National Forces, Local Choices: The Impact of Elite Polarization on Brazilian Municipal Elections

• In Event: Campaign Communication and Rhetoric

Brief Overview

This project analyzes how Brazil's local candidates reference national leaders like Lula and Bolsonaro. It examines when and why candidates nationalize campaigns, arguing that these cues offer electoral benefits but also risks in polarized contexts.

Author

• Larissa Migotto, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign