STUDY UNEQUAL DEMOCRACIES WHO DOES (NOT) VOTE IN MONTENEGRO Slaven Živkovi ć and Olivera Komar July 2025 Voting is considered a civic virtue and high election turnout is seen as a vital indicator of a healthy democracy, suggesting engaged and representative deci­sion-making by elected officials. Voter turnout in Montenegro has sharply declined, particularly in the 2023 elections, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the electoral process and citizens’ belief in the importance of their vote. Key factors influencing voter turnout in Montenegro include satisfaction with democracy, age, education, and ethnicity, with significant efforts needed to address inequalities and engage more voters to ensure representative elections.