The Role of Money in Presidential Elections: Empirical Evidence from Democracies

Authors

  • Muhamad Fakhrudin Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Banten, Indonesia
  • Muhammad Riyan Universitas Al-Khairiyah, Indonesia

Keywords:

money, presidential elections, democracies

Abstract

The main findings of the study suggest that money has a significant impact on presidential elections in democracies. The implication is the importance of campaign finance reform to ensure a clean and fair democracy. By understanding the link between money and election results, we can take concrete steps to improve democratic processes in the future. Our research found that money has a significant role to play in presidential elections in democracies. Empirical data shows that candidates with greater access to campaign finance tend to have an advantage in grabbing voters' votes. This demonstrates the importance of transparent and controlled campaign finance to ensure a fair and clean presidential election process. From this research, we find that money plays an important role in presidential elections in democracies. The implication of these findings is that clean and fair presidential elections are still a challenge, as money can influence the outcome of successful votes and candidates. This points to the need for reforms in the campaign finance system to keep democracy dignified and honest.

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Published

2025-12-08

How to Cite

Fakhrudin, M., & Riyan, M. (2025). The Role of Money in Presidential Elections: Empirical Evidence from Democracies. Journal of Intersectionality: Law and Gender, 1(1), 16–31. Retrieved from https://jurnal.algoria.biz.id/index.php/intersectionality/article/view/5