Coattail effects are most commonly observed in presidential elections. This phenomenon occurs when a strong candidate at the top of a ballot (such as the presidential candidate) helps to attract voters to down-ballot candidates of the same party. When a popular presidential candidate has a significant following, it can lead to increased support for congressional and state-level candidates from the same party, as voters may be more inclined to vote for those candidates due to their affiliation with the successful presidential candidate.
in which type of election are you most likely to see coattail effects
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