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Candidate experience matters in elections, but not the way you think

  • Written by Charlie Hunt, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Boise State University
Candidate experience matters in elections, but not the way you thinkPreviously holding political office is an obvious advantage for candidates seeking votes. SDI Productions/E+/Getty Images

Ever since he was chosen as Donald Trump’s running mate back in July, U.S. Sen. JD Vance, a Republican from Ohio, has come under a level of scrutiny typical for a vice presidential candidate, including for some of his...

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