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Migrants' Voter Turnout in the Home Country Elections: Non‐Integration or Political Anchor?
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Abstract The transnational political participation of migrants has been extensively analyzed in the literature. Previous explanations focus on individual determinants ranging from political interest or efficacy to social ties or socio-demographic characteristics. So far, little attention has been paid to the... view more
The transnational political participation of migrants has been extensively analyzed in the literature. Previous explanations focus on individual determinants ranging from political interest or efficacy to social ties or socio-demographic characteristics. So far, little attention has been paid to the contrast between factors related to their lives in two different countries. The present article adds to this burgeoning literature by identifying and comparing the effects of several attitudes and behaviors of migrants in the host and home country on their voter turnout in home country elections. We use individual-level data from a survey conducted in 2022 on 1,058 Romanian migrants living around the world. The results indicate that migrants who remain anchored in the politics of their home country - without necessarily striving to return - and those who are engaged in their host communities are more likely to vote. Migrant voter turnout is not determined by poor integration in the host society.... view less
Keywords
Romania; migrant; integration; political participation; voting; voter turnout
Classification
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
Free Keywords
home country; transnational electoral participation
Document language
English
Publication Year
2024
Journal
Politics and Governance, 12 (2024)
Issue topic
The Political Representation and Participation of Migrants
ISSN
2183-2463
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed