Sigma: Journal of Political and International Studies
Article Title
Keywords
political scandals, Canadian politics, elections, voter turnout
Abstract
Although there has been much research done regarding the effects of political scandals on the voting share won by a political party, little research has been done on the effect of political scandals on voter turnout. This is especially true in the context of Canadian politics. This work analyzes the effect of the Canadian sponsorship scandal on voter turnout, primarily using the 2004 and 2006 iterations of the Canadian Election Study. It finds a positive relationship between anger about the sponsorship scandal and the probability of voting. Closer analysis of the 2004 election shows that voters who were angry about the sponsorship scandal increased their political activity leading up to the election and were thus more likely to vote.
Recommended Citation
Kutney, Terrance
(2015)
"Effects of Scandals on Voter Turnout in Canada,"
Sigma: Journal of Political and International Studies: Vol. 32, Article 12.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/sigma/vol32/iss1/12