Voter turnout in Japan: An aggregate-level analysis of the 2005 and 2009 general elections

Willy Jou

doi:10.1525/as.2010.50.6.1032

Voter turnout in Japan: An aggregate-level analysis of the 2005 and 2009 general elections

Willy Jou^*

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Abstract

This study examines the effects of socio-demographic and political factors on district level turnout in the 2005 and 2009 Japanese general elections. Results show that marginality is a strong predictor of turnout, while the effects of age structure, joblessness, and primary sector employment vary across elections.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1032-1057
Number of pages	26
Journal	Asian Survey
Volume	50
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1525/as.2010.50.6.1032
Publication status	Published - 2010 Nov 1
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Calculus of voting
District marginality
Elections
Japan
Turnout

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Geography, Planning and Development
Sociology and Political Science

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