Generations and age in electoral research

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Publication date 08-2026
Journal European Political Science Review
Volume | Issue number 18 | 3
Pages (from-to) 389-409
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  • Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG) - Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research (AISSR)
Abstract This article is a review of the recent literature on generational differences in electoral behaviour. We first discuss several conceptual issues, after which we provide a description of the main findings in three fields: the role of generations in (1) turnout, (2) party choice and (3) the determinants of party choice. In the concluding section we discuss a number of overall patterns that emerge from this very rich literature. We also sketch some pitfalls and avenues for further research.
Document type Review article
Language English
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https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755773926100381 (Final published version)
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