The Reformer

France’s Two-Round system frequently produces highly disproportional results

How do elections work for France’s parliament, the French National Assembly?

Fresh from re-electing Emmanuel Macron as president on 24 April 2022, French voters are now returning to the polls on...

Much more can be achieved to build a Scottish democracy fit for the the 21st Century

ERS Scotland: Our plans for the years ahead

At ERS Scotland we are constantly monitoring the political seas and updating our course to make sure we have the...

We have a chance to create a new Welsh democracy Lets do it properly

Wales can lead the way and deliver a parliament fit for the 21st Century

Reform of the Senedd has been discussed since its inception. When it opened in 1999  it had just 60 members,...

How do elections work in Australia?

British voters may have to wait up to five years for a general election, but, for Australians, the opportunity comes...

We can revive local democracy in Scotland

Scottish local democracy can build and strengthen our communities

Democracy is the right for people to decide how the place where they live is run. But too few people...

Elections in the German states are hugely important

How do elections work in the German States?

Fresh off the heels of voters in Germany’s northernmost state of Schleswig-Holstein, this Sunday 15th May it is North-Rhine Westphalia’s...

Enough is enough voters in England need a real voice

Voters’ views warped across England and Wales as First Past the Post holds back elections

Elections happened across the UK yesterday, with polls in Northern Ireland Assembly and local elections for all of Scotland and...

Polling Station

Making the case for STV in England – our local elections campaign

Over the last few months the ERS has been building interest in how STV can make the UK’s politics fairer...

The Power of Preferences_STV in Scottish Local Elections preview

The Power of Preferences: STV in Scottish Local Elections

Much talk of the need for electoral reform focuses on Westminster and the goal of a proportionally elected House of...

Slovenia uses an interesting and unusual system of proportional representation

How do elections work in Slovenia?

The process of democratisation since the collapse of communism has not been uniform across eastern Europe, but some countries, such...

74 councilllors will be elected unopposed

Elections Cancelled: Over 100,000 Welsh voters to be denied a vote

With elections coming up across the country, campaigners across Wales are gearing up the familiar routine of doorstep conversations, leaflets...

For too long England has lagged behind on progress towards fairer votes

Why England needs the Single Transferable Vote

In May 2022, local elections will take place throughout Scotland and Wales, as well as in many parts of England,...