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The odd one out

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Ondertitel:the influence of ideological positioning on individual electoral success
Within many countries, voters not only have to cast a vote for a political party, but also have the option to select (a) candidate(s) within that party, a so-called preferential vote. Recent studies indicate that several factors influence the success of candidates within this intra-party competition, such as ballot list position, political experience, and socio-demographic characteristics. However, it has not yet been investigated whether ideology also matters for intra-party success. This study investigates the role of the ideological position of candidates within their party on the share of preferential votes they obtain. Can candidates win preferential votes by taking ideological niche positions within the party? To investigate this question, the study uses data from a candidate survey conducted during the 2014 Belgian elections in which candidates were asked to position themselves ideologically. The results of this study indicate that ideology does not play a strong role within the intra-party competition.
Tijdschrift: Party politics
ISSN: 1354-0688
Volume: 29
Pagina's: 65 - 76
Jaar van publicatie:2023
Trefwoorden:A1 Journal article
Toegankelijkheid:Open