Written as lively narratives in a highly readable style, this book offers a complete and succinct review and analysis of the top mayoral campaigns in major American cities in recent years and the key to winning elections and governing effectively in these metropolitan areas.

1. The Political Environment for Mayors in the 21st Century Sean D. Foreman 2. Regime Theory and Beyond: Urban Governance and Elections Marcia L. Godwin 3. A Descriptive Analysis of Female Mayors: The U.S. and Texas in Comparative Perspective Melissa Marschall 4. Running and Winning: Examining Patterns of Latino Candidate Emergence and Success in Mayoral Elections Carlos E. CuéllarPart 2: City Case Studies 5. Boston: The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same Joseph P. Caiazzo 6. Chicago: The Election of Rahm Emanuel Dick Simpson, Missy Mouritsen Zmuda, and Betty O'Shaughnessy 7. Cleveland: A Sour Note in the Rock and Roll City William J. Miller 8. Detroit: The Financial Crisis and the Emergency Manager Robert J. Mahu and Lyke Thompson 9. Los Angeles: The Perfect Non-Campaign: The Election of a Hipster Mayor Fernando J. Guerra and Brianne Gilbert 10. New York: From Entrepreneurialism to Populism: The Rise of Bill de Blasio as "Everyman's" Mayor of New York City Larry D. Terry II 11. Miami, Miami Beach and North Miami: Under Scrutiny, Under Water, and Under Arrest Sean D. Foreman 12. San Diego: Paradise Regained? Nonpartisan Appeals and Special Election Rules in San Diego's 2013-14 Mayoral Race Steven P. Erie, Vladimir Kogan, Nazita Lajevardi, and Scott A. MacKenzie 13. St. Louis: Race and the Reelection of the Longest Serving Mayor of St. Louis P. Frances Gouzien and David C. Kimball Part 3: Conclusion 14. Lessons Learned and Keys to Winning Mayoral Elections in Big Cities Marcia L. Godwin and Sean D. Foreman