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October 1, 2025American Journal of Political ScienceOpen Access

The electoral politics of immigration and crime

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AAAmanda J. AshworthAgricultural Research Service

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The study reveals how concerns over immigrant crime shape voting behavior, indicating a shift towards right-wing parties among progressive voters.

Key Points

  • Concern about immigrant crime drives leftist cosmopolitans to vote for right-wing parties, increasing vote intention.
  • Survey data from 14 Western European countries highlights a mismatch between voter attitudes and party positions.
  • A panel survey in Germany confirmed that leftist voters are more conservative on immigrant crime than their parties.
  • The findings reveal significant implications for electoral outcomes, as immigration concerns reshape traditional voting patterns.

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Amanda J. Ashworth (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd91dafe798ba2fc49928ahttps://doi.org/10.1111/ajps.70013
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