Vælgeradfærd og politisk teori

Loyal voters who consistently vote for the same party.

Voters who may change their voting choices between elections.

Voters who base their choice on a candidate or party's stance on a particular issue.

Voters who do not identify with a political party.

Various voter groups in American political system: core voters, swing voters, issue voters, and more.

Voter turnout and political choices in the US presidential elections of 2016 and 2020, based on demographics like region, race, age, education, gender, and religion.

Rural residents in the US who predominantly voted Republican in 2016 and 2020 (61.5%).

Women voters in the US predominantly voting Democrat (54.5%) in 2016 and 2020. A significant portion of African-American women supported Biden.

A large majority of African-Americans (approx. 91%) voted Democrat in 2016 and 2020.

Young voters (18-29 years old) predominantly supported Democrats (approx. 58.5%) in 2016 and 2020.

Voters with university degrees or higher predominantly voted Democrat (approx. 59%) in 2016 and 2020.

Urban dwellers in the US largely supported Democrats (approx. 68%) in 2016 and 2020.

Voting based on the belief that the candidate will most benefit the voter's economic well-being.

Voting based on a voter's assessment of how the incumbent president has affected their personal finances over the past few years.

A voter's loyalty or psychological connection to a particular political party.

A model of voter behavior that focuses on social influences on political party identification.

A concept that suggests voters are more inclined to vote against candidates they don't like rather than for those they like.

A political theory suggesting candidates/parties aim to appeal to the voter positioned in the middle of the political spectrum, to win the most votes.

The voter whose political views are in the exact center of the political spectrum, splitting the electorate equally.

In political science, this refers to the act of maximizing votes obtained or trying to get the most votes possible.

A political party that attempts to appeal to a broad range of voters, not just their core supporters.

Voters whose decisions about who to support are largely based on their views regarding specific political issues.

A strategy of voting against a candidate based on dislike for the opposing candidate rather than liking the candidate chosen.

An increase in the divide between political ideologies. Often results in a sharper split between voters and parties.

Voters in the middle ground between parties, easily swayed by candidates.

Factors like unemployment and inflation that greatly affect voters' decisions.

The availability of these services are important political issues that voters consider, along with everyday finance.