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This paper examines newspaper coverage in IL state legislative races. A content analysis of newspaper articles appearing in a sample of 21 legislative races was undertaken. The study tests for differences in coverage along lines of gender. Results indicate there are differences, but they are subtle. While overall quantity & quality of coverage are similar for male & female candidates, a closer look reveals that differences, including those along lines of candidate status & issue choice, may cause concern for female candidates in these races. 7 Tables, 49 References. Adapted from the source document.

Extant research suggests that gender affects the policy preferences of state legislators, particularly on women's issues. Fewer studies, however, have examined whether gender affects state legislators' policy preferences on other issues such as gun control. The current study uses 2000 National Political Awareness Test (NPAT) data to examine whether gender affects the preferences of state legislators regarding gun control policies. Results suggest that net of individual and constituency characteristics, female legislators are more likely to indicate support for gun control policies than their male counterparts. Adapted from the source document. COPIES ARE AVAILABLE FROM: HAWORTH DOCUMENT DELIVERY CENTER, The Haworth Press, Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580