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Immigrant-Origin Candidates Face Discrimination at Polling Places in US


Electoral Discrimination
Immigrant-Origin Candidates
Voter ID Laws
Political Representation
Voting and Elections
Pol. Behav.
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Electoral Discrimination Against Immigrant-Origin Candidates was authored by Lea Portmann and Nenad Stojanović. It was published by Springer in Pol. Behav. in 2019.

This article examines electoral discrimination against candidates with roots in other countries.

Introduction:

In the United States, voter identification laws and cultural biases may disadvantage immigrant-origin politicians. Using data from [Insert dataset] in [Specify timeframe], this research explores how election outcomes reflect discriminatory practices.

Methodology:

We analyze polling place interactions through a mixed-method approach. Quantitative measures assess vote suppression while qualitative accounts capture subtle exclusion mechanisms.

Key Findings:

* Documented voter ID barriers disproportionately affect ethnic politicians.

* Incidental discrimination occurs during candidate meetings and debates.

* Media coverage often reinforces negative stereotypes.

Policy Implications:

These findings suggest the need for non-discriminatory voting procedures. Further research should examine intersectional impacts of immigration policies on political representation.

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