The Analysis of Web Campaigning and Use of Internet by Candidates during the 2008 Parliamentary elections

Andrei Khrapavitski. The Analysis of Web Campaigning and Use of Internet by Candidates during the 2008 Parliamentary elections // Political Sphere №11, 2008 p. 38-47 ISSN1819-3625

Abstract

The figures presented in this study show a low level of web campaigning among the opposition and the government-supported nominees alike during the 2008 Parliamentary election in Belarus. The research indicates low personal input from the candidates to Internet campaigning and apathetic online activities on political parties’ Web sites.

Key words:

The Internet use, web campaigning, Belarusian elections.

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Andrei Khrapavitski. The Analysis of Web Campaigning and Use of Internet by Candidates during the 2008 Parliamentary elections // Political Sphere №11, 2008 p. 38-47 ISSN1819-3625