Data and Code for: The Political Consequences of Mass Repatriation

What happens when a country's electorate suddenly expands by hundreds of thousands of new voters? This study examines the political impact of the mass arrival of repatriates from Algeria to France. Using this quasi-experiment, I demonstrate that their arrival caused significant changes in the French electoral landscape. In areas of exposure to their arrival, they increased the French electorate and reshaped the vote for right-wing parties. Furthermore, their presence influenced candidates' electoral strategies, causing all candidates to shift their electoral manifestos towards pro-repatriate stances. This significant historical event influenced French political life, reshaping electoral dynamics and political strategies in France.