Tag #Electoral Reform

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Greek Polls Show Political Deadlock Despite Proposed Electoral Reforms

Post-election polls in Greece indicate a potential political deadlock, with the leading party (New Democracy) falling short of a self-sufficient majority despite various proposed electoral law changes, including lowering the bonus seat threshold or increasing the parliamentary entry barrier, all bas...

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Greek Opposition Suspects Electoral Law Change Amidst PM's Denials

Amidst denials from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, opposition parties suspect a potential change in the electoral law, citing concerns within the ruling party about re-election and interpreting his July comments on toxic political discourse as an indirect justification for raising the ele...

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Mexico's Electoral Reform Sparks Concerns About Democratic Setbacks

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a new electoral reform, sparking concerns about its potential impact on democratic principles and inclusivity, with experts warning of a lack of dialogue and potential consolidation of power for the ruling party.

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Record Number of Candidates in Alberta By-election Forces Write-in Ballots

The Longest Ballot Committee, protesting Canada's electoral system, registered 201 of the 214 candidates in Alberta's Battle River—Crowfoot by-election, forcing Elections Canada to use write-in ballots due to the unprecedented number of candidates.

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Canadian Court Upholds First-Past-the-Post Electoral System

The Ontario Court of Appeal unanimously upheld the constitutionality of Canada's first-past-the-post electoral system on Monday, rejecting arguments that it violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms by underrepresenting women and minorities and limiting the success of smaller parties.

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Sheinbaum Targets Mexico's Plurinominal Legislators in Electoral Reform

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum plans to reform the electoral system, targeting 200 lower and 32 upper house plurinominal legislators appointed by parties, not directly elected, aiming to address concerns about their selection and influence.

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Poilievre Wins Alberta By-Election, Returns to Parliament

Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre won the Alberta Battle River-Crowfoot by-election on Monday, overcoming a ballot with 214 candidates due to a protest group, securing his return to the House of Commons after losing his Ottawa seat in April's election.

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Poilievre Seeks Re-Election in Alberta By-Election Amidst Electoral Reform Protests

Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre is running in a federal by-election in Battle River—Crowfoot, Alberta, on September 4, 2024, following his loss in the April general election. The by-election has over 200 candidates, many protesting the current electoral system. The results will significan...

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Mexico's Electoral Reform: Addressing Disproportionate Representation

President Sheinbaum's proposed electoral reform in Mexico aims to address the current system's overrepresentation of the majority party by eliminating plurinominal seats and potentially allocating them to second-place finishers, sparking debate and opposition concerns.

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WA Election Inquiry Reveals Systemic Failures

The inquiry into Western Australia's March 2023 state election revealed that long queues, ballot shortages, and understaffing—resulting from budget cuts and flawed predictions—disenfranchised voters, prompting calls for electoral reform.

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Mexico's Morena Party Accelerates Controversial Electoral Reform

Mexico's ruling Morena party is pushing a broad political-electoral reform, gathering public input via surveys and forums until January 2026, aiming to reshape the Congress and electoral processes; the opposition claims this is mere window dressing.

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214 Candidates Vie in Alberta By-election, Sparking Electoral Reform Debate

Alberta's Battle River-Crowfoot by-election features 214 candidates, most from the Longest Ballot Committee protesting politicians' role in election lawmaking, while frontrunner Pierre Poilievre is expected to win, creating logistical challenges and sparking debate about electoral reform.

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