A survey by the Ipsos company showed that only 21% of those surveyed think they are well informed about the 2024 municipal election.
Only 21% of the people interviewed believe that they are well informed about the municipal electionof regional councilors and governors, which will take place on October 26 and 27, as revealed by the public opinion research company Ipsos.
In its report, the company stated that only 55% know that they should vote for councilorswhile less than half that there will be elections for governors (42%) and regional councilors (45%)..
According to the survey, In September, 96% of those consulted knew about the elections at the end of the montheleven points more than what was registered in July (85%).
Less than half will vote because they are interested in the election
Ipsos reported that the majority of people consulted (68%) consider it important to participate in the municipal electionwhile almost nine out of ten respondents (89%) state that they are most likely to vote.
However, 47% said that they will go to vote because they are interested in the election, while 30% will attend because it is their duty, but they are not really interestedand 19% to avoid a possible fine for not paying.
Given the possibility of being appointed board member, 90% indicated that they would apply if selectedbut only 23% would do it out of true interest, 42% would show up because it is their duty and 25% to avoid being fined.
When analyzing the results of the survey, the director of Public Studies at Ipsos, Alejandra Ojeda, reflected that “The level of misinformation among the people who must go to vote regarding the positions we have to elect is worrying.in addition to this lack of knowledge being concentrated in specific groups such as low socioeconomic levels and among young people.”
“Although this is a sign of disaffection with the electoral processes on the part of citizens, it is also It is a sign of a political system that has failed to connect with citizen expectations“concluded Ojeda.