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Bookmark or Share- Electability - Political DictionaryElectability refers to a political candidate’s perceived ability to win an election, as assessed by voters, party insiders, political pundits, and the media. It encapsulates a myriad of factors including personal attributes, political positioning, and the prevailing political environment.
- Perceptions of Electability: Candidate (and Voter) Ideology ...We find voters perceive women and minorities as less electable and ideologically extreme candidates as more electable. However, perceptions of electability vary with voter characteristics.
- The Problem With ‘Electability’ - FiveThirtyEightDiscussions of electability are often really about identity — and they tend to come down negatively on nonwhite and non-male candidates.
- What We Actually Know About ‘Electability’ - FiveThirtyEightThis week, let’s explore the nuts and bolts of electability — what factors make someone more (or less) likely to win an election.
- How Do Voters Think About Electability? : Institute for ...A candidate’s electability, or their chance of winning a general election, can impact primary results. However, few studies examine how voters understand electability. New research by IPR political scientist Laurel Harbridge-Yong suggests that Republicans and Democrats think about electability differently during primary elections.
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