American Political Parties and Elections. A Very Short Introduction
2nd edition

Participation in elections in the United States is much lower than in the vast majority of mature democracies. Perhaps this is because of the lack of competition in a country where only two parties, Republicans and Democrats, have a true chance of winning. Or perhaps it is because campaign contributions disproportionately favor incumbents in most legislative elections. In the second edition of this Very Short Introduction, former candidate for Congress L.
Sandy Maisel introduces the reader to these critical issues and more, providing an insider's view of how the system actually works while shining a light on some of its flaws. Updated with data from the most recent elections, Maisel's skillful analysis offers a clear picture of the problems that underlie America's electoral system.