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In the 2025 federal election, Canadians achieved the highest turnout since 1993. A new study in the Canadian Journal of Political Science examined how a voter’s political views compare with those of their neighbors. Lead author and co‑authors Daniel Rubenson, Roosmarijn de Geus, Benjamin Allen Stevens, and Peter John Loewen focused on local political alignment as a factor influencing turnout. The research suggests that proximity to like‑minded peers may affect whether individuals feel compelled to vote. The study highlights the importance of neighborhood political dynamics in electoral participation.

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