Commoners win control of Tongan parliament
Tonga – one of the world’s few remaining political monarchies – has moved a decisive step closer to democratic government, electing the first national Government which is not subject to … Continue reading
Queensland headed for close, complex election result
Voters in the Australian state of Queensland will elect their state Legislative Assembly tomorrow. The poll is shaping up as a close contest between the two main parties, with the … Continue reading
US state and local elections will test national mood
Voters in two US states – Virginia and New Jersey – will provide the first major test of the impact of the Trump administration on US politics. Elections for a … Continue reading
UK House of Commons debates proportional representation
The debate over electoral reform for the United Kingdom has moved a small step forward, with a debate in the House of Commons on the subject. In response to well-supported … Continue reading
Japanese parliament brings huge majority, but in distorted result
The early election called by Japanese Prime Minster Shinzo Abe has served him well, narrowly maintaining his government’s two-thirds majority in the Shugi-in, the lower house of the Japanese parliament. … Continue reading
Queensland state election called early – for last time?
The Legislative Assembly of Queensland has been dissolved for an early election – possibly the last time a state premier can casually choose an election date in Australia. Once the … Continue reading
Dual foreign citizens ousted from Australian Parliament
Australian voters cannot elect candidates with inherited dual citizenship to their national Parliament, the nation’s High Court has ruled, despite nearly half of the nation’s people having – or being … Continue reading
Japanese government may win election landslide
The incumbent government of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe looks likely to win a landslide in this weekend’s snap national elections. The long-dominant Liberal Democrat Party, despite recent scandals, is … Continue reading
Argentinians to elect half their parliament
Argentinians are voting on Sunday in an unusual two-cycle system to elect their national legislature. The system involves half of the seats in each of the the Cámara de Diputados (Chamber … Continue reading
Czechs voting with individual-based list method
Despite using a party list electoral system, Czech voters actually get at least some say on which individuals represent them in their parliament. The Czechs will elect their national Poslanecka … Continue reading
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