Switching horses: Electoral expectations and party leadership survival

• In Event: New Parties

Brief Overview

Party leaders wield significant power but can be replaced if their actions harm the party's image. Past studies focused on institutional mechanisms and electoral performance. This study suggests public opinion polls also influence their tenure.

Authors

• Federico Acarregui, Universitat Pompeu Fabra

• Javier Martinez Canto, Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals - IBEI