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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: https://www.nber.org/papers/w27504

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Authors: Mansour, Hani; Rees, Daniel I.; Reeves, James M.

Series Title: Working Paper Series

Publication Number: 27504

Institution: National Bureau of Economic Research

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Publisher Location: Cambridge, MA

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Topics: Health, Population Data Science, Reproductive and Sexual Health

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