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Geography's Hidden Impact on Elections in Plurality Systems

This article explores how geography shapes electoral outcomes in multi-party systems. By analyzing Great Britain elections, it demonstrates that territorial concentration significantly influences a party's seat gains or losses.

  • Empirical analysis of British elections reveals majoritarian biases tied to geographic distribution • The transformation of the Liberal Party illustrates how territory matters for political fortunes • Key findings show both small and large parties face electoral disadvantages due to their geographic patterns • Implications suggest this model can improve understanding across multiparty democracies worldwide
American Journal of Political Science
The Achilles Heel of Plurality Systems: Geography and Representation in Multi-Party Democracies was authored by Ernesto Calvo and Jonathan Rodden. It was published in AJPS in 2015. Find on Google Scholar10.1111/ajps.12167
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