“...attractiveness premium” is most impactful in single-seat winner-take all elections, which are standard in the United States, and in low-information races where candidates know relatively less about the candidates.” In this sentence, near the end, “candidates know very...” should be “voters know very...”
For me, in local elections where I don’t know the candidate or ballot measure well enough, I go by endorsements and political contributions, or ask friends. I don’t trust the campaigns, the news, or even the voters pamphlet (because it only has statements from the candidates and/or from folks with an interest in the election). I’ve been k own to vote for a woman over a man if I know neither. Lately, I’ve pretty much given up on voting due to many of the problems you bring up. On a national scale, it’s absurd.
Very curious about the next chapter! 😊
“...attractiveness premium” is most impactful in single-seat winner-take all elections, which are standard in the United States, and in low-information races where candidates know relatively less about the candidates.” In this sentence, near the end, “candidates know very...” should be “voters know very...”
For me, in local elections where I don’t know the candidate or ballot measure well enough, I go by endorsements and political contributions, or ask friends. I don’t trust the campaigns, the news, or even the voters pamphlet (because it only has statements from the candidates and/or from folks with an interest in the election). I’ve been k own to vote for a woman over a man if I know neither. Lately, I’ve pretty much given up on voting due to many of the problems you bring up. On a national scale, it’s absurd.