Release of the CLD update

15 Apr 2023

The Comparative Legislators Database team is proud to announce the release of the latest update, which brings even more countries and legislatures into the comprehensive database.

The Comparative Legilators Database on BJPS

23 Feb 2021

A new scientific publication has introduced the Comparative Legislators Database (CLD), a groundbreaking resource that aims to improve understanding of political representatives’ behavior. With information on over 45,000 contemporary and historical politicians from ten countries, the CLD brings together micro-data collection efforts from open-collaboration platforms and other sources, integrating with renowned political science datasets.