Browsing Faculty of Social Sciences by Journals "Electoral Studies: an international journal on voting and electoral systems and strategy"
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Age gaps in political representation: Comparing local and national elections
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)This article compares the relationship between candidate age and political selection on the local and national level of politics. On which level are young candidates more likely to be selected by parties and elected by ... -
Too young to win? Exploring the sources of age-related electoral disadvantage
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Young people continue to be underrepresented in formal politics. Previous research indicates that being a nonmiddle-aged candidate negatively affects electoral success. What are the origins of this performance gap? This ...