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6 days ago

Why is India rechecking 80 million voters in Bihar? DW 07/24/2025

Bihar's electoral roll revision raises concerns over disenfranchisement as citizens struggle to complete application requirements.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Bangladesh's largest Islamist party rallies for fair elections

Jamaat-e-Islami placed a seven-point demand on the interim government headed by Muhammad Yunus to ensure a free, fair and peaceful election, justice for all mass killings, essential reforms, and a charter for last year's mass uprising.
World politics
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fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Open primaries plan gets shut down by NYC Charter Review Commission | amNewYork

New Yorkers will not vote on implementing open primaries after the city panel decided against placing the measure on November ballots.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

McMorris: How could ranked choice voting reshape California politics?

Ranked choice voting in New York City led to Zohran Mamdani's victory over Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary, eliminating the need for a runoff election.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Vote system change for electing London mayor 'good news for Labour but makes victory harder for Tories and Reform'

London's mayoral election system will change from first past the post to a supplementary vote system, affecting future election outcomes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ministers propose voting changes for mayoral elections in English devolution bill

Ministers are changing the voting system for mayoral elections, moving to a preferential system to ensure candidates have broader support rather than first-past-the-post.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Why is India forcing 80 million people to justify their right to vote?

The Election Commission of India has mandated that nearly 80 million voters in Bihar must re-register or risk being classified as suspected foreign nationals, leading to fears of disenfranchisement.
US politics
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fromMs. Magazine
3 weeks ago

Independence Day, Ranked-Choice Wins and Jacinda Ardern: This Week in Women's Representation - Ms. Magazine

Women’s equality remains an unfinished journey in America, vital to achieving true independence.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Turkey's main opposition party CHP set for showdown DW 06/30/2025

The Turkish opposition party CHP faces potential disbandment after a trial could invalidate its recent party congress.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Wales will overhaul its democracy at the next election. Here's what's changing

The Welsh Senedd is increasing elected members from 60 to 96, marking a significant change in its democratic structure.
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Germany politics
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5 months ago

German election: Winning candidates angry over lost seats DW 02/28/2025

The recent electoral reform in Germany led to controversy after successful candidates were barred from parliament.
Volker Ulrich expressed outrage over electoral reform that excluded him despite winning his district.
Germany politics
fromeuronews
5 months ago

How does Germany's electoral system work and what changes this year?

Germany's upcoming election tests new electoral reforms, with emphasis on economic revival and immigration control.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

German election: Winning candidates angry over lost seats DW 02/28/2025

The recent electoral reform in Germany led to controversy after successful candidates were barred from parliament.
Volker Ulrich expressed outrage over electoral reform that excluded him despite winning his district.
Germany politics
fromeuronews
5 months ago

How does Germany's electoral system work and what changes this year?

Germany's upcoming election tests new electoral reforms, with emphasis on economic revival and immigration control.
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Germany politics
fromeuronews
5 months ago

German expats electoral rules after postal delays hinder voting

Many Germans abroad faced barriers voting in the federal elections due to postal delays, prompting calls for electoral reforms.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Politicians who deliberately lie could be forced from office in Wales

Welsh politicians may face severe penalties for deliberate misinformation, aiming to restore public trust.
Proposed legislation targets false statements made by candidates in elections.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

Insane!' Adam Kinzinger Spars With Scott Jennings On Comparing January 6th Riot to Past Vote Count Objections

"It was a terrible day. Violence, political violence should never be condoned... they chose to analyze two presidencies, which included one day and a whole bunch of other policy decisions."
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fromTruthout
7 months ago

Resurgent Puerto Rico Independence Movement Challenges 126 Years of Colonialism

Juan Dalmau's electoral gains highlight an emerging challenge to Puerto Rico's colonial governance and suggest a shift in political dynamics.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Irish Greens face virtual wipeout after general election rout

The Irish Green Party is facing significant losses in the election, possibly retaining only one seat.
The party leader acknowledged the need for a rebuilding phase after the electoral setback.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

There's a fair way to ensure third-party candidates don't spoil' the US election | David Daley

Kennedy Jr. suspended his campaign to avoid spoiling votes, highlighting the ongoing third-party challenge in elections.
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