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Wales has 16 new constituencies, each one electing six Members of the Senedd
ERS Cymru

There is a new way of voting at the Senedd election this May. How does it work?

Whatever happens in May, the next Senedd election is set to be historic. For instance, recent polling has pointed to...

Electoral Reform in Westminster

2025 at the ERS: Our work in Scotland and Wales

Each year we write an Annual Review which looks back at our achievements across the last 12 months, and explains...

This draft Bill demonstrates how easy the change from the closed list system to STV would be
Welsh Parliament

Closed Lists were a misstep, cross-party STV bill would put the Senedd back on track

Wales stands at an important crossroads in its democratic journey. ERS Cymru has developed a proposal to change the way...

This election marks a turning point - not just in who governs Wales, but in how that governance works
ERS Cymru

One year to go until a Senedd election all about change

In a year’s time, voters across Wales will head to the polls to elect a new Senedd for the seventh...

the responsibility is now squarely on political parties to step up
Welsh Parliament

Why the next Senedd could be the least representative of women ever

The Senedd hit the headlines back in 2003 when it became the first legislature in the world to reach 50:50...

Jess Blair and Rhun ap Iorwerth MS
ERS Cymru

In discussion with Plaid Cymru leader Rhun Ap Iorwerth MS: Threats, Challenges and Opportunities for Welsh Democracy

Last weekend, Plaid Cymru members gathered in Llandudno for their Spring Conference as they begin to set their sights on...

Access key details about elections candidates and polling arrangements
ERS Cymru

We called for a one stop shop for election information – it’s now coming to Wales

On Tuesday, the Senedd approved regulations establishing the Welsh Voter Information Platform, as required by Section 26 of the Elections...

ERS Cymru

Why the Senedd’s new recall system might hurt accountability

Last week, the Senedd’s Standards of Conduct Committee published a report recommending the introduction of a recall procedure, allowing voters...

Jessica Blair and Mark Drakeford
Electoral Reform in Westminster

Listen to our conversation with Mark Drakeford MS on Welsh democracy

Back at Welsh Labour party conference in November, ERS Cymru hosted an ‘in conversation’ with Mark Drakeford MS where he...

Plaid Cymru Conference ERS panel discussion
Electoral Reform in Westminster

Where next for Welsh democracy as Plaid Cymru top Senedd voting intention poll?

The latest Barn Cymru poll released earlier in December by YouGov for ITV Wales and Cardiff University’s Wales Governance Centre...

Over 70% of residents in a consultation, and a majority of councillors backed the move
ERS Cymru

Majority of councillors vote for STV in Gwynedd, but vote fails to reach high threshold by one vote

There was a disappointing outcome in Gwynedd this afternoon as we just fell short in winning the council’s vote on...

Under a third of respondents supported First Past the Post for local elections in Powys
ERS Cymru

Second Welsh consultation backs STV as Powys residents nearly two-thirds in favour

There was more fantastic news out of Wales last week, as Powys County Council released the results of their consultation...