Physics peeks into the ballot box
Santo Fortunato, Claudio Castellano

TL;DR
This paper explores whether voter behavior exhibits universal statistical features similar to physical systems, analyzing electoral data to understand predictability and underlying patterns.
Contribution
It introduces a physics-inspired approach to analyze electoral results, revealing universal patterns across countries and time.
Findings
Electoral data shows universal statistical features.
Voter behavior exhibits predictable patterns.
Physical models can describe electoral phenomena.
Abstract
Electoral results show universal features, such as statistics of candidates' performance and turnout rates, in different countries and over time. Are voters as predictable as atoms?
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Taxonomy
TopicsHistory and advancements in chemistry
