Replacing electoral college system today is not as easy as might appear despite its many problems
Proportional Representation articles on DC
Proportional representation is a concept in voting systems that means that the number of seats won by a party or group of candidates is proportionate to the number of votes received. Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on the Electoral College.
New Hope For D.C. Statehood Backers
D.C. statehood bid gets a boost from mention inside draft proposal of Democratic Party Platform
Why Half of Americans Believe the Primary System is Rigged
The poll surveyed 1,500 citizens and revealed that 51% believed that the current system was “rigged” and another 27% do not understand sufficiently enough the current presidential primary system.
Trudeau’s Proportional Representation Promise
At The Center for Election Science, we’ve consistently spoken out against first-past-the-post, also known as the choose-one plurality voting method. And proportional representation deserves to be a part of that conversation.
On the South Korean Election Reform Standoff
Parties can’t reach agreement in proportional representation in South Korean election reform fight
VIDEO: Ralph Nader Backs National Popular Vote Campaign
National Popular Vote campaign would help independents and third parties argues Ralph Nader
New Jersey Redistricting Plans Opposed by Republicans
Republican lawmakers warn that latest New Jersey redistricting proposals are partisan in design
Process to Abolish Canada’s Senate Should Move Forward
Many believe that getting rid of Canada’s Senate entirely will enhance the country’s democracy
Canadian Election Reforms Seek Proportional Representation
Will latest design of Canadian election reforms see an explosion of smaller parties in Parliament?
Nepal’s Indigenous Blockading Nation For Election Reforms
Humanitarian catastrophe may follow from continued blockade by turbulent Nepal’s indigenous groups