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In person icon Politicians' Characteristics and Party Ideology

Elites
Party Members
Political Ideology
P375
Elena Semenova
Freie Universität Berlin

Abstract

This panel explores the complex relationship between individual politicians' personal characteristics and their party's ideological positions. We examine how factors such as educational background, professional experience, gender, and generational cohorts shape politicians' ideological preferences and their alignment with party platforms.

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