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First Past the Post has randomly thrown up parliaments that bear little resemblance to how Canadians voted
Electoral Reform in Westminster

First Past the Post has played havoc with Canadian federal elections

Earlier this year, we wrote about Justin Trudeau’s regret at failing to deliver electoral reform during his near decade as...

There is no denying that Germany’s system has done a better job of reflecting the wishes of voters than the FPTP system
Electoral Reform in Westminster

Exploring the proportional outcome of Germany’s 2025 Federal election

With around 84.5 million inhabitants, Germany is the most populous country in western Europe. A German Federal election, where representatives...

Electoral Reform in Westminster

How Trudeau missed the opportunity for electoral reform in Canada

At the beginning of 2025, the Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced his decision to resign. He will stay in...

Ireland's general election will mark a century of national elections held using the Single Transferable Vote
Electoral Reform in Westminster

Unlike the UK, Ireland’s voting system can cope with changing voter preferences

When Ireland goes to the polls for its general election, on Friday 29 November, it will mark over 100 years...

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

Could Trump lose the popular vote for the third time but secure a second term as President?

Before the last US Presidential election, in 2020, we asked whether it was possible for Donald Trump to again lose...

Jill Rutter, Chris Hipkins and Darren Hughes at Labour Conference 2024
Electoral Reform in Westminster

Former New Zealand PM praises ‘very stable’ PR at Labour Conference

Despite the downcast weather in Liverpool this week there was an upbeat mood at the Labour conference as the party...

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”
Electoral Reform in Westminster

What Kamala Harris’ nomination means for the American party system

Rob Richie is the co-founder and senior advisor to FairVote, a sister organisation to the Electoral Reform Society. FairVote is...

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

Changing Politics: Election reform opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic (FairVote and Electoral Reform Society)

2024 has been a big election year in both the United States and the United Kingdom, and both countries are...

European Congress of Local Governments
Electoral Reform in Westminster

European local government: New ideas of decentralisation in a changing world

I was delighted to be asked to moderate the main Plenary Session of the 9th Annual Congress on European Local...

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

How do countries around the world deal with overseas voters?

In October, legislation was introduced which would enable over 3 million more British citizens to vote. Wondering where the government...

Electoral Reform in Westminster

How proportional representation worked in the Polish election

With a population of around 40 million, Poland is the European Union’s fifth largest member and by far the largest...

2, 3, 4 or 5 years? How regular should elections be?
Electoral Reform in Westminster

Short, long, or in-between: How long do parliaments last?

Regular elections are a core part of any democracy, but how regular should they be? There has been a lot...