Electoral fairness seems further away than ever in the United States, after the Supreme Court overturned the remaining safeguards in the Voting Rights Act.
Category: Elections
Betrayal at the top
Australia's Liberal and National parties choose to side with the enemies of democracy. But no-one seems to notice or care.
Bulgaria makes a decision
Bulgarian voters end their long period of instability by choosing an anti-corruption but pro-Russian prime minister.
Hungary and Victoria
Victoria's attempt to shut out independents fares badly in court, just as the Hungarian election shows the danger of trying to rig election rules.
Landslide in Hungary
A stunning opposition victory in Hungary gives hope to the democratic world and tells us that authoritarians are not invincible.
All eyes on Hungary
Hungary's future is on the line on Sunday, and with it a certain model for right-wing politics around the world.
More about third parties
South Australia represents a new low point for the major parties' share of the vote, making our electoral system increasingly unfit for purpose.
South Australia wraps up
South Australia wraps up. Despite all the angst about the preferential system, preferences didn't make a lot of difference.
Bumper European roundup
News from elections in Denmark, Slovenia, Spain and Germany, plus a referendum in Italy.
France’s mainstream holds on
France's municipal elections wind up, with not much change and a continued strong showing from the mainstream parties.
The World is Not Enough 