A reshaped ladder? Southern States and US Representatives’ progressive ambition

Authors

Nicholas Howard, Concordia CollegeFollow
Mark Owens, The Citadel

Volume Number

53

Issue Number

1

Abstract

In what follows, we begin with a brief comparison of snapshots between periods in the South and non-South. We then move to a broader discussion of progressive ambition, with a specific focus on the House of Representatives. Next, we discuss our data and findings, which show that Southern members and those from states with increased competition are less likely to emerge before discussing our contributions and next steps.

Recommended Citation

Howard, Nicholas and Owens, Mark (2025) "A reshaped ladder? Southern States and US Representatives’ progressive ambition," Journal of Political Science: Vol. 53: No. 1, Article 5.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/jops/vol53/iss1/5