Electoral System
Coverage of Electoral System in the Nexus archive.
- Mathematicians prove perfectly fair elections are impossible
Mathematicians have proven that no electoral system can perfectly balance local representation, proportional national results, and a fixed-size parliament when multiple parties compete. A new voting method may reduce these trade-offs and create fairer outcomes.
- Giorgia Meloni's Italy: An authoritarian drift? (part 2)
The article examines pressures on Italy's democratic institutions under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's coalition government, which faces accusations of increasing influence over the judiciary, media, and electoral system. It highlights challenges for migrants, women seeking abortions, and journalists amid political tensions.
- Giorgia Meloni's Italy: An authoritarian drift? (Part 1)
Italy's democratic institutions are under increasing pressure as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's conservative and far-right coalition government faces accusations of seeking greater influence over the judiciary, media, and electoral system. The article highlights challenges for migrants, women seeking abortions, and journalists amid political pressures.
- India’s electoral roll is a living document: CEC
India's recent Assembly elections saw the highest-ever poll participation, indicating public trust in the electoral system. Chief Election Commissioner highlighted this as evidence of democratic vibrancy.
- #EkitiDecides2026: Our electoral system evolving, improving – Senate leader
The Senate leader noted increased compliance with electoral regulations and heightened public awareness of electoral offences and their consequences ahead of the 2026 Ekiti election.
- Adeleke dismisses judgement deregistering Accord, other parties, hails court victory in LG disputes
Governor Adeleke dismissed a court judgment deregistering Accord and other parties, calling it an abuse of the court process and a threat to Nigeria's electoral system. He also celebrated a court victory in local government disputes.
- Labour rushes through 'fix' to prospective Greater Manchester mayor contest if Burnham becomes an MP - by switching to electoral system that helps tactical voting
Labour is altering the electoral system for the Greater Manchester mayor contest if Burnham becomes an MP, aiming to facilitate tactical voting. The change involves switching to a system that advantages such voting strategies.
- Ballot fiasco shakes faith in South Korea’s electoral system
South Korea's reputation as a democratic success story is challenged by a ballot fiasco in the June 3, 2026, nationwide local elections. The incident has shaken public confidence in the electoral system despite the country's history of peaceful power transitions and robust civic engagement.
- Zimbabwe: Gender Equality Without Political Will - Inside Zimbabwe's Electoral System That Still Sidelines Women
The article highlights concerns over Zimbabwe's 2023 election statistics, which show a lack of progress in women's empowerment. Gibson Nyikadzino views the data as a warning about the electoral system's continued marginalization of women.
- Britain becoming ‘soft target’ for Russian propaganda, says security expert
Fiona Hill, a former White House adviser, warned that the UK is becoming vulnerable to Russian and other state propaganda due to a lack of public education on information warfare. She highlighted concerns about online manipulation threatening the electoral system and the absence of civil defense discussions.
- America is vulnerable to electoral vandalism
The article highlights concerns about America's vulnerability to electoral manipulation and a growing distrust in the fairness of elections. It suggests that a significant portion of the population no longer believes elections are conducted equitably.