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Much like in the UK, the First Past the Post style Electoral College can crown the wrong winner

Could Trump lose the popular vote for the...

Before the last US Presidential election, in 2020, we asked...

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Kamala Harris with a US flag, text overlay reads: “Winner-take-all voting makes most Americans nervous spectators and symbolic participants in their choice of leaders”

What Kamala Harris’ nomination means for the American...

Rob Richie is the co-founder and senior advisor to FairVote,...

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Changing Politics: Election reform opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic

Changing Politics: Election reform opportunities on both sides...

2024 has been a big election year in both the...

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European Congress of Local Governments

European local government: New ideas of decentralisation in...

I was delighted to be asked to moderate the main...

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Over 3 million more British citizens might be able to vote in the next election

How do countries around the world deal with...

In October, legislation was introduced which would enable over 3...

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How proportional representation worked in the Polish election

With a population of around 40 million, Poland is the...

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2, 3, 4 or 5 years? How regular should elections be?

Short, long, or in-between: How long do parliaments...

Regular elections are a core part of any democracy, but...

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In conversation with founding President and CEO of Fair Vote USA, Rob Richie.

Campaigning for Proportional Representation: Lessons from around the...

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Historically Greek elections have been noted for their rather unusual system of bonus seats

Greece changes electoral law, then changes it back

Greece is holding their 2023 elections on 21 May, following...

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Holland Netherlands

Why did the Netherlands adopt nationwide proportional representation?

The Dutch prioritised proportionality above all else when creating their...

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Central party leaders have little influence over who is elected

How do Finland’s elections work?

On Sunday 2nd April, voters in Finland will go to...

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Proportional representation is the most popular form of democracy in the world today

How many countries around the world use proportional...

Proportional representation is the most popular form of democracy for...

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