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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
US Elections

Spruiking, fake tradies and corflute stoushes: how to understand the Australian election

Australia's government ensures high voter participation through compulsory voting and a unique preferential voting system.
#ranked-choice-voting
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Op-ed: Santa Clara County residents favor ranked choice voting - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County voters want ranked choice voting implemented, which has proven successful in other California cities.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
SF politics

They said it: Why not have ranked-choice voting?

Concerns about the complexity of ranked-choice voting persist among residents, delaying its potential adoption in Santa Clara County.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Op-ed: Santa Clara County residents favor ranked choice voting - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County voters want ranked choice voting implemented, which has proven successful in other California cities.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
SF politics

They said it: Why not have ranked-choice voting?

Concerns about the complexity of ranked-choice voting persist among residents, delaying its potential adoption in Santa Clara County.
more#ranked-choice-voting
#political-parties
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
US politics

People Are Sharing The Things They Will Never Understand About The United States

U.S. political parties are loosely organized coalitions, differing from the structured parties globally.
fromwww.thelocal.de
3 months ago
Germany news

What foreigners in Germany should know about the voting system

Current poll leaders in Germany advocate for restrictive immigration policies, raising concerns among foreign citizens.
Germany's electoral vote distribution complicates the implications of current polling for potential government changes.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
US politics

People Are Sharing The Things They Will Never Understand About The United States

U.S. political parties are loosely organized coalitions, differing from the structured parties globally.
fromwww.thelocal.de
3 months ago
Germany news

What foreigners in Germany should know about the voting system

Current poll leaders in Germany advocate for restrictive immigration policies, raising concerns among foreign citizens.
Germany's electoral vote distribution complicates the implications of current polling for potential government changes.
more#political-parties
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

A Mathematical Explanation of What is Going to Win Best Picture This Year | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The 2009 shift to a preferential ballot for Best Picture voting transformed the process to favor broad support over simple plurality.
#democracy
East Bay (California)
fromwww.ocregister.com
6 months ago

Is the Constitution threatening democracy? UC Berkley law dean argues it is

The Electoral College significantly distorts the value of votes, leading to inequitable representation and making votes in smaller states disproportionately powerful.
fromIndependent
4 months ago
Canada news

Colm O'Rourke: End of pre-season competitions won't improve player welfare

GAA's voting system can lead to unexpected outcomes, such as winning and losing simultaneously.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.ocregister.com
6 months ago

Is the Constitution threatening democracy? UC Berkley law dean argues it is

The Electoral College significantly distorts the value of votes, leading to inequitable representation and making votes in smaller states disproportionately powerful.
fromIndependent
4 months ago
Canada news

Colm O'Rourke: End of pre-season competitions won't improve player welfare

GAA's voting system can lead to unexpected outcomes, such as winning and losing simultaneously.
more#democracy
#us-elections
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

US election results 2024 live: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris vie to be president

The Electoral College system can result in a president elected without winning the popular vote.
A candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win the U.S. presidency.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

How does the Electoral College work and why will it decide the next president?

The Electoral College allows for representation of both populous and smaller states, despite its potential to overrule the popular vote in elections.
fromWashington Post
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The world is trying to make sense of the U.S. electoral college

The U.S. electoral college system can be confusing for international audiences, as the candidate with the most votes does not always win.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

US election results 2024 live: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris vie to be president

The Electoral College system can result in a president elected without winning the popular vote.
A candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win the U.S. presidency.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

How does the Electoral College work and why will it decide the next president?

The Electoral College allows for representation of both populous and smaller states, despite its potential to overrule the popular vote in elections.
fromWashington Post
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The world is trying to make sense of the U.S. electoral college

The U.S. electoral college system can be confusing for international audiences, as the candidate with the most votes does not always win.
more#us-elections
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

Sri Lanka holds historic second count to choose president DW 09/22/2024

Anura Kumara Dissanayake leads Sri Lankan presidential race, but second choice counting is necessary to declare the winner.
#electoral-college
US Elections
fromTruthout
7 months ago

2 Republican States May Manipulate Electoral College Outcome to Favor Trump

The Electoral College system disproportionately benefits smaller states, allowing candidates to win without the popular vote.
State legislatures can manipulate electors' distribution, influencing election outcomes.
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago
Left-wing politics

US election: What is the Electoral College? DW 08/22/2024

The US Electoral College was created as a compromise to balance power and ensure informed voting decisions.
US Elections
fromTruthout
7 months ago

2 Republican States May Manipulate Electoral College Outcome to Favor Trump

The Electoral College system disproportionately benefits smaller states, allowing candidates to win without the popular vote.
State legislatures can manipulate electors' distribution, influencing election outcomes.
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago
Left-wing politics

US election: What is the Electoral College? DW 08/22/2024

The US Electoral College was created as a compromise to balance power and ensure informed voting decisions.
more#electoral-college
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