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Democratic Confidence From Abroad: Evidence From the Mexican Diaspora in the United States
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Abstract: This study examines the relationship between Mexican diasporic citizens’ perceptions of electoral integrity and their participation in elections from abroad, as well as their levels of political efficacy, contributing to scholarship on transnational political behavior among diaspora communities. Utilizing data from two pre-election surveys of Mexican citizens residing in the United States, we find that respondents with high levels of confidence in the electoral process are more likely to vote from abroad and believe that their extraterritorial vote matters to national elections. This research provides new insight into the political attitudes and orientations of diasporic citizens’ views toward democratic institutions and our understanding of transnational democratic participation.
Keywords: diaspora voting; electoral integrity; external vote; Mexico; voter efficacy
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Vol 14 (2026): Causes and Consequences of Confidence in Democratic Elections (In Progress)
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