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How to Fix America’s Two-Party Problem (NYT Jan ’25)
From How to Fix America’s Two-Party Problem Opinion By Jesse Wegman and Lee Drutman Graphics by Aileen Clarke from Jan. 14, 2025. "Imagine a Congress where politicians of different ideologies work together to pass legislation reflecting what most Americans want....
How Votes are Counted under STV
Under STV - (Single Tranferable Vote) systems each voter gets to rank candidates in order of preference. This is how votes are counted under STV. Typically you would be asked to place a number beside each candidate. To win each STV candidate needs to reach a threshold...
Six key questions.
The following set of six key questions are being asked to provide a guide as to public sentiment on a range of issues that are fundamental to the operation of a competent parliamentary democracy. The collective response will form the basis for a petition to...
Who in NZ is using STV in 2025 ?
In 2025 there are a number of NZ organisations using STV for voting at present. This core information was sourced from STV.govt with extra links and notes added by us. In 2025 STV is being used to elect members of these local authorities: Dunedin City Council Note:...
