Candidate voter dynamics

doi:10.1016/j.physa.2025.131176

Candidate voter dynamics

2025-12-02

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DOI：10.1016/j.physa.2025.131176

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We model dynamically changing candidate positions in the face of a dynamic electorate. To formulate our equations, we use a space–time-continuous Hegselmann–Krause equation, which we solve using a particle method. We use the combined candidate-voter model to demonstrate the possibility of discontinuous jumps in candidate behavior as parameters of the model are varied. We also extend the analysis to a three candidate scenario. We observe that depending on the parameters, candidates do not always come or stay together at their dynamically evolving position.

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