What is the Bradley effect quizlet?
Bradley effect. A discrepancy in polls and actual voting the overestimates the white vote for black candidates because some white voters might falsely report that they intend to vote for an African American candidate. Named after the 1982 California gubernatorial candidate Tom Bradley.
Who was the first black governor?
P. B. S. Pinchback
| Pinckney B. S. Pinchback | |
|---|---|
| Governor | Henry C. Warmoth |
| Preceded by | Oscar J. Dunn |
| Succeeded by | Davidson Penn |
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Was Governor Wilder Republican or Democrat?
Democratic Party
L. Douglas Wilder/Parties
How old is Douglas Wilder?
90 years (January 17, 1931)
L. Douglas Wilder/Age
What does Candidate name mean?
A candidate, or nominee, is the prospective recipient of an award or honor, or a person seeking or being considered for some kind of position; for example: to be elected to an office — in this case a candidate selection procedure occurs.
Who was the first black woman senator in the United States?
Carol Moseley Braun broke new ground in 1993, becoming the first African American woman to serve as U.S. senator. In 2005 Barack Obama of Illinois became the fifth African American to serve and third to be popularly elected.
Who was Doug Wilder married to?
Eunice Montgomerym. 1958–1978
L. Douglas Wilder/Spouse
Wilder married Eunice Montgomery in 1958. The couple had three children before divorcing in 1978: Lynn Diana; Lawrence Douglas Jr.; and Loren Deane.
How many times can a Governor Run in Virginia?
Unlike other state governors, Virginia governors are not allowed to serve consecutive terms. They have been barred from immediate re-election since the adoption of Virginia’s second constitution, in 1830. However, a former governor is permitted to run for a second term in a future election.
Where was Douglas Wilder born?
Richmond, VA
L. Douglas Wilder/Place of birth
What is the Tom Bradley effect?
It was named after Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley, an African-American who lost the 1982 California governor’s race despite being ahead in voter polls going into the elections. The Bradley effect posits that the inaccurate polls were skewed by the phenomenon of social desirability bias.