Post-election violence is a common form of conflict, but its underlying mechanisms are not well understood. Using data … from the 2007 Philippine mayoral elections, this paper provides evidence that post-election violence is particularly … that the increase in post-election violence is related to the incumbent's political platform or their performance in past …

This paper explores the effect of oil shocks on electoral outcomes. Using a new polling and election data set for 207 … for incumbents in the runup to reelection and a reversal in the leaning of the political party in power post-election …