Comparative Candidate Survey

Since 2005, the Comparative Candidate Survey (CCS) has been conducting surveys of all candidates for parliamentary elections in participating countries. The questionnaire has a common basis, the content of which is established by the member countries, as well as specific components adapted for each election in order to better understand local characteristics. One of the main objectives is to analyse the extent to which candidates conduct their own campaigns differentiates from the party they belong to.

The data can be downloaded after registration on the website.