Early voting and satisfaction with vote choice

Abstract

Voting early allows people to vote at the time that is most convenient to them. In this study, we examine whether early voting reduces satisfaction with vote choice. Using unique individual-level data from 16 surveys in national and regional elections in 4 countries and more than 15,000 voters, we show that early voters, particularly those who are less informed, are slightly less satisfied with their vote choice than those who vote on Election Day.