Mayor Age Impact

The plot titled “Expected Lifespan Given Election Outcome” visualizes the expected lifespan of political candidates based on their election outcomes. The x-axis represents the expected lifespan in years, while the y-axis categorizes the candidates by their political party affiliation (Democrat, Republican, Third Party). The plot uses density ridges to show the distribution of expected lifespans for candidates who won (turquoise) and those who lost (red) the election. The subtitle “Winning is associated with about 8 extra years” highlights the key finding that winning an election is linked to a significantly longer expected lifespan. This pattern is consistent across different political parties, suggesting that the advantage of winning extends beyond party lines. The plot effectively conveys that election success may have a notable impact on the longevity of political candidates.