Australia has 95 percent voter turnout and 20 other countries have successful compulsory voting
Election Methods articles on Democracy Chronicles
This election methods reform section will highlight alternatives to the widely used plurality voting system like approval, ranked and instant-runoff voting. See our entire section called Voting Methods Central. Also see our section on American democracy.
Amazing Rise of Kurdish Women’s Political Power
Total war driving Kurdish women’s political power rise similar to effect of world wars in Europe
Two Thirds Want Toronto Ranked Voting Introduction
Polls shows large majority back Toronto ranked voting introduction to fix growing political crisis
Design for Future African Union Parliament Announced
Creation of an African Union Parliament has lofty ambitions but like UN, leaves much to be desired
Burma Picks Firstpastthepost Over Proportional Representation
Election method experts warn of repeating other nations’ mistakes as Burma Picks Firstpastthepost
Nebraska Signature Requirements Unfair to Urban Voters
Court ruling blocks Nebraska signature requirements that gave rural areas more weight than urban
Reforming Uganda’s First Past the Post Election System
Expert suggests replacing Uganda’s first past the post voting with proportional representation
Election Day 2014: Independent Voters Locked Out Again
Tuesday was typical. We saw low voter turnout. We’ve looked at the results from the congressional elections decided so far along with the standing seats, and we’ve compared who gets elected to how voters actually identify. Brace yourself. It’s bad.
Political Decree of Non-Voting Election Specialist
Progressives are right about the possibility of a split-vote when they vote for progressive parties if they worry about taking votes from a Democrat. But that doesn’t matter unless you think the Democrat is worth electing or any different from the Republicans.
Success of Independent Candidates to Tip Senate Balance
Vote splitting to independent candidates from either major party could tip Senate balance tomorrow