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A study found just 31 credible instances of impersonation out of more than one billion ballots

Papers, please: Why the UK must think again...

Voting is a key cornerstone of any democratic system. Just...

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There is a huge imbalance in individual voting power across the USA

When it comes to fair votes, the US...

If seats are ever to match votes in America, the...

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America’s Electoral College is unique for a reason

Four ways of electing a president – ranked...

America’s presidential election is the most famous presidential election in...

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Bush and Trump both won elections with fewer votes than their opponent

How the US’ warped Electoral College means millions...

In the last five US elections, two presidents have been...

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Trump was able to beat Clinton, despite losing by nearly three million votes

Could Trump win the Presidency and lose the...

There have been two ‘wrong winners’ in UK general elections...

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presidential campaign locations

US election: Why 33 states have had no...

FairVote’s Benjamin Oestericher explains how America’s first past the post...

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Constitutional Convention

Manifesto for Democracy: Deepening Democracy

Democracy is about empowering citizens to be involved in their...

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ERS in the Press – October 2020

This month has seen a renewed interest in proportional representation...

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2019 must be the last election with voters left in the dark

As the Scottish Government closes the ‘dark ads’...

For too long now, online political campaigning in Britain has gone effectively...

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Young voters

Manifesto for Democracy: Education for the future

Education is key to ensuring that newly enfranchised voters understand...

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Manifesto for democracy: A Stronger Senedd

The Senedd looks very different to when it was first...

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ERS Cymru 2021 manifesto preview

ERS Cymru’s 2021 Manifesto for Democracy

In just over six short months voters in Wales will...

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