Voter Behaviour in Somaliland

The main aim of the study was to understand voter behaviour in Somaliland, with a particular focus on the upcoming presidential elections. Specifically, the study objectives were: To measure attitudes towards the National Election Commission (NEC) of Somaliland; to measure attitudes toward the postponement of the parliamentary elections, the possible postponement of the planned presidential elections, and the consequences of this; to explore how informed voters are about the upcoming presidential election and identify their sources of information about the upcoming elections; to understand people’s motivations for voting and to understand why people vote for particular parties and candidates.