What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to explore how different generations influence electoral behavior.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Generations and age in electoral research

Key Points

The aim is to explore how different generations influence electoral behavior.
Reviewed recent literature on generational differences in voting
Analyzed findings related to voter turnout and party choice
Identified conceptual issues and potential research avenues
Highlighted generational impact on voter turnout patterns
Discussed variations in party choice among generations
Identified key determinants that influence party choice based on age

Abstract

Abstract This article is a review of the recent literature on generational differences in electoral behaviour. We first discuss several conceptual issues, after which we provide a description of the main findings in three fields: the role of generations in (1) turnout, (2) party choice and (3) the determinants of party choice. In the concluding section we discuss a number of overall patterns that emerge from this very rich literature. We also sketch some pitfalls and avenues for further research.

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Journals

European Political Science Review

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University of Amsterdam

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