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4 years ago

Strategic voting in Germany reshapes party systems and voter behavior.

RePEc: Research Papers in Economics
Tickel-splitting and strategic voting under mixed electoral rules: evidence from Germany
Thomas Gschwend

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Strategic voting in Germany's mixed electoral system is more than just avoiding wasted votes. Voters use different strategies, not just voting for big parties. This affects how party systems develop. Even with the same rules, voters vary in how likely they are to vote strategically.

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