Evidence on India’s Scheduled Areas.” American Political Science Review 114(4), 2020.
2020	David Fortunato, Texas A&M University “The Electoral Implications of Coalition Policy Making.” British Journal of Political Science, 2019, volume 49, issue 1.
2019	Nasos Roussias, University of Sheffield “‘Tying incumbent’s hands’: The effects of election monitoring on electoral outcomes.” Electoral Studies 54: 116-127.
2019	Ruben Ruiz-Rufino, King's College London “‘Tying incumbent’s hands’: The effects of election monitoring on electoral outcomes.” Electoral Studies 54: 116-127.
2018	Zoltan Hajnal, University of Califonia, San Diego "Voter Identification Laws adn the Suppression of Minority Votes."' The Journal of Politics79 (2):363-379
2018	Nazita Lajevardi, Michigan State University "Voter Identification Laws adn the Suppression of Minority Votes."' The Journal of Politics79 (2):363-379.
2018	Lindsay Nielson, TechWerks "Voter Identification Laws adn the Suppression of Minority Votes."' The Journal of Politics79 (2):363-379.
2017	Tarik Abou-Cadi, Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin "Moderate as Necessary: The Role of Electoral Competitiveness and Party Size in Explaining Parties' Policy Shifts." The Journal of Politics, 78 (3):868-881.
2017	Matthias Orlowski, Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin "Moderate as Necessary: The Role of Electoral Competitiveness and Party Size in Explaining Parties' Policy Shifts." The Journal of Politics, 78 (3):868-881.
2017	Orit Kedar, Hebrew University of Jerusalem "Are Voters Equal under the Proportional Representation." American Journal of Political Science, 60 (3):676-691.
2017	Liran Harsgor, Hebrew University of Jerusalem "Are Voters Equal under the Proportional Representation." American Journal of Political Science, 60 (3):676-691.
2017	Raz Sheinerman, Hebrew University of Jerusalem "Are Voters Equal under the Proportional Representation." American Journal of Political Science, 60 (3):676-691.
2016	Rafaela M. Dancygier, Princeton University "Why Are Immigrants Underrepresented in Politics? Evidence from Sweden." American Political Science Review, 2015
2016	Karl-Oskar Lindgren, Uppsala University "Why Are Immigrants Underrepresented in Politics? Evidence from Sweden." American Political Science Review, 2015
2016	Sven Oskarsson, Uppsala University "Why Are Immigrants Underrepresented in Politics? Evidence from Sweden." American Political Science Review, 2015
2016	Kåre Vernby, Stockholm University "Why Are Immigrants Underrepresented in Politics? Evidence from Sweden." American Political Science Review, 2015
2015	Guy Grossman, University of Pennsylvania “Do Selection Rules Affect Leader Responsiveness? Evidence from Uganda.” Quarterly Journal of Political Science
2015	Lucas Leeman, University College London “The Adoption of Proportional Representation.” Journal of Politics
2015	Isabela Mares, Columbia University “The Adoption of Proportional Representation.” Journal of Politics
2013	Scott Clifford, Florida State University Reconsidering the Unequal Representation of Latinos and African Americans (Journal of Politics 74 pages 903-916)
2013	David Broockman, Berkeley "Black Politicians Are More Intrinsically Motivated to Advance Blacks Interests: A Field Experiment Manipulating Political Incentives." American Journal of Political Science 57(3): 521-536
2012	Ernesto Calvo, University of Maryland Centripetal and Centrifugal Incentives under Different Electoral Systems
2012	Timothy Hellwig, Indiana University, Bloomington Centripetal and Centrifugal Incentives under Different Electoral Systems
2011	David Stasavage, New York University When Distance Mattered: Geographic Scale and the Development of European Representative Assemblies American Political Science Review 104 (4):625-643.2010
2011	Adam Przeworski, New York University Conquered or Granted: A History of Suffrage Extensions; British Journal of Political Science. 39 (2):291-321
2009	Christopher Carman, University of Strathclyde The Unfortunate Natural Experiment in Ballot Design; The Scottish Parliamentary Elections of 2007; Electoral Studies 27: 442-459
2009	James Mitchell, University of Strathclyde The Unfortunate Natural Experiment in Ballot Design; The Scottish Parliamentary Elections of 2007; Electoral Studies 27: 442-459
2009	Robert Johns, University of Strathclyde The Unfortunate Natural Experiment in Ballot Design; The Scottish Parliamentary Elections of 2007; Electoral Studies 27: 442-459
2008	Miriam Golden, University of California-Los Angeles Electoral Systems, District Magnitude and Corruption; British Journal of Political Science 37
2008	Eric Chang, Michigan State University Electoral Systems, District Magnitude and Corruption; British Journal of Political Science 37
2007	Jeffrey Karp, University of Exeter Why Politicians Like Electora Institutions: Self-Interest, Values, or Ideology?
2007	Todd Donovan, Western Washington University Why Politicians Like Electoral Institutions: Self-Interest, Values, or Ideology?
2007	Shaun Bowler, University of California, Riverside Why Politicians Like Electoral Institutions: Self-Interest, Values, or Ideology?
2006	Erik Engstrom, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill "Manufactured Responsiveness: The Impact of State Electoral Laws on the Unified Party Control of the Presidency and House of Representatives, 1840-1940." American Journal of Political Science 49: 531-49.
2006	Samuel Kernell, University of California, San Diego "Manufactured Responsiveness: The Impact of State Electoral Laws on the Unified Party Control of the Presidency and House of Representatives, 1840-1940." American Journal of Political Science 49: 531-49.
2005	Simon Hix, London School of Economics "Electoral Institutions and Legislative Behavior: Explaining Voting Defection in the European Parliament" (World Politics, vol. 56, No. 2, Jan 2004, pp. 194-223).
2004	Grigorii Golosov "Electoral Systems and Party Formation in Russia: A Cross Regional Analysis" (Comparative Political Studies, October 2003)
2003	Rein Taagepera, University of California- Irvine "Nationwide Threshold of Representation" (Electoral Studies, 21, 2002)

 

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Leon Weaver Award

The Leon Weaver Award given for the best paper presented at the previous year’s annual meeting at a panel sponsored by the Representation and Electoral Systems Division. 

2022	Mackenzie Lockhart, University of California, San Diego "Declining Local News Benefits Incumbents and Extremists in Primary Elections," Presented at the APSA 2021 Annual Meeting
2021	Amy Catalinac, New York University “Geographically-Targeted Spending in Mixed-Member Majoritarian Electoral Systems.” Paper presented at the 2020 APSA Annual Meeting.
2021	Lucia Motolinia, New York University “Geographically-Targeted Spending in Mixed-Member Majoritarian Electoral Systems.” Paper presented at the 2020 APSA Annual Meeting.
2020	Stephanie S. Holmsten, University of Texas-Austin “The Election of Minority Women: Ethnic Parties, Ethnic Seats, and Gender Quotas.” Presented at APSA 2019.
2020	Melanie M. Hughes, University of Pittsburgh “The Election of Minority Women: Ethnic Parties, Ethnic Seats, and Gender Quotas.” Presented at APSA 2019.
2020	Robert G. Moser, University of Texas-Austin “The Election of Minority Women: Ethnic Parties, Ethnic Seats, and Gender Quotas.” Presented at APSA 2019.
2019	Karen L. Jusko, Stanford University  "Opportunity, not Grievance: The Strategic Entry of the Norwegian Labor Party.”
2018	Jennifer L. Merolla, University of California "Does the Presence of Women in Elected Office Increase Female Empowerment? Using an Experimental Approach to look at the Effects of Descriptive Representation."
2018	Abbylin H. Sellers, Azusa Pacific University "Does the Presence of Women in Elected Office Increase Female Empowerment? Using an Experimental Approach to look at the Effects of Descriptive Representation."
2018	Danielle Casarez Lemi, Southern Methodist University "Does the Presence of Women in Elected Office Increase Female Empowerment? Using an Experimental Approach to look at the Effects of Descriptive Representation."
2017	Jana Morgan, University of Tennessee "Women in Political Parties: Seen But Not Heard."
2017	Magda Hinojosa, Arizona State University "Women in Political Parties: Seen But Not Heard."
2016	Amy Catalinac, New York University "Positioning Under Alternative Electoral Systems: Evidence From 7,497 Japanese Candidate Election Manifestos."
2015	Justin Kirkland, University of Houston “Ideological and Strategic Party Disloyalty in the U.S. Congress.”
2015	Jonathan Slapin, University of Houston “Ideological and Strategic Party Disloyalty in the U.S. Congress.”
2014	G. Bingham Powell Jr., University of Rochester "Party System Polarization and the Ideological Congruence Mechanisms."
2012	Russell Dalton, University of California, Irvine The Dynamics of Democratic Representation: How Democracy Works
2012	David Farrell, University College Dublin, Belfield The Dynamics of Democratic Representation: How Democracy Works
2012	Ian McAllister, Australian National University The Dynamics of Democratic Representation: How Democracy Works
2011	Wendy Cho, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Migration and Party Switching in the American Electorate
2011	James Gimpel, University of Maryland, College Park Migration and Party Switching in the American Electorate
2011	Iris Hui, University of California, Los Angeles Migration and Party Switching in the American Electorate
2011	Ian McAllister, Australian National University The Personalization of Election Campaigning within a Compulsory Voting System
2009	Christian Jensen, University of Iowa The Institutional Effects of Compulsory Voting
2009	Jae-Jae Spoon, University of Iowa The Institutional Effects of Compulsory Voting
2008	James Adams, University of California, Davis Moderate Now, Win Votes Later: The Electoral Consequences of Parties’ Policy Shifts in Twenty-Five Postwar Democracies
2008	Zeynep Somer-Topcu, University of California, Davis Moderate Now, Win Votes Later: The Electoral Consequences of Parties’ Policy Shifts in Twenty-Five Postwar Democracies
2007	Jean-Benoit Pilet, Free University Brussels Why Do Big Parties Oppose Majority Systems: Satisfaction and Electoral Reform in Belgium
2006	Martin Edwards, Seton Hall University "Personal Votes and Public Expenditure"
2006	Frank Thames, Texas Tech University "Personal Votes and Public Expenditure"
2005	Mona Lyne, University of South Carolina "Endogenous Institutions: Electoral Law and Internal Party Dynamics in Brazil"
2004	Josep Colomer, Centro de Investigacion y Docencia Economicas "It's Parties that Choose Electoral Systems (or Duverger's Laws Upside Down)"
2003	Ray Christensen, Brigham Young University "The Drawing of Electoral Lines in Japan"
2002	Aubrey Jewett, University of Central Florida "Does Voting Method Affect the Level of Ballot Position on Election Outcomes?"
2001	G. Bingham Powell Jr., University of Rochester "Election Laws and Representation: Beyond Votes and Seats"
2000	Stephen Ansolabehere, Massachusetts Institute of Technology "The Undemocratic Democracy, or Why the People of California Voted to Disenfranchise Themselves"
2000	James Snyder Jr., Massachusetts Institute of Technology "The Undemocratic Democracy, or Why the People of California Voted to Disenfranchise Themselves"
2000	Jonathan Woon, Massachusetts Institute of Technology "The Undemocratic Democracy, or Why the People of California Voted to Disenfranchise Themselves"
1999	Matthew Shugart, University of California, San Diego "Efficiency and Reform: A Theory of Electoral System Change in the Context of Economic Liberalization"
1998	Micah Altman, Harvard University "Do Traditional Districting Principles Matter?"
1997	Anna Cielecka, University of Birmingham "The Polish Electoral System: An Unrepresentative Outlier?"
1997	John Gibson, University of Birmingham "The Polish Electoral System: An Unrepresentative Outlier?"
1996	Thomas Cavanagh, Yale University "Voting Rights in a New Key: Using Seats/Votes Models to Evaluate African American Representation"
1995	Peter Siavelis, Georgetown University "Electoral Reform and Democratic Stability in Chile"
1994	Burt Monroe, Indiana University "Fully Proportional Representation"