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It can shift close races, especially in urban constituencies, but turnout alone rarely overcomes strong incumbency or entrenched patronage networks.
Where diaspora voting is legally recognised, remittance-linked lobbying and absentee ballots both matter; where it isn't, influence is mostly financial and reputational.
Coalition partners frequently campaign on conflicting mandates, so major bills get watered down to the lowest common denominator to keep the coalition intact.
Evidence is mixed — term limits reduce entrenchment risk but can also push outgoing leaders toward short-term extraction before they leave office.
Approved questions get answered by a contributor and posted above.
Tell us the bill, election or institution — we'll find a contributor.
