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Gender Equality Through Turnover: Quasi-experimental Evidence from Term Limit Reforms in Italy (ICPSR 247980)
Released/updated on: 2026-05-06
Geographic coverage: Italy
Time period: 1992-01-01--2023-12-31
This study examines the conditions under which mayoral term limits affect female political representation, using the Italian context as a natural experiment. Italian mayors were initially restricted to two consecutive five-year terms, but two reforms extended the cap to three terms in smaller municipalities: the first in 2014, applied to municipalities with fewer than 3,000 inhabitants, and the second in 2022, extended to municipalities with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants. Larger municipalities, unaffected by the reforms, serve as a comparison group in a difference-in-discontinuities design. The principal research question is whether—and under what circumstances—term limits foster the entry of women into top local political positions. The study also investigates the mechanisms through which term limits may affect female representation, distinguishing among three channels: a "replacement" effect (the likelihood that a woman replaces a term-limited incumbent), a "selection" effect (whether shorter time horizons differentially influence the attractiveness of political careers for men and women), and an "exposure" effect (whether the presence of female politicians shapes the attitudes of voters, party members, and potential candidates over time). Additional topics covered include incumbency advantage, electoral competition, candidate quantity and quality, electoral turnout, and the interaction between term limits and gender quotas at lower levels of the political hierarchy.The data cover the universe of Italian municipal elections held between 1992 and 2023, excluding regions with special status. Two main datasets were assembled from the Open Data section of the Eligendo portal of the Italian Ministry of the Interior, complemented with information received directly from the Ministry. The first dataset records all Italian local administrators as of December 31 of each year, including name, age, gender, professional title, educational attainment, party affiliation, and assigned position (mayor, executive committee member, or councillor). The second dataset contains information on mayoral candidates, including age, gender, party affiliation, votes received, and electoral turnout. Municipal population information was obtained from the Italian Census. The analysis focuses primarily on municipalities with populations between 1,000 and 7,000 inhabitants surrounding the 3,000 and 5,000 thresholds.
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Simple Crosstabs
Afrobarometer Round 5: The Quality of Democracy and Governance in Ghana, 2012 (ICPSR 35548)
Released/updated on: 2015-03-02
Geographic coverage: Africa, Ghana, Global, Sub-Saharan Africa
Time period: 2012-05-08--2012-05-27
The Afrobarometer is a comparative series of public attitude surveys that collects and disseminates data regarding Africans' views on democracy, governance, the economy, civil society, and related issues. The data are collected from nationally representative samples in face-to-face interviews in the language of the respondent's choice. Standard topics for the Afrobarometer include attitudes toward and evaluations of democracy, governance and economic conditions, political participation, national identity, and social capital. In addition, Round 5 surveys included special modules on taxation; gender issues; crime, conflict and insecurity; globalization; and social service delivery. The surveys also collect a large set of socio-demographic indicators such as age, gender, education level, poverty level, language and ethnicity, and religious affiliation, as well as political party affiliation. Afrobarometer Round 5 surveys were implemented in 35 countries. This particular data collection was concerned with the attitudes and opinions of the citizens of Ghana, and also includes a number of "country-specific questions," many of which are oil-related, designed specifically for the Ghana survey.
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The Southern Illinois Poll: Fall 2013 (ICPSR 100033)
Released/updated on: 2014-08-26
Geographic coverage: Southern Illinois, United States
Time period: 2013-09-20--2013-10-02
The mission of the non-partisan Paul Simon Public Policy Institute polling is to provide citizens, policy-makers, and academic researchers with objective information about trends and issues facing society. The 2013 Southern Illinois Poll interviewed 403 registered voters in 18 southern Illinois counties. The sample of voters came from the Southern Illinois counties of Alexander, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Massac, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Saline, Union, Washington, White, and Williamson. For the entire sample, the statistical margin for error of plus or minus 4.9 percentage points at the 95 percent confidence level. Areas covered by the poll are: general outlook, Illinois 2014 primary election, Illinois political reform, Illinois budget, feelings toward industries and occupational groups, hydraulic fracturing, personal financial situation, abortion and marriage equality. The data includes a series of questions regarding higher education in Illinois, its funding, the priority it should be given, and opportunities for individuals to seek higher education. Demographic information is also included, covering age, race, gender, income, political party affiliation, political ideology, employment, household income, and religious activities. ZIP codes and county of residence are included.
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The Simon Poll: Fall 2008 [Illinois Statewide] (ICPSR 100034)
Released/updated on: 2014-08-26
Geographic coverage: Illinois, United States
Time period: 2008-09-23--2008-10-17
The mission of the non-partisan Paul Simon Public Policy Institute polling is to provide citizens, policy-makers, and academic researchers with objective information about trends and issues facing society. The 2008 Simon Poll interviewed 800 registered voters across Illinois. For the entire sample, the statistical margin for error of plus or minus 3.4 percentage points at the 95 percent confidence level. Areas covered by the poll are: general outlook, legislative redistricting, Illinois budget, campaign finance, term limits, Illinois political reform, government taxes and services, quality of life issues, and the Illinois courts and judiciary. Demographic information is also included, covering age, race, gender, income, political party affiliation, political ideology, employment, household income, and religious activities. Respondents’ ZIP codes are included.
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The Simon Poll: Fall 2011 [Illinois Statewide] (ICPSR 100040)
Released/updated on: 2014-08-26
Geographic coverage: Illinois, United States
Time period: 2011-10-11--2011-10-16
The mission of the non-partisan Paul Simon Public Policy Institute polling is to provide citizens, policy-makers, and academic researchers with objective information about trends and issues facing society. The 2011 Simon Poll interviewed 1,000 registered voters across Illinois. For the entire sample, the statistical margin for error of plus or minus 3 percentage points at the 95 percent confidence level. Areas covered by the poll are: general outlook, Illinois 2012 Primary Election, the presidential race, legislative redistricting, Illinois budget, campaign finance, term limits, political reform, immigration policy, political polarization, economic situation, abortion, and gay marriage. The data also includes a series of questions on born again/evangelical Christians and companion series on biblical literalism. A series of questions investigates the acceptance of women in politics. Demographic information is also included, covering age, race, gender, income, political party affiliation, political ideology, employment, household income, and religious activities. Census division, metropolitan statistical area, and other geographic locators are included.
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Simple Crosstabs
CBS News/New York Times New York City Poll, August #1, 2012 (ICPSR 34633)
Released/updated on: 2013-05-24
Geographic coverage: New York City, United States, New York (state)
Time period: 2012-08-01--2012-08-31
This poll, the first of two fielded August 2012, is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicits public opinion on a range of political and social issues. Respondents were asked their opinion of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's job performance, his amendment of mayor term limits, and whether they approved his handling of crime in the city. Data were collected on general aspects of respondents' lives in New York City, including opinions on their long range view of the city's livability, the city's economy, the city's most important issue, whether they had plans to relocate, whether they held a good or bad image of the city, and who they voted for mayor in 2009. Further opinions were solicited on the state of New York City police and law enforcement, including views on the "stop and frisk" tactic, ethnic group targeting, and whether they approved of Ray Kelly's job performance as New York City Police Commissioner. Questions were also raised on the bicycle lane, bike sharing program and respondents' bicycle riding frequency. Furthermore, respondents were asked about the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, whether they favored the new arena, and how frequently they would attend games. They were also queried on their eating habits, including frequency of dinner in restaurants, the cost at the restaurant, and how often they ate street food. Additional topics included soda preference and the soda ban, opinions of Anthony Weiner, and the noise problem in New York City. Demographic information includes sex, age, race, marital status, education level, employment status, household income, religious preference, political party affiliation, political philosophy, voting behavior, borough of residence, and whether respondents were registered to vote.