Dados is one of the most widely-read social sciences journals in Latin America. Created in 1966, it publishes innovative works, originating from academic research, by Brazilian and foreign authors. Edited by IESP-UERJ, it aims to reconcile scientific rigor and academic excellence with an emphasis on public debate based on the analysis of substantive issues of society and politics.
Dados vol. 47 n. 1 Rio de Janeiro 2004
Abstract
This study analyzes the party preferences of Brazilian voters from 1989 to 2002 and some data on party rejection, relating these manifestations to voters decisions. There is a non-negligible share of voters who vote according to their party preferences, as well as a significant contingent of voters who express rejection of some party and do not vote for any of its candidates. The conclusions point to the need to reformulate the way Brazilian voters party inclinations are measured, including party rejection as a component of this measurement.
Keywords: electoral behavior, party identification, party rejection
DOI: 10.1590/S0011-52582004000100004
Political parties, party preference, and voters' decisions in Brazil (1989/2002)
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