Here is the abstract: Drafted in exceedingly sparing terms and notoriously difficult to amend, the U.S. Constitution is falling short in one of the most important … Continue reading “Springboard to Ar ...

From literacy tests and poll taxes to the gutting of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, every gain in voting rights has been met ...

While electoral reform could improve the accountability, stability and inclusivity of the South African political system, ...

Researchers investigate the relationship between digital technology and electoral democracy through the DIGIEFFECT project ...

The provincial election is in the rearview mirror as the federal election takes centre stage with pollsters projecting the same scenario seen in the former playing out in the latter — a sweeping ...

He said, “Nigeria’s democracy is at a crossroads ... public awareness on key reforms needed to fix Nigeria’s electoral system and enhance democratic participation.” Mandate4 is urging ...

It is an honour to deliver the keynote address at this prestigious international conference for South Africa’s Electoral Reform Consultation Panel. As we gather here today, our country and our world ...

Stakeholders in Nigeria's electoral reform processes have called for urgent reforms to eliminate godfatherism and strengthen electoral integrity ...

Taking a cue from President Obasanjo, to build a system that genuinely serves the people, African nations must rethink their approach to democracy, drawing inspiration from governance models that have ...

"So many people are just not engaged with our democracy and it's a real shame ... regret was not moving forward with changing the electoral system. "If I have one regret, particularly as we ...

It came down to just two important votes from Sen. Merv Riepe and Sen. Dave Wordekemper. Ultimately the effort to move Nebraska to a winner-take-all system failed. For four hours state senators ...