Now updated with complete coverage of the 1998 elections, Congressional Elections is ideal for any student or researcher who needs to know what's involved and what works in running for Congress.Drawing on survey results and interviews with hundreds of candidates, campaign aides, party officials, political action committee managers, and political consultants, the book explores what types of candidates, strategies, and campaign organizations win elections. It presents a compelling, fact-based picture of the two races all successful congressional candidates must win: one to win votes in their districts and one in Washington to gain support of national political leaders.