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  • Political Science
  • Canadian Politics
  • Municipal Governance

Background:

  • Ontario, Canada, has a long-standing tradition of non-partisanship in municipal elections.
  • Understanding citizen attitudes is crucial for analyzing the persistence of this non-partisanship.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate citizen support for municipal political parties versus independents in Ontario.
  • To explore the reasons behind voter preferences and identify factors associated with support for parties.

Main Methods:

  • Mixed-methods approach utilizing a survey of eligible voters in Ontario.
  • Analysis of citizen attitudes toward different types of municipal parties and independents.

Main Results:

  • Limited citizen support for municipal political parties was observed.
  • Voters provided nuanced reasons for preferring either independents or parties.
  • Several factors correlating with support for municipal parties were identified.

Conclusions:

  • Public opinion plays a significant role in maintaining non-partisanship in Ontario's municipal elections.
  • Citizen attitudes suggest a complex and informed electorate regarding municipal political structures.