Het Nerdvote Effect - Bert Hubert's writings
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- Barbara Kathmann (GroenLinks-PvdA, age 32) will be re-elected as MP through preferential votes, with approximately 30,000 votes, three times more than in 2023.
- The NerdVote campaign aimed to support candidates who prioritize IT independence from US Big Tech, privacy, and cybersecurity.
- NerdVote strategically advised voting for Barbara Kathmann, who was not prominently featured by the 'Stem op een Vrouw' initiative.
- NerdVote attracted over 80,000 unique visitors and 500 newsletter subscribers, gaining traction through popular podcasts and a Reddit AMA with 200,000 visitors.
- The 'Stem op een Vrouw' effect on other candidates (e.g., Marleen Haage, Iris Vrolijks) was limited to a few thousand additional votes, while Barbara's boost was much larger.
- Although Barbara's own network and prior performance contributed, NerdVote likely played a significant role in her preferential vote surge.
- The analysis suggests NerdVote had a notable impact for a candidate with the right drive, network, and background, but may not boost every candidate similarly.