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Title: Voting and Political Participation in the Aftermath of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic

Citation Type: Working Paper

Publication Year: 2020

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Abstract: This is the first study to examine the effect of experiencing a widespread, deadly epidemic on voting behavior. Using data on elections to the U.S House of Representatives and leveraging cross-district variation in HIV/AIDS mortality during the period 1983-1987, we document the effects of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on votes received by Democratic and Republican candidates. Beginning with the 1994 elections, there is a strong, positive association between HIV/AIDS mortality and the vote share received by Democratic candidates. Congressional districts that bore the brunt of the HIV/AIDS epidemic also saw substantial increases in Democratic voter turnout and contributions made to Democratic candidates.

Url: http://ftp.iza.org/dp13442.pdf

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Authors: Mansour, J., Reeves

Series Title: IZA Discussion Paper Series

Publication Number: 13442

Institution: IZA Institute of Labor Economics

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Data Collections: IPUMS NHGIS

Topics: Health, Other

Countries: United States