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Figure 3.2: Territorial Division of Argentina - Constituencies for Provincial
Deputies and Senators
Source: Escolar and Calcagno (2003)
Like the U.S., careers usually start in a lower (provincial or municipal) level and
continue in different offices (Jones et. al 2002). The first step in the electoral career of a
typical politician in Argentina takes often place at the municipal level. Provincial politics
are likely to be the next stage. Time, efforts, resources, and bargaining are required