The Supreme Court says no to Donald Trump, in a decision of minor intrinsic importance that might nonetheless herald bigger things to come.
Category: Electoral law
Still counting, still close
We now have more comprehensive figures from the United States. They show some interesting things about Trump's victory.
Election preview: United States
Tomorrow's presidential election is critical for the future of America and the world, but only a handful of voters are likely to determine the result.
Big test on the Russian borderlands, part 2
Another three former Russian dependencies go to the polls at the weekend, with varying democratic prospects.
Local elections in Australia
Canberra votes tomorrow for its local or territorial government; meanwhile Victorians are voting in a much less democratic exercise.
Three months to go
A look at the presidential pendulum in the United States three months out from the election.
A sad anniversary
Some think that Australia's system of compulsory voting is something to celebrate. Here's why they're wrong.
Disproportionality part III: Comparisons
Wrapping up our statistical treatment of the British and French elections with some comparative thoughts.
Disproportionality part II: France
France votes with much the same system as Australia, and produces a similar level of distortion in its results.
Disproportionality part I: Britain
The shape of Britain's new parliament is very much dictated by the electoral system, but it does reflect the voters' intentions in a fashion.
The World is Not Enough 