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For basic information on the electoral process, in-depth analysis on specific political eras and issues, and everything in between, Guide to U.S. Elections has no competition. This renowned reference includes thorough historical coverage of every major aspect of federal and gubernatorial elections in the United States and is as up-to-date as it is comprehensive.
Chapter 14: Convention Chronology, 1831–2008
Chapter 14: Convention Chronology, 1831–2008
This chapter contains brief descriptions of all presidential nominating conventions of major U.S. political parties and excerpts from party platforms. The chronology begins in 1831, when the Anti-Masonic Party held the first nominating ...