Affective polarization around elections and campaigns

Abstract

This panel delves into the relationship between electoral campaigns, polarization, and participation, exploring how election cycles influence democratic processes and voter behavior. Through a series of empirical studies across various electoral contexts, the papers shed light on the polarizing effects of campaigns, the nuances of affective polarization during elections, the impact of electoral polarization on voter turnout, and the interplay between polarized partisan attitudes and vote-switching behavior.

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Affective polarization dynamics in the Dutch 2023 election	View Paper Details
When Policies Become Irrelevant: The Effect of Polarized Partisan Attitudes on Vote Switching	View Paper Details
Fueled by elections? The polarizing effect of campaigns and elections	View Paper Details
Electoral polarisation and voter turnout: Insights from the Dutch general elections	View Paper Details