Affiliation:
1. Center for Social Science Research, Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Indiana USA
2. School of Social and Political Sciences University of Glasgow Glasgow UK
Abstract
AbstractObjectivesWe investigate potential determinants of voter fraud perceptions and support for voter photo identification laws among British voters.MethodsUsing data from an original nationally representative survey of British voters, we analyze how respondents’ partisanship, ideology, immigration views, and demographic factors influence perceptions of voter fraud and support for voter identification.FindingsThe analysis shows that respondents’ partisanship and immigration views are the primary factors in explaining voter fraud perceptions. Ideologically conservative respondents exhibit greater support for voter photo identification laws, irrespective of partisanship. Additionally, our results show that while men and women hold similar beliefs about the prevalence and impact of voter fraud, women are significantly less supportive of voter photo identification laws than men.ConclusionThe study demonstrates that political partisanship and immigration views play a crucial role in shaping perceptions of voter fraud and support for voter photo identification laws in the United Kingdom. Furthermore, gender differences also significantly influence support for these laws, with women being less supportive than men.