Bame Candidates in Local Elections in Britain

Bibliographic Data

ID6312299
AuthorsMichael Thrasher (University of Plymouth), Galina Borisyuk (0000-0002-0295-6909, University of Plymouth), Colin Rallings (University of Plymouth), Mary Shears (University of Plymouth)
Year2013
Volume66
Issue2
Pages286-304
Publication date2013-04-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueParliamentary Affairs (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0031-2290 • E-ISSN: 1460-2482
PublisherOxford University Press (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1093/pa/gss087
OpenAlexW2162995758
LanguageEN
Citations received7
References cited17

Differences between white and Black, Asian and other minority ethnic (BAME) local election candidates in Britain are examined using survey data. BAME candidates are more likely to be younger and better educated but fewer women are recruited from among this group. Such candidates are electorally inexperienced, have stronger ties with community-related organisations and are more likely to make their own decision to stand for election rather than being approached by a fellow party member. Community ties are also evident when respondents are asked about their support network upon becoming a candidate with almost two-thirds of BAME candidates experiencing positive support from this quarter

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