The journal publishes research on electoral systems, public opinion, and political parties. Articles examine how election rules and contexts influence voter satisfaction and perceptions of fairness. It also explores partisan geographic sorting, the environmental and energy policy attitudes of political groups, and the role of emotions like anger in political attitudes. The journal features studies on historical public opinion data and trends in voting behavior, including mail voting and ballot tracking.
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Sociology and Political ScienceQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Political Science
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political Science
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Electoral Systems and Political ParticipationSocial Media and PoliticsPopulism, Right-Wing MovementsGender Politics and RepresentationSocial Policy and Reform StudiesPolitical Influence and Corporate StrategiesMedia Influence and PoliticsSocial and Intergroup PsychologyFiscal Policies and Political EconomyPolitical and Economic history of UK and US