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- Title
BAME Candidates in Local Elections in Britain.
- Authors
Thrasher, Michael; Borisyuk, Galina; Rallings, Colin; Shears, Mary
- Abstract
Differences between white and Black, Asian and other minority ethnic (BAME) local election candidates in Britain are examined using survey data. BAME candidates are more likely to be younger and better educated but fewer women are recruited from among this group. Such candidates are electorally inexperienced, have stronger ties with community-related organisations and are more likely to make their own decision to stand for election rather than being approached by a fellow party member. Community ties are also evident when respondents are asked about their support network upon becoming a candidate with almost two-thirds of BAME candidates experiencing positive support from this quarter.
- Subjects
UNITED Kingdom; MINORITY politicians; POLITICAL participation of minorities; ELECTIONS; ETHNIC groups; POLITICAL candidates
- Publication
Parliamentary Affairs, 2013, Vol 66, Issue 2, p286
- ISSN
0031-2290
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/pa/gss087