Vienna before the election: SPÖ is fighting for voters, Greens and Neos on the upper!

, which is moving into the state parliament for the first time since 1949. In the city of Salzburg, she was even the second strongest party behind the ÖVP with 21.5 percent. While the green party fell to votes to 8.2 percent, the NEOS missed the state parliament with only 4.2 percent. This choice was also remarkable because the blue and black government coalition of June 14, 2023 is the first of its kind in Salzburg.

factors of voter turnout

The turnout is influenced by various factors, including socio-economic and demographic variables. It is known that people at the lower end of the income spectrum often feel that political parties do not represent, which leads to a lower turnout. In contrast, citizens can often not provide enough interest in political decisions with high financial resources.

The majority of citizens see it as a duty to vote, but disinterest and dissatisfaction with the political system are also large influencing factors. The mobility of the voters, both geographically and socially, was identified as the reason for lower turnout. The spatial and temporal context of the choice also plays a crucial role. Voters tend to be more active in elections with large political directions.

The upcoming elections in Vienna could thus offer interesting insights into the political landscape in Austria, especially with regard to the turnout and the effectiveness of the campaign strategies of the parties.