Do money, power, family and connections really matter in politics? Analysing factors of success in the 2010, 2013 and 2016 Philippine senatorial elections

• Main Authors: Reyes, Joseph Anthony L., Arce, Brando Gabriel C., Madrid, Nicolle Bien N.
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2018
• Subjects: Campaign funds > Philippines; Philippines. House of Representatives—Elections; Legislators > Philippines; Political parties > Philippines; Nepotism > Philippines; Political Science
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/2449; https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/context/faculty_research/article/3448/type/native/viewcontent
• Institution: De La Salle University

Myriad debates in electoral politics have drawn attention to the importance of and risks to genuine democracy brought about by factors such as campaign spending, incumbency, political party affiliation and political dynasties. However, only a few studies utilize integrative and multivariate approach...