Voter frustration could mute slim boost incumbency gives sitting MPs at the ballot box
Political strategists say Canadians are frustrated after almost two years of dealing with the pandemic, and that calling an election without a 'clear narrative' can damage the incumbent's advantage.
While incumbency can give sitting MPs an advantage at the ballot box, the current large swings in polling could mute the slight benefit.
Research shows that despite what name is actually on it, voters cast the ballot for a party's national leader and national policies, but the local candidate still...
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