Home visits as a campaign strategy

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A test of political professionalization
By Michel Catlla
English

During an election campaign, door‑to‑door canvassing is an activity that allows for the highest level of convenience and personalization in the relationship between a candidate and voters. The article describes in detail the actors, their activities, their interactions, and their organization. Door‑to‑door canvassing appears as a component of the electoral ritual. These activities are not intended so much to bring the logic of universal suffrage under control. They are more interested in proving a form of professionalism in the practice of political work.

Keywords

  • Elections
  • Election campaign
  • Home visits
  • Political work
  • Professionalization
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