This book examines variations in voter turnout at the sub-national level during general
elections. It employs a case study-mixed methods approach combining quantitative and
qualitative data to provide in-depth evidence for three systematically selected constituencies
with varying levels of voter turnout. Findings from the study challenge the adequacy of the
strict application of rational choice theory in providing a comprehensive understanding of why
voter turnout might vary. The book furthermore advances a framework that is individual and
collective-level utilities expanding on the concept of utility to account for variations in
voter turnouts. The book's conclusions highlight the importance of local contexts in shaping
voter behaviour and emphasises the primacy of local political dynamics when studying voter
behaviour. Moreover the book enriches our understanding of voter behaviour on the African
continent underscoring the need to adopt a multi-dimensional lens for the study of African
politics.
