Determinanty chwiejności wyborczej na poziomie lokalnym

Abstract

The aim of this article is to verify the determinants of electoral volatility in local elections. Local politics is different from national politics, it has its own rules, it uses different channels to reach voters. Local politicians can use mechanism based on direct contact with voters more freely. This article analyzes determinants that play an important role in shaping voter’s behavior on the local level. Conclusions drawn present determinants that stem from the second-order character of local elections, specific voter’s motivations, campaigning themes, as well as peculiarity of independent candidate creation and the construction of committees. All this is preceded with a general reflection on theoretical tenets of electoral volatility.