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| Kerianne Rubenstein, Anna Pierce and Georgia Andrews |
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| ''Voting behavior in Tour de France host communities'' |
| ( 2026, Vol. 46 No.2 ) |
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| There is evidence that hosting the Tour de France, unlike other mega sporting events, can yield economic benefits. This article builds on these findings by examining the political benefits of hosting a Tour de France stage. We measure the relationship between hosting a stage of the Tour de France and the likelihood of the incumbent party's re-election. While several scholars have claimed that political leaders benefit from hosting mega-events, there is little, if any, empirical work investigating this. Our results show there is no significant relationship between the re-election rates of the incumbent party in communes that hosted a Tour de France stages. Further, our article contributes to the academic discussion surrounding the political benefits from hosting mega-events. |
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| Keywords: Tour de France, Professional Cycling, Public Choice, Voting
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JEL: D7 - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making: General
L8 - Industry Studies: Services: General |
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| Manuscript Received : Jul 14 2026 | | Manuscript Accepted : Jun 30 2026 |
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