Entry:

Zipp, John F. and Plutzer, Eric, "Gender Differences in Voting for Female Candidates: Evidence from the 1982 Election," Public Opinion Quarterly, 49 (1985), 174-197.

Abstract:

Sex relates to voting for female candidates primarily for Independents in which a female candidate strongly supports women's issues. Most voters, however, ignore the candidate's gender. Strong female candidates can attract both men and women.

1972, 1974, 1978

Other Data Sets:

CBS 1982; ABC, 1982; St. Louis Globe Democrat 1982; KMOX 1982; Gallup 1976