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The Representational Consequences of Electronic Voting Reform

Evidence from Argentina

Santiago Alles (Universidad de San Andrés) Tiffany D. Barnes (University of Kentucky) Carolina Tchintian (CIPPEC)

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English
Cambridge University Press
08 June 2023
Ballots and voting devices are fundamental tools in the electoral process. Despite their importance, scholars have paid little attention to the broader implications of voting procedures. In this Element, the authors contend that ballots have significant implications for democratic representation, as they affect the cost associated with voting for citizens and electioneering for elites. This Element explains how ballot designs affect the behavior of voters, the performance of candidates, and the strategies of parties. It shows how voting procedures structure the likelihood of vote splitting and ballot roll-off. This in turn has implications for candidates. Focusing on gender and experience, this Element shows how ballot form alters the salience of personal vote earning attributes. With respect to political parties, ballot structure can shift both the cost, strategies, and ultimately electoral fortunes of political parties. Finally, it discusses the profound implications ballot forms have for party campaigns and election outcomes.

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Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 5mm
Weight:   172g
ISBN:   9781108978293
ISBN 10:   1108978290
Series:   Elements in Campaigns and Elections
Pages:   75
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Further / Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
1. Introduction; 2. Electronic voting in salta: from adoption to implementation; 3. Disconnecting races: the behavioral implications of independent choices; 4. The rise of the personal vote: the implications for candidates; 5. The decline of territorial machines: the implications for parties; 6. The consequences of weakened gubernatorial coattails: the implications for small parties; 7. Conclusions. References.

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