| 单词 | electoral system |
| 例句 | I learned about Margaret Thatcher and the Thirty-Eighth Parallel and the Cultural Revolution; I learned about parliamentary politics and electoral systems around the world. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The prevailing polity, shored up by a attic-bats electoral system, is the centre, trending right. Being indie in politics 2010-05-21T09:30:00Z This is the fault not of politicians or the structure of the electoral system, but of elections themselves, Van Reybrouck says. How Endangered Is American Democracy? 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z The Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party didn’t succeed by electing candidates — it succeeded showing the limitations of the electoral system. Student activism, reborn 2012-05-21T12:54:00Z Germany before the first world war was a torn country: its constitution offered equal suffrage to every male over 25, which made it one of the most liberal electoral systems in the world. First world war: next year, let's remember a world, rather than a British, conflict 2013-07-23T04:00:00Z As a Liberal in the British electoral system, Thorpe only ever had a slim hope of Parliamentary power beyond that of being a wedge between the two dominant parties, the Conservatives and Labour. The Very English Politics of “A Very English Scandal” 2018-06-28T04:00:00Z The American electoral system, according to Trump and his cultists, is nothing more than a massive conspiracy to undermine the will of the people. Walt Whitman saw Donald Trump coming: “Genuine belief seems to have left us. The underlying principles of the States are not honestly believed in” 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z Harping on the toxicity of an electoral system whose messages are fattened by money, shaped by focus groups and polished by pundits, its thesis may be too unsophisticated for our increasingly traumatic times. ‘Irresistible’ Review: The Voters Are Red, the Message Is Blue 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z He was full of questions about Donald J. Trump, the electoral system and America’s fraught relationship to gun ownership. Ben Whishaw Makes Himself at Home in New York 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z Sending up all at once Broadway values, the U.S. electoral system and a Chinese mind-set both repelled and entranced by American culture is an enticing blueprint for parody — and a daunting proposition for any artist. Review | Ever wondered how China sees America? ‘Soft Power’ offers amusing ideas. 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z In Iraq, widespread youth protests continue calling for reform of the electoral system and an end to corruption. Revisiting the Arab Spring, in Letters to the Editor 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z From WrestleMania-like insults aimed at fellow celebrities, Mr. Trump now denigrates whole racial and religious groups and questions the legitimacy of the electoral system. In Books on Donald Trump, Consistent Portraits of a High-Decibel Narcissist 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z Disinformation and misinformation have undermined trust in our electoral systems, in vaccines and in the horrific reality of the Uvalde school shooting. Misdirection, Fake News and Lies: The Best Books to Read on Disinformation 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z Colbert, Baym says, "is doing something important in a political sense" by educating his TV audience about the nuances and defects of the electoral system. Colbert: To academics, he's the Higgs boson of political satire 2012-07-10T19:44:07Z Local officials developed thousands of different electoral systems with no uniform standards or regulations and little oversight. Why the Right to Vote Is Not a Right 2018-09-12T04:00:00Z Trump was the perfect vehicle for discrediting not only Hillary but the entire electoral system. Garry Kasparov Says We Are Living in Chaos, But Remains an Incorrigible Optimist 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z The first-past-the-post electoral system nonetheless forced voters to choose between the parties. Ken Loach's Spirit of '45 is a fantasy 2013-03-08T07:00:32Z Ranked choice voting is an alternative electoral system that would mitigate the spoiler effect while giving voters more voice to express themselves at the polls, social choice theorists suggest. Could Math Design the Perfect Electoral System? 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Some lawmakers outside the nation’s capital are keeping a close eye on certain aspects of the complex American electoral system. Americans want a House speaker ‘as soon as possible’ 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z The #WarsawTrip online campaign urged people to move their registration out of big cities like Warsaw, to give their vote more weight in the complex Polish electoral system. Poland election: Women and youth force PiS from power 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z But under New Zealand's mixed-member proportional electoral system, surprises are possible. The two Chrises vying for role of New Zealand prime minister 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The electoral system warrants our acceptance for the pragmatic, very American reason that it works. Why the Electoral College works in selecting a president 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z The theorem doesn’t say that every single election will be flawed, but rather that no ranked-choice electoral system is invulnerable to flaws. Could Math Design the Perfect Electoral System? 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Coalitions are the norm under New Zealand's electoral system and only once since the system was introduced in 1996 has a party been able to govern alone. New Zealand National Party prepared to join forces with NZ First to get into power 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z Pledges to reform the UK's electoral system, grant the vote to people aged 16 and over, and forge a closer relationship with Europe are expected to be included. Lib Dems to launch conference with £5bn-a-year free social care plan 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Under the changes the electoral system would be completely replaced. Senedd: Cost of more Welsh politicians to be revealed 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z Bolsonaro has never conceded his defeat by Lula and was banned from seeking elected office for eight years due to his criticism of the country's electoral system. Lula to attend Brazil Independence Day parade amid tight security 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z And the idealists among us should not lose hope, because ranked choice voting isn’t the only game in town for souped-up electoral systems. Could Math Design the Perfect Electoral System? 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z “If Georgia’s electoral system is not equally open to Black voters, what would have to change?” A Georgia redistricting trial begins with a clash over what federal law requires for Black voters 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Tensions are running high ahead of the vote amid fears recent electoral system changes could sow doubt about the validity of the result and provoke unrest. Gabon's president eyes third term as opposition seeks end to Bongo dynasty rule 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Computer programmer Walter Delgatti told lawmakers last week that he was asked by Bolsonaro to tamper with a voting machine to show Brazil's electoral system was open to fraud. Brazil police to probe defense ministry link to 2022 election hacker -source 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z The testimony comes after an electoral court declared Bolsonaro ineligible for public office until 2030 for abusing his presidential powers to undermine trust in Brazil's electoral system. Brazilian hacker says Bolsonaro asked him to tamper with voting machine 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z And so now the justice system and the electoral system will engage in a 15-month race to see which will decide his fate first — and the country’s. Trump’s Case Has Broad Implications for American Democracy 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Trump, who also cast doubt on the U.S. electoral system and faces legal trouble, remains the front-runner for the Republican Party’s nomination. Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro fades from the spotlight 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z With Bolsonaro mired in criminal investigations and barred by the courts from running for office due to his attacks on the electoral system, Brazil's conservative kingmakers are placing their bets on Freitas. Sao Paulo governor turns heads on Brazil's right after Bolsonaro election ban 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The embattled far-right leader is facing several investigations into his attacks on the electoral system and his suspected role in encouraging his supporters to storm government buildings a week after leftist Lula took office. Brazil police to probe defense ministry link to 2022 election hacker -source 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z This is because Germany's political landscape is shaped by an electoral system of proportional representation. Abandoning nuclear power was a mistake. Germany must return to the future of energy 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z Oritz Romero, the constitutional law expert, said the review is an “unnecessary process” that may erode confidence in the electoral system. Saving an election on Insta: Guatemalans go to social media to try to protect presidential vote 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z “The State of Florida is correct to seek integrity in our electoral system,” Judge Mark Walker wrote. Federal judge blocks portions of Florida’s new elections law 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Essentially, the court wants to compare the tallies that were put into the electoral system with the ones from the polling places themselves to make sure they match. Guatemala’s high court steps into election, suspends release of official results 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z Brazil’s centralized electoral system also thwarted Mr. Bolsonaro from waging as protracted a fight over the election’s results as Mr. Trump did. Why Bolsonaro Was Barred in Brazil but Trump Can Run in the U.S. 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z The May election had failed to provide Mitsotakis with a majority due to the one-off electoral system then in force, which prompted him to force the new vote. Pro-reform Mitsotakis wins second term in Greek election that sees surge by small far-right parties 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z Experts described the court’s decision as a major setback for the administration of Mr. López Obrador, who has made overhauling the electoral system a major priority. Mexican Court Strikes Down President’s Bid to Remake Election Laws 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Mr Bolsonaro is accused of abusing his power and spreading false information about Brazil's electoral system ahead of last year's presidential poll. Bolsonaro: Trial which could bar Brazil ex-leader from office starts 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z New Zealand’s electoral system needs significant changes such as a lower voting age of 16 to ensure democracy is more accessible, according to a draft report release on Tuesday. Russia launches air strike on Kyiv, city official says attack repelled 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z New Zealand’s electoral system needs significant changes such as a lower voting age of 16 to ensure democracy is more accessible, according to a draft report release on Tuesday. Chinese universities raise tuition fees by as much as 54% 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z "While many parts of Aotearoa New Zealand’s electoral system work well, we think it can be better," said Deborah Hart, chair of the Electoral Review Panel. NZ electoral review recommends widespread changes including lowering voting age 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z At this point in time, I am relying most heavily on criminal prosecutors Alvin Bragg, Letitia James, Jack Smith, and Fani Willis rather than the American electoral system to get the job done. The press cluelessly fan the flames of fascism 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Prosecutors say that the speech violated electoral law but Mr Bolsonaro maintains that he "simply explained how elections work in Brazil", and did not criticise or attack the electoral system. Bolsonaro: Trial which could bar Brazil ex-leader from office starts 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Following an overhaul of Hong Kong's electoral system that meant only "patriots" could hold public office, the party lost dozens of spots on district councils. Civic Party: Key Hong Kong pro-democracy group votes to disband 2023-05-27T04:00:00Z In recent years, Hong Kong's opposition has been hit by a China-imposed national security law and overhaul of the electoral system that has largely sidelined democrats from local politics. Major Hong Kong democratic party disbands amid China security clampdown 2023-05-27T04:00:00Z That would introduce a change in the electoral system that favors the winning party and likely hand him an outright victory. Greece heads to new election, after conservatives fail to clinch majority despite landslide win 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z The 55-year-old prime minister told President Sakellaropoulou Monday that he could see “effectively no way for the current parliament to form a government,” overcoming the “obstacle” of the electoral system. Greece’s center-right in landslide election victory, but will need new vote to form government 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z He would benefit, and likely gain outright victory, from a second vote that would introduce a change in the electoral system that favors the winning party. Stung by election defeat, Greek opposition forced to pass on chance to form government 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z But a new electoral system of proportional representation meant his 40% vote share still was not enough to secure a majority of the 300 seats in parliament. Conservative party of Greek prime minister in big election lead, to seek outright majority 2023-05-20T04:00:00Z Following on the heels of the national security law, China in 2021 revamped Hong Kong's electoral system, further reducing democratic representation while introducing a mechanism to vet politicians' loyalty to Beijing. Major Hong Kong democratic party disbands amid China security clampdown 2023-05-27T04:00:00Z A new electoral system means New Democracy fell just shy of an absolute majority, paving the way for coalition talks this week though a second vote in June is more likely. Greek vote shows public mellowing from crisis-era anger 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z While opinion polls have placed the ruling conservative New Democracy party in the lead, a change to the country's electoral system means it is likely to fall short of an absolute majority. Greeks head to polls, no outright winner seen 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z That’s because the new electoral system in July, with the winner’s bonus, would leave the runner-up in a weaker position. Focus on coalition horse-trading as Greek election looks unlikely to deliver a strong winner 2023-05-20T04:00:00Z The prime minister said he would “follow all constitutional procedures” but maintained his view that the current electoral system that created the need for coalition was akin to “party horse-trading”. Conservative party of Greek prime minister in big election lead, to seek outright majority 2023-05-20T04:00:00Z A new electoral system means an outright winner is unlikely on Sunday, making every vote count. As Greek elections loom, parties vie for votes of 'lost generation' 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z But Sian Jones, a former UK government adviser, said the move was important to "protect the integrity of our electoral system". Voter ID: Campaigners worry Welsh voters will be turned away 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z But many here fear the result could reignite her family’s longstanding feud with the coup-empowered, politicized, U.S.-trained military that has long meddled in the country’s electoral system. A fresh face and a familiar name raise election jitters in Thailand 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z The revised electoral system is less favourable to them than last time. Thailand election: The young radicals shaking up politics 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z Because of Israel’s electoral system, which generally forces larger parties to form alliances with smaller ones, ultra-Orthodox Jewish politicians have long played kingmaker in Israeli coalition governments. The 2 Israels: Court Crisis Is Front Line for Dueling Visions of a Nation’s Future 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z Mr. Saltman often said that there was no margin of error in voting, that civic engagement and confidence in the electoral system was too vital to a democracy to leave any grounds for misgivings. Roy Saltman, Who Warned About Hanging Chads, Dies at 90 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z "It's not really surprising that for something as important at voting the government wants to protect the integrity of the electoral system and to safeguard against the possibility of fraud," she added. Voter ID: Campaigners worry Welsh voters will be turned away 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z Still, the new electoral system effectively requires Ms. Paetongtarn’s party to win or assemble an “extreme majority” of 376 seats in the 500-seat House to offset the military’s bloc in the Senate, Mr. Chambers said. A fresh face and a familiar name raise election jitters in Thailand 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z Given the difficulties smaller parties typically have in winning seats under the first-past-the-post electoral system, it is not surprising that so far the Greens have only made a modest gain of 30 seats. Local election 2023: Prof Sir John Curtice on the results so far 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Under Thailand’s electoral system, even if Pheu Thai wins a majority of seats, it does not automatically name the prime minister. Daughter of ousted Thai prime minister could win his old job 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Critics say the low numbers point to the overall strength of Florida’s electoral system and a lack of sufficient evidence to pursue further charges. The first arrests from DeSantis’s election police take extensive toll 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z At another point in the presentation, she said the nation’s electoral systems must be saved “for any candidate other than a leftist to have a chance to WIN in 2024.” Top GOP lawyer decries ease of campus voting in private pitch to RNC 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z And Dominion is only one part of a broader conspiracy theory that the American electoral system is corrupt. Fox Settlement Is a Victory for Dominion. But the Misinformation War Continues. 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z But DeHaan's and Forestieri's refusals to certify, along with similar actions by conservative county election officials in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Pennsylvania, exposed a weakness in the nation's electoral system. Two Republicans kicked off county election board in North Carolina for failing to certify results 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z But Thailand’s electoral system means contenders have to win by a wide margin to be sure of forming the government and claiming the prime minister’s position. Thailand’s political hopefuls register for May election 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z He no longer believes in America’s electoral system. The first arrests from DeSantis’s election police take extensive toll 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z “The Left has manipulated the electoral systems to favor one side … theirs,” she wrote in the presentation. Top GOP lawyer decries ease of campus voting in private pitch to RNC 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Authorities are investigating whether he spread fake news about the country’s electoral system or inflamed a mob to invade and vandalize the presidential palace, the Supreme Court and congress after his defeat. Bolsonaro arrives home in Brazil — and faces an uncertain future 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Investigators are probing, among other things, whether the former president spread fake news about the country’s electoral system or if he instigated the mob that attacked government institutions on Jan. 8. Bolsonaro’s return poses risks for the former president — and Brazil 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z What they call "objective," I will call "factual" or "observable" — things you can see in the constitution or you can see in the electoral system, you can see turnout and so on. Is democracy starting to turn the tide around the world? A new report says just maybe 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z “This will mark a dark moment in American history and will undermine public trust in our electoral system itself.” Some Trump rivals rally to his side as possible charges loom 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z The Liberals have accused Conservatives of undermining the public’s confidence in Canada’s electoral system by falsely claiming that the government ignored warnings of potential Chinese interference. Claims of Chinese Election Meddling Put Trudeau on Defensive 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z She also noted that the same electoral system had been used for a series of deputy leader elections - something echoed by national secretary Lorna Finn when she wrote to the candidates. SNP leadership row: What are the complaints about? 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z In his speech he gave his strongest support yet for major reforms to the Westminster electoral system. Mark Drakeford says grief will not stop his work in emotional speech 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z Turnout figures between countries vary by electoral system, China has the highest turnout in the world, and we know that things like whether elections are held on a holiday or not affect turnout. Is democracy starting to turn the tide around the world? A new report says just maybe 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z For months ahead of the vote, he had cast baseless doubts on the electoral system, creating a potent force of election deniers who on Jan. 8 invaded government buildings in Brasilia. Bolsonaro's son revives speculation over former president's return to Brazil with deleted tweet 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Some of the supposed plans would have been difficult to execute within Canada’s electoral system, analysts said, because Canada limits and tightly controls campaign spending and fund-raising. Claims of Chinese Election Meddling Put Trudeau on Defensive 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z State Department calling for a “well-resourced, independent electoral system and respect for judicial independence.” Mexican electoral overhaul, backed by president, goes into force amid criticism 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z “We respect Mexico’s sovereignty. We believe that a well-resourced, independent electoral system and respect for judicial independence support healthy democracy.” Mexican president: Mexico has ‘more liberty and democracy’ than U.S. 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z "We believe that a well-resourced, independent electoral system and respect for judicial independence support healthy democracy," Price said. Mexican president rebukes U.S. State Department over protest comments 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z It replaced a fraud-riddled electoral system with a tightly regulated regimen overseen by thousands of workers who issue voter IDs and control virtually all aspects of state and federal balloting. Mexicans protest López Obrador’s moves to weaken election agency 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z What started as a generalized program to undermine the U.S. electoral system grew into a targeted operation that favored Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and disparaged his opponent, Democrat Hillary Clinton, Mueller wrote. Russian mercenary chief says he is also behind global information war 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Capitol — an insurrection that rioters here sought to mimic — Brazilian officials quickly opened an investigation into Bolsonaro, who, like Trump, sought for years to stoke mistrust in the electoral system. Brazil races to restore art damaged in capital riot 2023-02-11T05:00:00Z The electoral system was later overhauled to give Beijing more control over who is elected to Hong Kong’s legislature. Subversion trial for Hong Kong political activists opens 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z The party's biggest challenge remains the first-past-the-post electoral system used at general elections. Green expectations: Is the party finally breaking through in England and Wales? 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z “We know the pressures you are facing from those who want to take over the Mexican electoral system,” he said. Mexicans protest López Obrador’s moves to weaken election agency 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z “I hope from the election onward,” he said, “the attacks on the electoral system will finally stop.” He Is Brazil’s Defender of Democracy. Is He Actually Good for Democracy? 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z It was the first time since New Zealand moved to its current electoral system in 1993 that any one political party won an outright majority and did not need to form a coalition. Key Moments in Jacinda Ardern’s Political Career 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z "It is undermining trust in democracy, undermining trust in the electoral system, and it is instigating conflict," she says. Nigeria elections 2023: How influencers are secretly paid by political parties 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z Bolsonaro spent years sowing doubt in Brazil’s electoral system, calling Lula a thief and stoking his supporters’ belief that if his opponent won, it could only be through fraud. Brazil’s military blocked arrests of Bolsonaro rioters, officials say 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z Bolsonaro, who worked for years to sow mistrust in Brazil’s electoral system with unfounded claims of corruption and fraud, has not conceded his loss to Lula. Brazil judge orders arrest of top security officials in Brasília riot 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z During his campaign, Mr. Bolsonaro consistently questioned the legitimacy of Brazil’s electoral system and subsequently contested the results of the election. Slow recovery: Political divisions grip nation in wake of capital violence 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z Jair Bolsonaro's divisive rhetoric and his questioning of the validity of Brazil's electoral system contributed in large part to the anger on display in Brazil on Sunday. Brazil Congress storming: How did we get here? 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z The riots were the culmination of attacks by Mr. Bolsonaro and his supporters against the nation’s electoral systems. Videos Show How Rioters Stormed Brazil’s Capital 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z The action was the violent culmination of incessant rhetorical attacks by Bolsonaro and his supporters against the nation’s electoral systems. Your Monday Briefing: China Reopens 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z Bolsonaro, who has yet to concede defeat, has pushed baseless claims that Brazil's electoral system lacks credibility, which some of his hardcore base believe. Brazil arrests four people for alleged coup attempt in Bolsonaro riots 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z "The electoral system is in a position to take up this challenge, despite the difficulties, with the aim of supporting the collective task of building peace," the jury's president Jorge Salas said on Twitter. Peruvian electoral jury gives provisional OK for late 2023 elections 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z In 2013 the constitution was changed to remove a race-based electoral system that favoured indigenous Fijians over the country's large Indian population. Fiji election: PM Bainimarama out as opposition reaches coalition deal 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z The opposition is vowing to go to court, and the president is promising to campaign for more changes to the electoral system. López Obrador overhauls Mexican electoral system, sparking protests 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z One of the biggest challenges for election officials may be stopping the spread of misinformation and improving voter trust in the electoral system. They beat election deniers in the midterm elections. Now they're gearing up for 2024 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Activists fear the court's endorsement could upend the electoral system. US Supreme Court hears case that could reshape election laws 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z But they also struck a blow against a subtler self-serving theory undermining faith in democracy from the left — that the electoral system itself suffers from a crisis-level “structural” bias against Democrats. Opinion | The midterms have busted the myth of conservative ‘minority rule’ 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Under a new 2011 constitution, the electoral system was altered to cement the party's power, and the Constitutional Court was transformed into a largely tame and ineffective body. EU Commission calls for freeze on €13bn funding for Hungary 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z As in the United States, where followers of former president Donald Trump have challenged the electoral system, the proposed changes have provoked fears for the future of democracy itself. López Obrador overhauls Mexican electoral system, sparking protests 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Now that he is president — having won an undisputed election in 2018 — Mr. López Obrador is bent on remaking the electoral system he still blames for cheating him more than 16 years ago. Opinion | Mexico should stop its president’s latest antidemocratic maneuver 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Cuba has long prided itself on high levels of voter turnout, billing participation in elections as a demonstration of the grass-roots nature of its electoral system. Cuba municipal elections see lowest turnout in 40 years 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Attacks on the legitimacy of the U.S. electoral system tend to come from the most disreputable and ill-informed voices in conservatism — and from the most highly esteemed and knowledgeable authorities in liberalism. Opinion | The midterms have busted the myth of conservative ‘minority rule’ 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z The march comes a fortnight after critics of the president's plan to reform the country's electoral system came to the streets in tens of thousands, the largest demonstration against his policies so far. Tens of thousands march in Mexico City to support president 2022-11-27T05:00:00Z “I don’t believe in the electoral system in Cuba.” Cuba's opposition calls on voters to abstain from Sunday's local elections 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Diego Aranha, an associate professor of systems security at Aarhus University in Denmark, who has participated in official security tests of Brazil’s electoral system, agreed. Bolsonaro contests Brazil election, demands votes be annulled 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z What is unfolding in New Hampshire is a microcosm of a closely divided country voting in tightly fought contests, as well as an illustration of the electoral system’s resilience. Inside a ‘wild’ New Hampshire recount with the state House at stake 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z It sparked widespread concerns that the changes could presage a power grab because it gives the president more control over the electoral systems. Mexicans protest president's electoral reform plan 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z We got a diagnosis that our political white blood cells did OK in beating back the metastasizing infection that threatened to kill our whole electoral system. A win for American democracy — but everything is not all right 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Over the past two years, a movement of conspiracy-theory-minded activists has loudly questioned and undermined the country’s electoral system. Election Officials Say Efforts to Bolster the Voting System Worked 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z In a separate report presented earlier this month, the Brazilian military said there were flaws in the country’s electoral systems and proposed improvements, but didn’t substantiate claims of fraud from some of Bolsonaro’s supporters. Bolsonaro contests Brazil election, demands votes be annulled 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z “If Republicans win, they’ll undoubtedly make it harder to vote and undermine our electoral system.” Wisconsin’s Evers, in 2nd term bid, says democracy at stake 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z Many GOP leaders continue to cast doubt on the U.S. electoral system, falsely claiming that the 2020 presidential election, which Donald Trump lost, was rigged. VoteCast: Inflation, democracy drive demoralized US voters 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z New Zealand overhauled its electoral system in the 1990s with a referendum, after elections in which the party with the most votes failed to win a parliamentary majority. The World’s Democracies Ask: Why Can’t America Fix Itself? 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z For example, Alaska in August unveiled a new electoral system approved in a 2020 ballot initiative, which opened primaries to all voters, regardless of their affiliation. Here’s how ranked-choice voting works. 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z Still, they say that such endeavors could further dent public confidence in the electoral system, which could have repercussions in the future. Fueled by Falsehoods, a Michigan Group Is Ready to Challenge the Vote 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z The first lesson from Netanyahu’s comeback is that criminally indicting a political figure — say, Donald Trump — doesn’t necessarily knock him out of the electoral system. Opinion | Netanyahu’s Israeli victory shows how not to stop Trump 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z Leaders of Arizona’s 15 counties have grappled with mistrust in the electoral system. Arizona Republicans encourage early voting after warning against it 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z South Africa is pursuing changes to its political-party-based electoral system to make it easier for independent candidates to run and win. The World’s Democracies Ask: Why Can’t America Fix Itself? 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z In Nevada, voters will determine whether to adopt an electoral system similar to Alaska’s. Here’s how ranked-choice voting works. 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z The country heads into the Tuesday vote with a majority believing that the electoral system can fulfill its most fundamental mission. Midterms pose fresh test for American democracy after two years under fire 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z For years, Facebook and Twitter have pledged to fight falsehoods that could confuse users about America’s electoral system by tagging questionable posts with accurate information about voting and removing rule-breaking misinformation. This year, GOP election deniers got a free pass from Twitter and Facebook 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z The goal, as before, is to stoke anger among conservative voters and to undermine trust in the American electoral system. Russia Reactivates Its Trolls and Bots Ahead of Tuesday’s Midterms 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z “I hope from this election onward, the attacks on the electoral system will finally stop. The delusional speeches, the fraudulent news,” he said. What Can U.S. Democracy Learn From Brazil? 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z Granted, that majority is magnified by Israel’s quirky electoral system, not reflective of the 4.7 million votes cast, which were split almost precisely evenly between pro- and anti-Netanyahu parties. Opinion | Israel takes a troubling turn toward illiberal democracy 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z Together, these misleading claims about the nation’s electoral system have led some Republicans to say they’re going to hold onto their mail ballots until Election Day — a move that could slow down the count. Misinformation and the midterm elections: What to expect 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z The pro-Trump faction of the party, he said, “is trying to succeed where they failed in 2020: to suppress the right of voters and subvert the electoral system itself.” Biden warns GOP could set nation on ‘path to chaos’ as democratic system faces strain 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z It’s trying to succeed where they failed in 2020, to suppress the right of voters and subvert the electoral system itself. Full Transcript of President Biden’s Speech on Democracy 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Critics have denounced the outside spending and claim the measure is too complex at a time when many voters are questioning the integrity of America’s electoral systems. ‘People are mad’: Progressive Portland weighs complete City Hall overhaul 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Before Sunday's vote, Bolsonaro had repeatedly made baseless claims that the electoral system was open to fraud. Bolsonaro backers call on Brazil military to intervene after Lula victory 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Bolsonaro, who before the election had repeatedly questioned the reliability of the country’s electoral system, had little room for potentially rejecting the results. Brazil’s Bolsonaro tells Supreme Court election ‘is over’ 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z After months in which Bolsonaro and his supporters sowed unfounded doubts about the integrity of Brazil’s electoral system, his comments appeared to spur his supporters on. Bolsonaro doesn’t concede loss to Lula but allows transition to begin 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z President Donald Trump, whom Bolsonaro openly admires, the far-right incumbent repeatedly questioned the reliability of the country’s electoral system, claiming electronic voting machines are prone to fraud. Brazil truckers jam traffic to protest Bolsonaro loss 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z Those following Mr. Trump’s disastrous approach will contribute to ongoing efforts to undermine the credibility of our electoral system, undercutting our democracy. Opinion | For Republican voters, decision time is imminent 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z “It is certainly my hope that if he were elected, once he got into the system, he would understand that the things he is suggesting are not feasible and could actually damage the electoral system.” Election denier Mark Finchem’s sleeper campaign closes in on MAGA prize 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z Mr. Bolsonaro has sowed doubts about the integrity of the electoral system, claiming without evidence that the country’s electronic voting machines can be rigged. Here’s What to Know About Brazil’s Runoff Election 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z First, an election litigation deluge may undermine voter confidence in the electoral system. "Chaos may be the point": Courts already overwhelmed with election lawsuits weeks ahead of midterms 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z The armed forces conducted an investigation into the electoral system during and after the first-round vote and according to Brazilian media reports found nothing irregular. Brazil's Bolsonaro to appeal to top court ahead of Sunday's election runoff 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z In the state’s new electoral system, voters rank their preference of candidates with the second- and third-place votes redistributed until a candidate reaches 50 percent plus one. Murkowski, Peltola cross party lines to endorse each other in tight Alaska races 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z We call on the news media to urgently communicate that this is not an ordinary election, but rather a contest between would-be authoritarians and candidates who defend the rule of law and the electoral system. Media isn't doing nearly enough to defend democracy — but it's not too late to change 2022-10-23T04:00:00Z "It would really require a complete overhaul of the electoral system," she said, one that is unlikely to take place. US midterm elections: Can Bolivia's women inspire change in Congress? 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z The vulnerabilities in the electoral system that Mr. Trump attempted to exploit must be closed — starting with a rewrite of the Electoral Count Act. Opinion | The Jan. 6 hearings are over. Time to vote. 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Frank LaRose, a Republican, cited a “crisis of confidence among Americans in our nation’s electoral system” but said that voter fraud was rare. Arizona Governor Candidates Speak, and More Campaign News From the Sunday Shows 2022-10-09T04:00:00Z "He attacks the electoral system because he is a provocateur," the senator said of Bolsonaro's baseless claims that its electronic voting system is vulnerable to fraud. Bolsonaro ally says Brazil farm sector can adapt to Lula victory 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z “This is no longer about Donald Trump. This is about the entire electoral system and what constitutes legitimate elections. All of that is now up in the air.” A majority of GOP nominees — 299 in all — deny the 2020 election results 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z “The Danish electoral system might be useful, but it was developed over many years, roughly from 1850 to 1920,” he said. For a Road Map to Successful Democracies, Scandinavia Offers Clues 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Democrats should set ideology on other issues aside and reach out to Republicans disaffected by Trumpism on questions affecting the integrity of the electoral system. Opinion | The Jan. 6 hearings are over. Time to vote. 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z The same electoral system that he has repeatedly maligned as rigged — with allegedly fraud-prone electronic voting machines and an imaginary “secret room” for counting ballots — didn’t just assure him a place in the Oct. Opinion | Bolsonaro beats the polls — and plunges Brazil into more uncertainty 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z But they have since reached an agreement with election officials on a change to tests of the machines and they have now suggested that they trust the electoral system. If Bolsonaro disputes a loss, some supporters are ready to take to the streets. 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z Mr. Bolsonaro, 67, is a far-right populist whose first term has stood out for its turmoil and his constant attacks on the electoral system. Bolsonaro outperforms the polls as Brazil’s election appears headed to a runoff. 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z Brazil's electoral system requires that a candidate win more than 50% of the valid votes cast in order to be declared president outright. Brazil polarised as Bolsonaro seeks re-election and Lula aims for comeback 2022-10-01T04:00:00Z The incumbent, President Jair Bolsonaro, is a far-right populist whose first term has stood out for its turmoil and his constant attacks on the electoral system. Bolsonaro vs. Lula: Brazil Faces Radically Opposed Options in Divisive Election 2022-10-01T04:00:00Z In response to Mr. Bolsonaro’s unfounded claims of voting machine fraud, Mr. da Silva says he will “defend democracy” and Brazil’s electoral system. As Brazil Goes to the Polls, It’s a Far-Right Leader Vs. a Former Leftist President 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z A nationwide opinion survey published last week on public perception of elections indicated that over 40% of Bosnians believed their country’s electoral system did not allow for a genuine reflection of citizens’ will. Bosnia election expected to re-legitimize a failing system 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Just a quarter of Bolsonaro supporters say they trust the electoral system "a lot", and almost a third don't trust it "at all" according to a recent survey. Brazil election: Do voting machines lead to fraud? 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Election officials’ delay in fixing those alleged security gaps “could result in internal or external breaches of the electoral systems, with a serious impact on the October election results,” the document said. On Eve of Election, Bolsonaro’s Party Attacks Brazil’s Voting Systems 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Given how the Republicans are rigging the country's electoral system, they really don't have to worry about stopping that monster. Trans activist and author: In a fascist America, LGBTQ folk will be "systematically targeted" 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z Mr. Bolsonaro was increasing attacks on judges, the media and the nation’s electoral system. To Defend Democracy, Is Brazil’s Top Court Going Too Far? 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z That is likely to help the winning alliance most, when coupled with Italy's mixed electoral system. Italy votes as far-right Meloni looks for victory 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z Lawmakers have likened the proportional part of the electoral system to a game of pinball, particularly in the Chamber of Deputies. EXPLAINER: Italian election only part of picking government 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z While we may continue to witness robust political competition in this midterm election cycle in ways that appear in keeping with American history, threats to that electoral system have grown relentlessly at the same time. Democracy Challenged 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z It's safe to say that no significant swath of major candidates for office have denied the legitimacy of the American electoral system since the height of militant Confederate sentiment in the antebellum South. How the Big Lie poison continues to spread — and why it's getting worse 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z There are no institutions, including the press, an electoral system that is little more than legalized bribery, the imperial presidency, the courts or the penal system, that can be defined as democratic. Can we stop pretending that America is a functioning democracy? 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z State Department issued a statement a day after Bolsonaro’ s meeting with diplomats, saying Brazil’s electoral system and democratic institutions are a “model for the world.” EXPLAINER: Bolsonaro knocks Brazil’s voting system 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z Peltola, in an interview with The Washington Post, attributed her win not to Alaska’s new electoral system but to her message that she would work across party lines. After Peltola win in Alaska, a debate erupts over ranked-choice voting 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z Mr. Van Orden wrote in an op-ed in The Lacrosse Tribune that he had traveled to Washington “for meetings and to stand for the integrity of our electoral system as a citizen.” They Were at the Capitol on Jan. 6. Now They’re Running for Congress. 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z The easing of tensions is positive for the outlook of Brazil’s elections, but Mr. Bolsonaro has agreed to similar truces in the past and then later continued his criticism of the electoral system. Brazilian Officials Reach Truce on Voting Machines Targeted by Bolsonaro 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z That coalition, he said, is held together by the need to overhaul the electoral system that favors the dominant party. A New Generation of Voters Will Test Angola’s Longtime Governing Party 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z However, they fed into national jitters over whether Bolsonaro’s unsubstantiated allegations that the electoral system is vulnerable to fraud were laying the groundwork for an illegal power grab if the vote doesn’t go his way. Brazil vote: executives under scrutiny after coup chatter 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z Odinga then lost the rerun after telling supporters not to vote, citing his continued distrust in the electoral system. Defeated Kenyan candidate challenges results in Supreme Court 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z But Tunisia’s electoral system, which had been designed to prevent Ennahda from gaining too much power, limited any party’s ability to claim a majority even after winning an election. Economic Neglect and Political Instability Unraveled Tunisia’s Democracy 2022-08-21T04:00:00Z Our electoral system once relied on candidate concessions and voters’ acceptance of the results because they were run by professionals following the law. Opinion | Yes, Maryland primary results were slow. That’s okay. 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z In Angola’s electoral system, voters cast a single ballot to select their party of choice for provincial and national seats. A New Generation of Voters Will Test Angola’s Longtime Governing Party 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z The electoral system allows them the chance to pick party nominees as well as office-holders, although not every citizen will participate in every step. American Government 2021-07-28T00:00:00Z The non-profit accused Bolsonaro of seeking to “undermine trust in the electoral system, alleging, without providing any proof, that it is unreliable.” Brazil’s presidential campaign kicks off amid violence fears 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z Under Italy’s complex, partially proportional electoral system, campaign coalitions are what propels party leaders into the premiership, not just votes. Far-right Italian leader Meloni rides popular wave in polls 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z The U.S. also weighed in, with its State Department issuing a statement the day after the ambassadors’ meeting to say the Brazilian electoral system and democratic institutions are a “model for the world.” Brazil manifestos seek to rein in Bolsonaro before election 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z The funding is to support the electoral system, improve civic and voter education, and help marginalized communities to understand and participate in the political process, said a statement. Blinken concerned over detention of Congo opposition figure 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z In a proportional electoral system, however, parties advertise who is on their candidate list and voters pick a party. American Government 2021-07-28T00:00:00Z Mr. Van Orden denied that and said he was merely in the nation’s capital “to stand for the integrity of our electoral system as a citizen.” What to watch for in Tuesday’s primaries. 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Bolsonaro’s efforts to blur the lines between military and political power also come as he ramps up attacks on Brazil’s top courts and criticism of the country’s electoral system. Analysis-Bolsonaro risks blowback from joint military parade and campaign rally 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z There is no reason for any of that except to continue to encourage the false belief that the electoral system has been compromised on behalf of the Democrats. Mike Pence's devotion will be his downfall 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z This time though, she won a seat under first-past-the-post voting, something only one Green MP had managed before in New Zealand, which has a mixed electoral system. How UK Greens are learning from overseas allies 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z There are several methods, each of which highlights a different problem with the electoral system in the United States. American Government 2021-07-28T00:00:00Z State Department has recently affirmed its confidence in Brazil's electoral system, a rare step during a heated, polarizing campaign. In Brazil, Biden's defense chief to call on region's militaries to respect democracy 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z Under previous electoral systems, voters were able to split their vote between individual candidates and the parties. Factbox: Italy's election law favours coalitions, fewer seats up for grabs 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z "Elections conducted by Brazil's capable and time-tested electoral system and democratic institutions serve as a model for nations in the hemisphere and the world," the spokesperson said. U.S. again defends Brazil's voting system questioned by Bolsonaro 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z His government has been accused of taking over much of Hungary’s media, exerting undue influence over the judiciary and electoral system and overseeing the enrichment of politically connected oligarchs. Hungarian nationalist PM Orban to deliver speech at CPAC 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z People saw problems in the U.S. electoral system, were outraged and did what they did. We can't control supporters' reaction to election, says son of Brazil's Bolsonaro 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z Michael Tannousis, a Republican who represents parts of Staten Island and Brooklyn in the New York State Assembly, was one of the plaintiffs who accused the council of trying to manipulate the electoral system. New York judge rules law allowing non-citizens to vote is unconstitutional 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z Yet farmers are a potent political force because the electoral system disproportionately favours rural voters and because agriculture cooperatives, collectively known as the JA Group, form a powerful lobby. On Japan's farms, a weakening yen adds to slow-burning discontent 2022-06-26T04:00:00Z “It was about protecting his very real power and very fragile ego, even if it required recklessly undermining our entire electoral system.” Jan. 6 panel names five Republicans who allegedly sought Trump pardons 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z The report also recommended a change to South Africa’s electoral system that would dilute party power and allow voters to choose their leaders directly. South Africa’s Corruption Inquiry Leaves Few of the Nation’s Powerful Unscathed 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Israel is a parliamentary democracy with an electoral system of proportional representation. Why Does Israel Have So Many Elections? 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z The speed with which Mr. Macron went from courting the left in the presidential election to battling it for the parliamentary vote is partly a result of France’s two-round electoral system. It’s Macron vs. the Left in a Fierce Battle for France’s Parliament 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z Last year, as he intensified his critiques of the electoral system, he dismissed the defense minister and the top three military commanders, installing loyalists in their places. Bolsonaro’s New Ally in Questioning Brazil’s Elections: The Military 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z The sheer volume of candidates owes in part to a new electoral system in Alaska, which opens primaries to all comers, regardless of political affiliation. In Alaska, the Race to Succeed Don Young Is Raucous and Crowded 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z The committee's report also acknowledges that the Plaid Cymru and Liberal Democrat representatives had expressed reservations about the proposed electoral system to be used. Wales politics: Plans to increase Senedd to 96 members move closer 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z “Just as equally vital, however, are election security and voter confidence … for even the appearance of impropriety or the opportunity for fraud can be enough to undermine citizens’ confidence in their electoral system.” Md. Gov. Larry Hogan vetoes bills helping unions, tenants and voters 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z Our friends Down Under could do this partly because they have an electoral system that requires everyone to vote and allows voters to cast ballots in a nuanced way. Opinion | Australians’ big message on climate change and politics as usual 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Concerns about the electoral system heightened after Colombia’s legislative elections in March, in which the country’s Election Observation Mission found “unusually large” discrepancies between the pre-count and the actual results recorded on ballots. Behind bulletproof shields, Colombian candidates fear for their lives 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Welsh government Deputy Climate Change Minister Lee Waters has defended the proposals on the basis "everybody's got their own favourite electoral system, and not one electoral system is without its drawbacks". Senedd reform aim is to keep Labour in power, says UK minister 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z "By splitting these communities, the map further alienates them and perpetuates the opportunity for further historical neglect by the electoral system," he tweeted. “Thinly veiled racism”: Democrats call out DCCC chair for trying to strong-arm Black freshmen 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z “The independence of county clerks is an important part of the electoral system and for now we are focused on supporting them.” Ballot fiasco delays results in Oregon, vote-by-mail pioneer 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z The commission had taken no issue with previous cartoons that, though crass, didn’t mislead people about the electoral system. The Twitter account defending Australian democracy 2022-05-14T04:00:00Z López expressed the importance of generating confidence in the country’s electoral system. Behind bulletproof shields, Colombian candidates fear for their lives 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Wales Office minister and Tory Monmouth MP David TC Davies said the electoral system envisaged would "concentrate power in the hands of" party managers. Senedd reform aim is to keep Labour in power, says UK minister 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z The group has a solid base and masterfully maneuvers its alliances and the electoral system. Hezbollah weapons at the heart of Lebanon’s elections Sunday 2022-05-14T04:00:00Z At the summit, officials from the United States and other countries could try to pressure Mr. Bolsonaro to respect the democratic process and publicly express their own support for Brazil’s electoral system. Biden’s Summit of the Americas Is Threatened by Boycotts, Confusion 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z Australia’s electoral system, in contrast, is praised by analysts around the world. The Twitter account defending Australian democracy 2022-05-14T04:00:00Z "Everybody's got their own favourite electoral system, and not one electoral system is without its drawbacks, but taken in the round, this is a real step forward." Senedd reform: Expansion plans no stitch-up, says minister 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z The Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong said late on Monday it opposed G7's "irresponsible remarks", which smeared Hong Kong's new electoral system and grossly interfered in China's internal affairs. G7 flags rights concerns in selection of new Hong Kong leader 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z “It formulated the National Security Law, which helped Hong Kong transform from chaos to order, and also improved Hong Kong’s electoral system so that we can achieve long-term peace and stability,” Lam said. Hong Kong leader says China patriots now firmly in charge 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z False election fraud narratives erode trust in the electoral system and threaten to suppress turnout. Opinion | Disinformation hurts voters 2022-05-08T04:00:00Z “This commentary about the electoral system is very disappointing,” he tweeted from the AEC’s account. The Twitter account defending Australian democracy 2022-05-14T04:00:00Z This year’s vote for Hong Kong’s chief executive is the first since the electoral system was changed last year to ensure that only “patriots” are allowed to run for office. EXPLAINER: What comes next with John Lee leading Hong Kong? 2022-05-08T04:00:00Z He has swept aside the Constitution, the legislature and the independence of Tunisia’s judiciary and electoral system. As Tunisia’s Democratic Experiment Unravels, Economic Collapse Looms 2022-05-07T04:00:00Z Unlike in other elections in Scotland, voters were asked to rank the candidates in order of preference using numbers - using an electoral system called the Single Transferable Vote. Scottish council elections 2022: SNP and Labour make gains amid Tory losses 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z "It is important that Brazilians have confidence in their electoral systems," a U.S. EXCLUSIVE CIA chief told Bolsonaro government not to mess with Brazil election, sources say 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z The electoral system, though, is different from last year. Where do the parties stand ahead of the Scottish council elections? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Mexico’s government on Thursday proposed a dramatic overhaul of the electoral system and the agency that oversees it. World Digest: April 28, 2022 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z Voters need to be as determined to uphold democracy over the long run as the Trumpers are determined to undermine our democracy and electoral system. Opinion | Americans are failing Biden 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z Their litigation may be hopeless, but it reflects a determination to undermine the electoral system over the long run. Opinion | The Jan. 6 committee and Merrick Garland must protect our endangered democracy 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z The assessment comes with the U.S. electoral system already under pressure. Intel: Putin may cite Ukraine war to meddle in US politics 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z Last year, Beijing overhauled Hong Kong’s electoral system and specified that only “patriots” — those loyal to the Communist Party — could run. Beijing’s handpicked candidate for Hong Kong signals tighter control 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z In a major overhaul of Hong Kong's electoral system last year to meet Beijing's demands that only "patriots" run the city, this committee was enlarged from 1,200 to 1,500 members. Explainer: Hong Kong leadership contender emerges amid uncertain future 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z In his 12 years in power Mr Orban has rewritten the constitution, filled the top courts with his appointees, and changed the electoral system to his advantage. Hungary election: Nationalist PM Viktor Orban claims victory 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z The French electoral system is set up in such a way that Zemmour almost certainly cannot win. France’s Far Right Turn 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z In addition to reworking the electoral system to give his party a big advantage, Orban has constrained nongovernmental organizations, deployed spyware against journalists, and dismantled a system of checks and balances. Despite Putin ties, Hungary’s Orban gains popularity before election 2022-04-02T04:00:00Z The explanation lies in Hungary’s complex electoral system: The country is divided into 106 districts, each of which elects a member to Parliament, much like members of Congress are seated in the United States. In Hungary, Viktor Orban Remakes an Election to His Liking 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z Petro and his rivals have alleged voting fraud in the country’s electoral system. Former guerrilla member running for president of Colombia envisions new Latin American left 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z Also called instant-runoff voting and ranked-choice voting, the preferential ballot is an electoral system used in places around the world — including in New York City — for elections with more than two candidates. How does a movie win a best picture Oscar? There's a method to the voting madness 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z The electoral system has been tweaked this year, lowering the minimum voting age to 16 from 18. Malta goes to polls with Labour expected to win third term 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z “The lies in this case threatened the integrity of the American electoral system and were designed to prevent investigators from learning the true source of campaign funds,” said Tracy L. Wilkison, one of the prosecutors. Nebraska Congressman Faces Calls to Step Down After Convictions 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z “The lies in this case threatened the integrity of the American electoral system and were designed to prevent investigators from learning the true source of campaign funds.” McCarthy calls on convicted GOP congressman to resign 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z The push to shut Telegram in Brazil is part of wide-reaching efforts to combat misinformation and falsehoods about the country’s electoral system. World Digest: March 19, 2022 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z Progress has been slow on a bipartisan bill to make the nation’s electoral system less vulnerable to those seeking to overturn free and fair election results. Opinion | Hey, Congress, don’t forget about fixing democracy here at home 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z The country’s fractured pro-democracy movement struggled to compete against a government with more resources and tight control of the electoral system. U.S. outreach to Venezuela strengthens Maduro, sidelines Guaidó 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z For months, Bolsonaro has sought to undermine the integrity of the Brazilian electoral system. Brazil’s Bolsonaro embraced the U.S. under Trump. Now he’s in ‘solidarity’ with Russia. 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z The nature of the country’s electoral system also empowers party officials over grass-roots activists, which makes it harder for populist outsiders to win. A Moment for Canada’s Far Right, Still Struggling for Support 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z The mother of two school-age kids also pointed to educational and economic challenges over the past two years and an “unprecedented attack on our electoral system, the very bedrock of our democracy.” Hillary Scholten running for Congress in western Michigan 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z And Democrats say the main reason Republican voters have lost faith in the electoral system is because of the incessant Republican focus on almost entirely imagined fraud. Republicans Want New Tool in Elusive Search for Voter Fraud: Election Police 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z But that anger won’t solve the problem: Our electoral system is still in peril. Time to start over on voting rights and election security 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z Their core provisions were always unlikely to substantially affect turnout or election outcomes — and they were also mostly orthogonal to the weak spots in the electoral system that Trump’s knavery attempted to exploit. Opinion | What Is Joe Biden Thinking? 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z All of this has the effect of not only validating the mistrust in the electoral system with Republican voters, it's shaking faith in the system among Democratic voters as well. The GOP is suddenly running scared from Trump's Big Lie 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z The moves in Barinas raised further doubts about the fairness of Venezuela’s electoral system following the first vote in years in which most major political parties took part. Opposition wins revote for governor in heartland of Chavismo 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z However, one year on, promoters of the lie that the election was stolen have taken over one political party and stoked distrust in our electoral systems. Opinion | Jimmy Carter: I Fear for Our Democracy 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z Biden is headed to Georgia next week to talk about voting right legislation and the desperate need to shore up our electoral system. Biden just delivered the most forceful rebuke of Trump's coup — but what will he do about it? 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z On the anniversary of an event that shook the country and ushered in a year of new threats to democracy, questions about the strength of the electoral system have rarely been more urgent. Analysis | A year after Jan. 6, are the guardrails that protect democracy real or illusory? 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z Mr. Trump and the Republican leaders who abet him have damaged U.S. democracy, making the electoral system more susceptible to subversion the next time. Opinion | On Jan. 6, the fight for democracy came home. There’s still so much we don’t know. 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z It is up to all of us — particularly those with the most access and greatest influence — to reject unfounded challenges of our electoral system that sow discord and weaken our democracy for partisan advantage. No business as usual after Jan. 6 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z So you can be angry, you can feel robbed, you can call into question the electoral system and even its results in a way that still honors democracy. Column: Jan. 6 is not a political Rorschach test. It is a flashbulb memory, fixed and irrevocable 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z “This historic change in the city’s power structure would never have been possible under the old electoral system.” 1st Cambodian American mayor in US takes office 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z Radical skepticism about the electoral system, after all, is only a convenient ladder that, once in power, the far right is all too ready to kick away. A Nationalist International? Thanks to German taxpayers, the far right gets a global think tank 2021-12-24T05:00:00Z The Freedom to Vote Act “would upend the 2022 elections, further undermining people’s confidence in our electoral system.” Democratic push on voting rights becomes more urgent as midterms approach 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z Prior to the vote China had made sweeping changes to Hong Kong's electoral system, including a rule that allowed Beijing to vet candidates. Hong Kong election: China rejects democracy concerns from West 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z Following the close of voting, Lam issued a statement saying the “improved” electoral system had worked as intended. Hong Kong votes for legislature with only loyalists approved 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z Beijing rejiggered the electoral system and added a requirement that only “patriots” loyal to the Chinese Communist Party can run. The opposition is in jail. Hong Kong wants its ‘patriots’-only vote to look legitimate. 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z The government says the revamped electoral system will ensure only "patriots" will be allowed to stand for election and eventually hold positions of political power. Hong Kong: Why the Legco elections are so controversial 2021-12-18T05:00:00Z The elections are the first since Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law and a shake-up of the city's electoral system. Hong Kong candidates run in “patriots"-only legislative election 2021-12-18T05:00:00Z That has emerged as something of an informal referendum on the new electoral system. How Hong Kong’s ‘Patriots Only’ Elections Bolster Beijing’s Grip 2021-12-18T05:00:00Z That day the bank made a public call to vote on its official WeChat account, saying voting would help to improve the electoral system and ensure there were "patriots administering Hong Kong". EXCLUSIVE Hong Kong officials push turnout in first “patriots” election 2021-12-18T05:00:00Z Here’s a look at the events that resulted in the dramatic changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system: Hong Kong election defines dramatic changes by Beijing 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z Regina Ip, a pro-establishment candidate running in the Hong Kong Island West constituency, said that voters will take some time to get used to the new electoral system. Hong Kong public gears up to vote amid new election laws 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z The new system puts in place what the government calls an improved electoral system under the principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong". Hong Kong candidates run in “patriots"-only legislative election 2021-12-18T05:00:00Z It also said it opposed the report's criticism of the government's overhaul of the electoral system. Britain scolds China over use of security law in Hong Kong 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z The county board restructurings and statewide voting restrictions, Democrats and voting-rights groups say, represent the most sweeping changes in decades to Georgia’s electoral system. Georgia Republicans purge Black Democrats from county election boards 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z He also discussed his worries that America is being torn apart by hyper-partisanship, a lack of shared values and widespread loss of faith in the electoral system and democracy. Does this North Carolina candidate's viral video have a winning lesson for Democrats? 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z To be certain, Trumpists like Powell and Bannon are entirely sincere about their hopes that they can gut electoral systems and install Trump as an illegitimate authoritarian president. Trumpworld's grift can't be untangled from authoritarianism 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z In his desperate fight to subvert the outcome of the 2020 election, Trump looked for and found the soft spots in our electoral system. Opinion | The Trump Conspiracy Is Hiding in Plain Sight 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z China announced in March broad changes to the former British colony's electoral system, reducing the number of directly elected representatives and increasing the number of Beijing-approved officials in an expanded legislature. Democracy activist Law urges Hong Kong voters to ignore Dec. 19 election 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z Our failing democracy is close to being fatally undermined by a rigged electoral system designed to ensure that it will be almost impossible for Republicans to lose an election. If America really surrenders to fascism, then what? Painful questions lie ahead 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z She announced her bid in a brief video posted to Twitter Wednesday, outlining her work on Georgia's electoral system and the state's COVID-19 vaccine campaign, among other things. Stacey Abrams is running for Georgia governor — again 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z China announced in March sweeping changes to the former British colony's electoral system, reducing the number of directly elected representatives and increasing the number of Beijing-approved officials in an expanded legislature. Hong Kong seeks arrest of two activists accused of inciting blank votes at election 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z "The electoral system in Texas, and unfortunately in a number of other states … appears increasingly loaded against minorities," he said. UN expert warns of near "tyranny" against voting rights of U.S. minorities amid GOP attacks 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z The elections were widely seen as a test of legitimacy for the socialist state’s electoral system. E.U. observers say Venezuelan elections show major improvement, but uneven playing field remains 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z “Elections run on trust, to a certain extent, and Australians trust their electoral system,” said Green. Australia leader pushes voter ID law, courting right-wing support before election 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z The GOP now focuses on undermining our electoral system and stoking division across racial lines. Opinion | The GOP bets on resentment over problem solving 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z But it appeared they emerged from the contest as weak as they entered it, facing a ruling party with far greater campaign resources and tight control of the country’s electoral system. Venezuela’s ruling socialist party claims sweeping wins in elections 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z In Chile’s electoral system, if no candidate secures a 50 percent majority, the two top finishers compete in a runoff. World Digest: Nov. 21, 2021 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z In Chile’s electoral system, if no candidate secures a 50% majority, the two top finishers compete in a runoff. Ex-protester, far-right lawmaker to meet in Chilean runoff 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z Australia’s electoral system is often considered among the best in the world. Australia leader pushes voter ID law, courting right-wing support before election 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z Leaders are debating whether to adopt an electoral system in the District that has become increasingly popular in other cities: ranked-choice voting. D.C. debates whether to switch to a ranked-choice voting system 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z It remained to be seen whether the country’s electoral system passed a key test of legitimacy under the careful watch of more than 130 European Union observers, the first such mission here in 15 years. Venezuela’s ruling socialist party claims sweeping wins in elections 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z Their opponents could do the same — leading to a state-by-state campaign that essentially tears down what’s left of GOP confidence in our electoral system. Perspective | Republicans aren’t ready for Trump-style ‘fraud’ claims in GOP primaries 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z The Trump name is a rallying cry for Brazil’s new right and his efforts to undermine the U.S. electoral system appear to have emboldened Bolsonaro and his supporters. The Bolsonaro-Trump connection threatening Brazil’s elections 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z Political analysts believe those gains were mostly because of a more sophisticated strategy by the Sadrist organization, taking advantage of a new electoral system, which has an increased number of electoral districts. Fears of Wider Instability in Iraq After Attack on Prime Minister’s Home 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z “Every American deserves equal opportunity to participate in our electoral system and political process, and this bill provides a starting point as we seek broader bipartisan consensus on how best to ensure that,” she added. Senate Republicans block debate on a third major voting rights bill 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z Bird of the Year, a two-week campaign run by the conservation charity Forest and Bird, is conducted like New Zealand’s electoral system through an instant-runoff system. New Zealand held a contest for Bird of the Year. The birds lost 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z Australia has been critical of Beijing’s imposing a national security law in Hong Kong and changing its electoral system. Australia offers new permanent visas for Hong Kong nationals 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z The error was caught and corrected, but only after hours of confusion and chaos that reminded New Yorkers once again just how decrepit and unreliable their electoral system is. Opinion | Reform New York City’s Board of Elections Now 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z Labour should go into the next general election promising to reform the electoral system as part of a project to "save the United Kingdom", he said. Change MP elections to help save UK, says Mark Drakeford 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z It’s yet another example of Trump seeking to undermine confidence in the U.S. electoral system. AP FACT CHECK: No, Election Day wasn’t the real insurrection 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z Parliament is compliant because of a single-vote electoral system that discourages the formation of strong political parties. More repression, fewer jobs: Jordanians face bleak outlook 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z The American people are much better than their electoral system. Timothy Snyder warned us fascism was coming — now he says we can survive it 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z The old electoral system was also replaced with one meant to make it easier for independent candidates to challenge established parties. Iraq election: Nationalist cleric Moqtada al-Sadr claims victory 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z A new electoral system made it easier this time for independent candidates to compete, but the vote was nonetheless expected to merely chip away at the edges of Iraq’s troubles. Iraqis’ Frustration Over Broken Promises Keeps Voter Turnout Low 2021-10-10T04:00:00Z The old electoral system based on party lists has also been replaced with one meant to help independent candidates. Iraqis vote in first parliamentary election since 2019 mass protests 2021-10-10T04:00:00Z “President Trump expressed concerns related to the U.S. electoral system writ large rather than concerns about his campaign or himself personally.” Opinion | One more time Trump tried to undo the will of the voters 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z Our electoral system makes real policy very difficult. Timothy Snyder warned us fascism was coming — now he says we can survive it 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z Total unity is the only method, they say, to overcome an electoral system authored by Orban’s party that gives it an unfair advantage. Hungary: Budapest mayor pulls out of opposition primary race 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z At stake are how easy it is to vote, who controls the electoral system and, some Democrats worry, whether the results of federal, state and local elections will be accepted no matter which party wins. Why Democrats See 3 Governor’s Races as a Sea Wall for Fair Elections 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z The new electoral system replaces one in which each of Iraq's 18 provinces was designated as a single constituency and parties allocated seats to candidates according to their share of the vote. Iraqis vote in first parliamentary election since 2019 mass protests 2021-10-10T04:00:00Z The GOP is actively looking for ways to game the electoral system, and even to game the electoral college system, to secure illegitimate victories. Opinion | MAGA politics has broken federalism. For the country’s sake, we need to repair it — carefully. 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z Bannon isn't confining himself to trying to destroy the democratic electoral system. Now the GOP has a coup plan — and Steve Bannon's ready to put boots on the ground 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z As Mr. Kagan wrote, the main goal of the Republican Party today “is as the willing enabler of Trump’s efforts to game the electoral system to ensure his return to power.” Opinion | A frightening forecast for a crisis that has already begun 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z Then, the new president, intent on strengthening his own position and punishing critics, begins remaking the political and electoral system, using legal means to consolidate power and erode democratic institutions. As Trump hints at 2024 comeback, democracy advocates fear a ‘worst-case scenario’ for the country 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z But because of the German electoral system, no one - not even the election authorities - knew just how big it would be. German election: Seven things we learned 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z The parliament varies in size because of a peculiarity of Germany’s electoral system, which means that it can be considerably bigger than the minimum 598 seats. Germany embarks on tricky search for post-Merkel government 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z A side-effect of Germany's complicated electoral system is that parliament can vary wildly in size. Factbox: Germany's election in polls, facts and figures 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z The real goal is to sow and normalize mistrust in the electoral system that is the foundation of democracy in this country. Opinion | Arizona’s election ‘audit’ comes up empty, but that won’t stop the lying 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z In the future, Masterson said, these sorts of falsehoods are going to become more advanced and nuanced — exploiting genuine areas of confusion in the electoral system — and thus harder to combat. As Trump hints at 2024 comeback, democracy advocates fear a ‘worst-case scenario’ for the country 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z Mrs. Lam said it “reflected the support for the new electoral system.” Hong Kong Is Holding Elections. It Wants Them to Look Real. 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z Germany's electoral system was designed in reaction to the instability of the interwar Weimar Republic, where splinter parties and repeated elections contributed to the catastrophic rise of Adolf Hitler's Nazis. Explainer: Making elephants dance: a guide to Germany's electoral system 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z On Sunday, Hong Kong held its first vote since China overhauled the former British colony’s electoral system to ensure that only “patriots” run the city. Hong Kong's new, patriots-only governance to prioritize housing issues - Lam 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Evidence produced by Trump’s own allies that the electoral system is sound would not come as good news to these people. Opinion | Arizona’s election ‘audit’ comes up empty, but that won’t stop the lying 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z It is the first poll since sweeping reforms to its electoral system were passed. Hong Kong sees patriots inducted into new election committee 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z The Freedom to Vote Act, introduced by Minnesota’s Amy Klobuchar, would address longstanding flaws in the electoral system along with some of the Republicans’ recent machinations. Opinion | Joe Manchin Got the Voting Bill He Wanted. Time to Pass It. 2021-09-18T04:00:00Z “Today’s Election Committee elections are very meaningful as it is the first elections held after we have improved the electoral system to ensure that only patriots can take office,” Lam said. Voters choose new Hong Kong electors under pro-Beijing laws 2021-09-18T04:00:00Z “I hope this kind of public-private-partnership to solve social issues, after perfecting the electoral system, will yield more results.” Hong Kong's new, patriots-only governance to prioritize housing issues - Lam 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Pro-democracy candidates are almost absent from Hong Kong's first election since Beijing overhauled the city's electoral system to ensure that "only patriots" rule China's freest city. Hong Kong's first 'patriots-only' election kicks off 2021-09-18T04:00:00Z “Thirty-five, 40 percent of the electorate,” said Steven Levitsky, a Harvard University scholar on democracy, “now can be enough, given the electoral system,” to win power. As Abortion Rights Expand, the U.S. Joins a Handful of Telling Exceptions 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z Protecting the integrity of America’s electoral system and the voting rights of its citizens should be priority No. 1 — not because it helps Democrats, but because it helps preserve democracy. Opinion | Joe Manchin Got the Voting Bill He Wanted. Time to Pass It. 2021-09-18T04:00:00Z “The electoral reforms... are likely to lead to the election of a highly fragmented parliament,” said Amal Hamdan, an electoral systems analyst. Looming Moroccan election reveals parliament's dimming sway 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z The new movement is built entirely around Trump's insistence that the electoral system failed in 2020 and that Republicans can't let it happen again. Heeding Steve Bannon’s call, GOP election deniers organize to seize control at local level 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z China's rubber-stamp parliament in May changed Hong Kong's electoral system, reducing democratic representation in institutions and introducing the vetting mechanism for election candidates and winners. Hong Kong's first 'patriots-only' election kicks off 2021-09-18T04:00:00Z “The success of this initiative will make it easier to vote, harder to cheat, and restore confidence in the electoral system for Republicans, Democrats and independents alike,” he said in a statement. GOP launches ballot drive to tighten Michigan election laws 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z In an op-ed for The Denver Post, he called out the “fringe media personalities” who “continue to prey on the fears of a public concerned about the safety and security of our electoral system.” He Was the ‘Perfect Villain’ for Voting Conspiracists 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z He is widely expected to try to change Tunisia’s electoral system and amend its Constitution to enlarge presidential powers. Populist Hero or Demagogue: Who Is Tunisia’s President? 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z Judge Parker said the lawyers intended to undermine the electoral system. US judge reprimands Trump election fraud lawyers 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z Is political change possible through the Russian electoral system, or will it have to await Mr. Putin’s death or retirement? Read Excerpts From Navalny’s Interview With The Times 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z Despite his circumstances, Mr. Navalny was upbeat about Russia’s future prospects, and he outlined his strategy for achieving political change through the electoral system even in an authoritarian state. In First Interview From Jail, an Upbeat Navalny Discusses Prison Life 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z Then, according to Germany's mixed electoral system, the make-up of parliament must reflect the result of this second vote. German elections 2021: Simple guide to vote ending Merkel era 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z The Sept. 19 vote for the committee is the first election since China overhauled Hong Kong’s electoral system in May to ensure the former British colony is run by “patriots” loyal to Beijing. First Hong Kong election under revamped system to be largely uncontested 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z Bernier, who previously served as the Chippewa County Clerk before joining the Legislature, said she hoped the Audit Bureau report would restore confidence in the electoral system. Wisconsin Republican election probe hits roadblocks 2021-08-11T04:00:00Z The TSE also decided to ask the Supreme Court to investigate whether Bolsonaro committed a crime by attacking the electoral system on social media and threatening Brazil’s democracy. Brazil electoral court to probe Bolsonaro for attacks on voting system 2021-08-02T04:00:00Z Pandemic conditions produced an electoral system more favorable to Democrats. Opinion | What if There Wasn’t a Coup Plot, General Milley? 2021-07-28T04:00:00Z "Fundamentally our electoral system was premised on our traditional matai system," she said. Samoa's new leader confirms scrapping of China-funded port 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z Analysts say that it could be hard for Mr. Johnson’s opponents to exploit his weakening support in the next general election because Britain’s electoral system is unfavorable to smaller parties like the Liberal Democrats. A Rebellion Is Stirring in Boris Johnson’s Backyard 2021-07-24T04:00:00Z Senate agree to pass new voting rights legislation, these will be the only tools the federal government will have to protect the electoral system. No, Merrick Garland hasn't dropped the ball on accountability — but he still could 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z Senate agree to pass new voting rights legislation, these will be the only tools the federal government will have to protect the electoral system. No, Merrick Garland hasn't dropped the ball on accountability — but he still could 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z At the same time, China overhauled Hong Kong’s electoral system to prevent the pro-democracy camp from winning power, and it barred government opponents from public office. Hong Kong exodus gathers pace as thousands vote with their feet 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z He has said that overhauling the state’s electoral system is one of his top priorities. Texas Democrats Flee State to Highlight G.O.P. Voting Restrictions 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z “Their participation in activities intended to undermine the lawful and legitimate results of our electoral system and diminish the integrity of our democracy, is unacceptable,” she said in a statement. Report: 2 Seattle police officers broke law during DC riots 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z And in states across the country, these right-wing, authoritarian populists are rearranging electoral systems to better dispute and overcome future outcomes that displease them. Opinion | To fight the GOP’s antidemocratic fire, we need a national effort at civic healing 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z March 11: China’s parliament approves changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system, reducing democratic representation in the legislature. Timeline - The impact of the national security law on Hong Kong one year on 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z “It is critical that New Yorkers are confident in their electoral system, especially as we rank votes in a citywide election for the first time,” he said in a statement released on Tuesday night. New York Mayor’s Race in Chaos After Elections Board Counts 135,000 Test Ballots 2021-06-29T04:00:00Z The Institute for Fair Elections on its website currently lists “absurd” voter locations, a tactic frequently used by others to undermine confidence in California’s electoral system, including by a Republican candidate for Secretary of State. Vigilantes claimed voter fraud. A thousand false leads later, investigators found one case 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z Tens of thousands of absentee ballots must still be counted — and the combination of those and the new electoral system means that final results will not be available for weeks. Eric Adams leads in New York mayor’s race; challengers plead for patience as votes are ranked 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z Democrats across the nation are begging the national government to step in and do something to protect our electoral system. Republicans can't make it any clearer: Trump's Big Lie must be defended at any cost — even democracy 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z March 30: China finalises an overhaul of Hong Kong’s electoral system to ensure “patriots” rule the city. Timeline - The impact of the national security law on Hong Kong one year on 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z But devious, partisan players are hard at work in the states subverting the electoral system in ways that are truly insidious. Jan 6. was the blueprint: The GOP is now planning a state by state hostile takeover 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z "It really copied Westminster in terms of practices and procedures, committees, the electoral system after 1929 became first past the post," he says. NI 100: Building a 'mini-Westminster' in strife-torn Belfast 2021-06-20T04:00:00Z Crucially, these benefits occur in an electoral system whose quirks give disproportionate power to Republican senators. Who is going to call Mitch McConnell's big bluff? 2021-06-17T04:00:00Z Only one of these movements is working in state legislatures across the country to make electoral systems more vulnerable to manipulation and mob rule. Opinion | America’s contest of nightmares isn’t even close 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z The For the People Act must be implemented to provide federal protections for voting rights, and to reform a broken electoral system by restricting partisan gerrymandering and forcing more transparency on campaigns finance. In the fight for democracy, Democrats are being outmaneuvered — and time is against them 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z The report criticised Beijing’s overhaul of Hong Kong’s electoral system, prosecution decisions made by the Department of Justice and the contentious security law. UK report says Hong Kong security law used to 'drastically curtail freedoms' 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z The first two elections were held using a proportional electoral system, but the parliament voted to replace this from 1929 onwards, following a disappointing result for the Unionist Party in the 1925 election. NI 100: Building a 'mini-Westminster' in strife-torn Belfast 2021-06-20T04:00:00Z They are leveraging the power Donald Trump's Big Lie has over the GOP base to institutionalize their minority rule through undemocratic subversion of the electoral system and nullification of Democratic votes. Democrats chose failure: Can the filibuster survive a summer of threats? 2021-06-04T04:00:00Z The 2021 Hong Kong Charter website was started by activists promoting their fight among overseas Chinese against Beijing’s sweeping crackdown on the semi-autonomous Chinese city and changes to its electoral system. Hong Kong police tell foreign hosting firm to remove website 2021-06-03T04:00:00Z The best way to protect our electoral system is to pass the For the People Act, which would curb partisan gerrymandering and protect voting rights. Opinion | The Republican plot to steal the 2024 election 2021-06-01T04:00:00Z March 11: China's parliament approves changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system, reducing democratic representation in the legislature. The impact of the national security law on Hong Kong 2021-05-31T04:00:00Z Under Israel's electoral system of proportional representation, it is difficult for a single party to gain enough seats to form a government outright. Israel politics: Lapid nears coalition after Netanyahu fell short 2021-05-30T04:00:00Z China’s rubber-stamp parliament in March endorsed changes to the city’s electoral system, which then led to Hong Kong’s proposals. Hong Kong legislature due to approve curbs on public vote 2021-05-25T04:00:00Z The Republican candidate is a wealthy businessman and political novice who questions the integrity of the electoral system. Trump-Biden rematch by proxy? A governor's race is shaping up as a key post-Trump test 2021-05-24T04:00:00Z Rather than trying to win future elections by attracting new voters, Trump Republicans wish to reshape the electoral system to produce more favorable results. Opinion | The threat of violence now infuses GOP politics. We should all be afraid. 2021-05-20T04:00:00Z March 30: China finalises an overhaul of Hong Kong’s electoral system to ensure "patriots" rule the city-state. The impact of the national security law on Hong Kong 2021-05-31T04:00:00Z In Florida and Texas, Republican officials who once praised the handling of the 2020 election in their states now argue that a widespread lack of faith in the electoral system necessitates broadly restrictive voting laws. The G.O.P.’s Big Cancellation 2021-05-15T04:00:00Z When Mr. McConnell defends the status quo, he is really defending kinks in the electoral system that make it less likely that election results reflect the popular will. Opinion | Making voting easier might help Democrats win. That doesn’t mean it is bad. 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z But his unfounded claims gutted his supporters’ trust in the electoral system, laying the foundation for numerous Republican-led bills pushing more restrictive voter rules. ‘A Perpetual Motion Machine’: How Disinformation Drives Voting Laws 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z First, undermine Republican confidence in the electoral system and stoke the party’s sense of grievance. Opinion | The threat of violence now infuses GOP politics. We should all be afraid. 2021-05-20T04:00:00Z My fear is that all of this is further tearing at the foundations of our democracy and tearing at people’s faith in our electoral systems. Why a Lifelong Republican Views Arizona’s Recount as Wrong 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z To be certain, both President Biden and the majority of congressional Democrats whole-heartedly support bills that would reform our electoral systems to shield them against the kinds of theft Republicans are gearing up to perform. Trump's Big Lie is alienating to voters — Republicans just don't care 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z As I've found in researching political parties, the American electoral system is the primary reason why the U.S. is the sole major democracy with only two parties consistently capable of electing public officials. Why Trump is more likely to win in the GOP than to take his followers to a new third party 2021-05-09T04:00:00Z Second, the falling confidence in the electoral system is directly traceable to a disinformation campaign. ‘A Perpetual Motion Machine’: How Disinformation Drives Voting Laws 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z Lawmakers in Florida and Texas advanced sweeping new measures that would curtail voting, echoing the fictional narrative from Mr. Trump and his allies that the electoral system was rigged against him. Marooned at Mar-a-Lago, Trump Still Has Iron Grip on Republicans 2021-05-08T04:00:00Z "It is obvious that we need to introduce statutory measures such a gender quotas, linked to a more proportional electoral system, to ensure that gender equality doesn't slip back further". Welsh election 2021: First woman of colour elected to Welsh Parliament 2021-05-08T04:00:00Z The electoral system - which allocates some seats on a proportional representation system which helps smaller parties - might see the SNP fail to win an outright majority, something First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, the party leader, acknowledged. Scotland’s crucial election on knife edge as pro-independence party heads for win 2021-05-08T04:00:00Z Yet there's an easier path for Trump supporters than fighting the U.S. electoral system, unfriendly ballot access rules and entrenched party identification. Why Trump is more likely to win in the GOP than to take his followers to a new third party 2021-05-09T04:00:00Z The American electoral system rewards flipping states from red to blue, but many Democratic gains among nonwhite voters have been concentrated in the major cities of big and often noncompetitive states. Why Rising Diversity Might Not Help Democrats as Much as They Hope 2021-05-04T04:00:00Z “When half of the voters of this country don’t have faith in our electoral system, doing nothing is not an option,” Roe said. For Republicans, fealty to Trump’s election falsehood becomes defining loyalty test 2021-05-01T04:00:00Z I met him often to talk about the challenges of improving the country’s flawed and fraud-prone electoral system. Perspective | If the Taliban take power again, will Afghans have died in vain? 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z Lam was speaking a day ahead of the first reading of draft amendments to various laws in the city’s legislature, to accommodate Beijing’s planned changes to the city’s electoral system. Hong Kong’s legislative elections to take place in December 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z Indeed, even with its newly expanded voting access, Kentucky’s voting rules remain comparatively stricter than those of Georgia, which recently overhauled its electoral system with new restrictions on voting. Why Kentucky Just Became the Only Red State to Expand Voting Rights 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z China's overhaul of Hong Kong's electoral system is being seen as a watershed moment by those who fear Beijing's encroaching influence on the city. China is 'trampling on Hong Kong's democracy' 2021-04-03T04:00:00Z The sweeping overhaul of Hong Kong’s electoral system will drastically curb democratic representation as authorities seek to ensure “patriots” rule the global financial hub. U.S. condemns China moves to further reduce Hong Kong political participation 2021-03-31T04:00:00Z Alan Powell, a Republican representative from northeastern Georgia, defended the state’s bill, saying it would bring needed uniformity to an electoral system that was pushed to the brink last year. Georgia G.O.P. Passes Major Law to Limit Voting Amid Nationwide Push 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z Beijing in March announced changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system, expanding the number of seats in the legislature while reducing the number of directly-elected seats from 35 to 20. Hong Kong’s legislative elections to take place in December 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z He added that inherent weaknesses in Israel’s electoral system are compounded by “the Netanyahu factor”: a popular prime minister struggling to stay in power while under indictment. Deadlock prevails as tallying resumes in Israeli election 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z But for others, Israel’s problems extended beyond Mr. Netanyahu or fixes to the electoral system. After 4th Vote in 2 Years, Israelis Wonder: When Will the Political Morass End? 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z “The most worrying thing in Bangladesh is the decimation of the electoral system,” said Ali Riaz, an expert on South Asia who teaches political science at Illinois State University. Born in war, Bangladesh marks 50 years of independence 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z Bangladesh is witnessing democratic backsliding over its electoral system, attempts at stifling political opposition, and threats to freedom of expression, Riaz said. Born in war, Bangladesh marks 50 years of independence 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z Some opposition parties argue the entire electoral system is run by the ruling party. Congo-Brazzaville presidential candidate in hospital with Covid-19 2021-03-21T04:00:00Z If the central government trusts Hong Kong’s electoral system, the thinking goes, it may be more willing to grant those long-promised rights. Hong Kong, Its Elections Upended, Reconsiders Its Dream of Democracy 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z He attacked the legitimacy of the entire electoral system, from the means of voting and the actions of state election officials to the voters themselves. Perspective | Romney says he cares about racial justice. Now’s his chance to vote that way. 2021-03-19T04:00:00Z Bangladesh is witnessing democratic backsliding over its electoral system, attempts at stifling political opposition, and threats to freedom of expression, Riaz said. Born in war, Bangladesh marks 50 years of independence 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z “The most worrying thing in Bangladesh is the decimation of the electoral system,” said Ali Riaz, an expert on South Asia who teaches political science at Illinois State University. Born in war, Bangladesh marks 50 years of independence 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z In the latest round, the State Department announced this week that it would impose sanctions on 24 Chinese officials for their role in eroding Hong Kong’s electoral system. Tense Talks With China Left U.S. ‘Cleareyed’ About Beijing’s Intentions, Officials Say 2021-03-19T04:00:00Z Its plan to drastically overhaul the local electoral system, by demanding absolute loyalty from candidates running for office, is leaving factions across the political spectrum wondering what participation, if any, is still possible. Hong Kong, Its Elections Upended, Reconsiders Its Dream of Democracy 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z China’s parliament approved on Thursday a draft decision to change Hong Kong’s electoral system, further reducing democratic representation in the city’s institutions and introducing a mechanism to vet politicians’ loyalty to Beijing. Blinken says report shows China undermined Hong Kong's electoral system 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z “Georgia is backsliding toward a twisted electoral system built on suppressing and manipulating Black votes,” said Black Voters Matter founders LaTosha Brown and Cliff Albright in a statement announcing the group’s campaign. Coca-Cola, Home Depot come out in opposition to Georgia voting restrictions 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z Dominic Raab said Beijing’s decision to “impose radical changes to restrict participation in Hong Kong’s electoral system … is part of a pattern designed to harass and stifle all voices critical of China’s policies.” UK criticizes China for violating Sino-British Declaration 2021-03-13T05:00:00Z Zhang likened the changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system as a “minimally invasive surgery” that will restore health to the city’s “democratic system.” China hits back at US criticism of Hong Kong election change 2021-03-12T05:00:00Z China’s parliament on Thursday approved a draft decision to change Hong Kong’s electoral system, further reducing democratic representation in the city’s institutions and introducing a mechanism to vet politicians’ loyalty to Beijing. Australia criticises Hong Kong electoral changes 2021-03-12T05:00:00Z China’s parliament approved a draft decision to change Hong Kong’s electoral system on Thursday, further reducing democratic representation in the city’s institutions and introducing a mechanism to vet politicians’ loyalty to Beijing. U.S. says China's Hong Kong moves a continuing assault on democracy 2021-03-11T05:00:00Z China’s parliament approved on Thursday a draft decision to change Hong Kong’s electoral system, further reducing democratic representation in the city’s institutions and introducing a mechanism to vet and screen politicians’ loyalty to Beijing. UK says Hong Kong electoral changes undermine trust in China 2021-03-11T05:00:00Z “There are loopholes in the electoral systems, there are also flaws in the systems in Hong Kong,” Lam said at a news conference after she returned from the meeting in Beijing. Hong Kong leader ‘fully welcomes’ proposed electoral reforms 2021-03-07T05:00:00Z He defended newly announced plans to reform the electoral system in Hong Kong, saying the changes were constitutional and justified. Uighurs: Chinese foreign minister says genocide claims 'absurd' 2021-03-07T05:00:00Z In his letter to supporters, he said he "strongly believes" in the party's agenda, including changes to the electoral system and the House of Lords. Nigel Farage: Brexit-backing politician to quit as leader of Reform UK 2021-03-07T05:00:00Z On Sunday, Wang said changes to the electoral system are constitutional and justified. China's top diplomat says Hong Kong needs electoral reform for 'brighter future' 2021-03-07T05:00:00Z China’s rubber-stamp parliament is deliberating plans to overhaul Hong Kong’s electoral system to ensure Beijing loyalists are in charge. Hong Kong electoral reforms prevent 'dictatorship of the majority', says pro-Beijing lawmaker 2021-03-06T05:00:00Z Earlier the EU called on Beijing to "carefully consider the political and economic implications on any decision to reform the electoral system of Hong Kong that would undermine fundamental freedoms, political pluralism and democratic principles". China NPC: US condemns 'assault on Hong Kong democracy' 2021-03-05T05:00:00Z Hong Kong’s last British governor, Chris Patten, said the move to change Hong Kong’s electoral system “completely destroys the pledge of one-country, two systems.” Pro-Beijing committee to elect some Hong Kong legislators 2021-03-05T05:00:00Z Beijing is planning a major overhaul of Hong Kong’s electoral system and Legislative Council elections will likely be deferred again, to September 2022. Four Hong Kong activists released on bail after prosecutors withdraw appeal 2021-03-05T05:00:00Z Less than an hour after the bail decision, Chinese state media said it would put forward a resolution to “improve” Hong Kong’s electoral system. After marathon bail hearings, Hong Kong pro-democracy activists find themselves back in detention 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z He was explaining a draft decision to change the electoral system in the Asian financial hub at the opening of the parliament session. China weighs measure for Hong Kong election panel to pick legislature candidates 2021-03-05T05:00:00Z Beijing plans to overhaul Hong Kong's electoral system to ensure "patriots" are in charge, a senior official said. China NPC: China set to overhaul HK electoral system 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z They now want to “reform” the state’s electoral system, particularly mail-in balloting. Opinion | Running an election flawlessly just isn’t good enough for vote-suppressing Florida Republicans 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z Officials at the meetings in Beijing are expected to push through changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system to eliminate the influence of pro-democracy opposition. Hong Kong bail hearings in national security case sound alarm for city’s courts 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z This month, the Chinese government signaled that it planned to change Hong Kong’s electoral system to bar candidates seen as disloyal to China’s ruling Communist Party. Hong Kong Charges 47 Democracy Supporters With Violating Security Law 2021-02-28T05:00:00Z The NPC is expected to consider changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system to ensure only pro-Beijing “patriots” are governing. Explainer: What to expect from China's annual meeting of parliament 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z Specifically, respondents were candid in lamenting how our electoral system contains built-in incentives that prioritize party loyalty over governing, starting with the role of big money in elections and the gerrymandering of districts. To make democracy function again, would you listen to 1,000 years of cumulative experience? 2021-02-14T05:00:00Z Aside from drafting a new constitution with an appointed 250-seat senate as a counterweight to an elected government, the junta in Thailand carefully redesigned the electoral system, to ensure Pheu Thai would win fewer seats. Myanmar coup: What will the military do now? 2021-02-13T05:00:00Z And in his presentation, Neguse was the proud son of immigrants, a Black man personally standing up for the American electoral system. Perspective | Everything about Trump’s impeachment trial is personal 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z Make no mistake: Democracy may have survived this year, but President Biden and Vice President Harris were elected despite, not thanks to, weakened electoral systems. Opinion | Stacey Abrams: Our democracy faced a near-death experience. Here’s how to revive it. 2021-02-07T05:00:00Z President Donald Trump’s onslaught of falsehoods about the November election misled millions of Americans, undermined faith in the electoral system, sparked a deadly riot — and has now left taxpayers with a large, and growing, bill. Trump’s election fraud falsehoods have cost taxpayers $519 million — and counting The 2020 election showed that the nation’s electoral system is unacceptably vulnerable — not to voter fraud but to politicians who seek to deny the will of the voters. Opinion | Republicans want more voter suppression. Here’s how to make elections more fair — not less. 2021-02-03T05:00:00Z Adherents feel victimized by what they see as a corrupt electoral system that took down the “real” winner. Opinion | Democrats have prevailed, but Trumpism is still here. We can’t be complacent. 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z Every Republican who undermined trust in our electoral system by indulging and amplifying the president’s false claims about the 2020 presidential result should be shunned. Opinion | Trump’s stench will cling to Republicans long after he’s gone 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z And as much as most if not all of them realize that President Trump will not be installed as president on Jan. 20, they want action to restore their faith in the American electoral system. Editorial Roundup: South Carolina 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z Chinese officials were now discussing ways to change the electoral system to address “deficiencies” in the political structure, he said, and elections might be further delayed. Exclusive: China plans further Hong Kong crackdown after mass arrest - sources 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z But certain aspects of the electoral system also helped bring us to this point. Opinion | How to Ensure This Never Happens Again 2021-01-08T05:00:00Z What the pro-Trump rioters attacked was not only a building but also the Constitution, the electoral system, our democratic process. Trump incites terrorists 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z The central government labeled the primary illegal and a “serious provocation” to Hong Kong’s electoral system. EXPLAINER: Hong Kong mass arrests chill democracy movement 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z The president’s stated objective is not to expose abuses in the electoral system. Opinion | Let the anti-constitutional Republicans reveal themselves 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z “Yet the president persists and by doing so undermines Georgians’ faith in the electoral system, especially Republican Georgians, which is important because we have a big election coming up.” Democrats, Republicans race to finish in Ga. as Trump casts shadow over Senate runoffs 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z The fact that Georgia’s Senate races will be decided by runoffs is a quirk of the state’s electoral system that, like many electoral quirks, originates in efforts to limit the influence of the Black vote. Knocking on Two Million Doors in Georgia 2020-12-29T05:00:00Z Many of his claims, and the even more baroque allegations of his supporters, have focused on voting machines — part of the electoral system that most people don’t spend much time thinking about. Perspective | Five myths about voting machines 2020-12-24T05:00:00Z This week, Rivera took a tougher tone, accusing his friend the president of “instilling . . . the false sense” in his supporters that they have been defrauded by the electoral system. How Geraldo Rivera, the sensationalist showman of ’80s TV, became the voice of election reason on Fox News 2020-12-17T05:00:00Z The podcast was one of at least six on the list of Apple’s 100 most popular podcasts that are hosted by someone who has been vocally supportive of Trump’s attack on the nation’s electoral system. Inside the right-wing media bubble, where the myth of a Trump win lives on 2020-12-15T05:00:00Z With even the morally malleable Attorney General William P. Barr now rejecting ridiculous, dangerous libels against the electoral system, the continuing silence from many elected Republicans is — how to say this politely? — sickening. Opinion | Republicans, it isn’t too late to stand up for the nation 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z “We have watched with increasing concern as the debate surrounding the state’s electoral system has made some within our Party consider whether voting in the coming runoff election matters,” the group wrote. Trump roils Georgia GOP as party waits to see if presidential visit helps — or hurts — in crucial Senate runoffs 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z “We have watched with increasing concern as the debate surrounding the state’s electoral system has made some within our Party consider whether voting in the coming run-off election matters,” they wrote. Tumult in Georgia signals Trump's post-presidency challenge for GOP 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z The president’s attacks on Georgia’s voting system are part of his overall efforts to undermine the electoral system, as a way of rationalizing his defeat. As Trump Attacks Georgia Republicans, Party Worries About Senate Races 2020-11-30T05:00:00Z The fake crisis of the U.S. electoral system is “great for news,” he told The New Yorker’s Isaac Chotiner last week. The King of Trump TV Thinks You’re Dumb Enough to Buy It 2020-11-29T05:00:00Z It was founded in Toronto, Canada, and it is now a proud nonpartisan American company,” the company said, adding that no single company in the American electoral systems could surreptitiously change votes as Powell alleged. For Trump advocate Sidney Powell, a playbook steeped in conspiracy theories 2020-11-28T05:00:00Z As Trump’s legal challenges failed in court, he employed another tactic to try to reverse the result: a public pressure campaign on state and local Republican officials to manipulate the electoral system on his behalf. 20 days of fantasy and failure: Inside Trump’s quest to overturn the election 2020-11-28T05:00:00Z Under the US electoral system, voters do not directly choose the next president. US election: Trump signals he is prepared to leave White House 2020-11-26T05:00:00Z “Elections are a fundamental principle of our democracy – unfortunately, Pennsylvanians have lost faith in the electoral system. It is unacceptable,” said Mastriano. Biden to address nation as Covid deaths rise sharply before Thanksgiving – live updates 2020-11-25T05:00:00Z And yet, it is important to recognize how vulnerable the electoral system remains to this kind of authoritarian pressure. Opinion | This unnerving election does not bode well for the next one 2020-11-24T05:00:00Z Looming over the runoffs are the relentless attempts by Mr. Trump and other Republicans to push baseless claims about voting fraud and erode trust in the electoral system. Georgia Is a Purple State, but Don’t Expect Centrist Politicians 2020-11-23T05:00:00Z But Bernstein wrote that “with few exceptions”, the senators’ “craven public silence has helped enable Trump’s most grievous conduct – including undermining and discrediting the US the electoral system”. Bernstein names 21 Republican senators who privately expressed contempt for Trump 2020-11-23T05:00:00Z He added: “We show that even if their response error argument is correct, there is still significant evidence of non-citizen participation in the U.S. electoral system.” ‘One kind of fraud’: Biden won thousands of illegal votes by noncitizens, study shows 2020-11-22T05:00:00Z But Raffensperger pushed back and defended the state’s electoral system, and issued his certification Friday afternoon. Georgia, Michigan deliver blows to Trump’s efforts to undo the election 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z The Times reported this month that some Jones Day lawyers said they were concerned that the firm’s recent work was undermining the integrity of the electoral system. Linda Henry, Who Owns Boston Globe With Her Husband, Becomes Its C.E.O. 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z In their joint act of being wedded to disillusion, they obsess about being disenfranchised by the electoral system and outcast by the political system — when in reality they just lost. The U.S. and the coddling of Donald Trump 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z There are deep, structural changes needed — to our electoral system, to the control of the media and in many other arenas. Dear Seattle: You can dismiss Trumpism. But how’s that working for you? 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z Many Republicans are embracing his attacks on the electoral system and his efforts to overturn results in key states. Va., Md. Republicans follow Trump playbook, questioning his defeat and refusing to concede. 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z From congressional Republicans, a broad willingness to conspire in President Trump’s lies and to slander the electoral system without consideration of the public good. Opinion | This is a massive failure of character among Republicans — with evangelicals out in front 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z The electoral system favors pro-monarchy tribal representatives, businessmen and independents who are loyal to the king. Women, Islamists suffer setbacks in election in Jordan 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z Trump's attacks on America's electoral system could just as easily depress GOP turnout. Trump's false voter-fraud claims could blow GOP's chances of holding Senate 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z One approach holds that coddling Trump while he trashes the U.S. electoral system will help him get over the loss, thereby making it easier to reconcile him to leaving the Oval Office. Opinion | John Bolton: Time is running out for Trump — and Republicans who coddle him 2020-11-11T05:00:00Z Some hope that by stopping the SNP winning a majority - which is a big ask under the electoral system anyway - they can argue the mandate isn't there. Indyref2; Scottish battle lines drawn again in run-up to May's election 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z Our electoral system and our presidential transition process have flaws and holes that an unprincipled leader can exploit. Opinion | This is a massive failure of character among Republicans — with evangelicals out in front 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z Rather, it is the broad assertion that the U.S. electoral system is rigged. Opinion | The election is over, but there’s no end to Republican bad faith 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z In the Fox interview, Graham, who won his fiercely contested Senate election handily, warned that there will "never be another Republican president elected again" if the GOP does not change the electoral system. "Trump has not lost": Lindsey Graham makes unsubstantiated claims that dead people voted in election 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z Still, he expressed frustration over efforts to shake the public’s faith in the electoral system. Trump faces long odds in challenging state vote counts 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z During his tenure in the White House, in addition to censoring and sidelining government researchers, Trump regularly attacked political opponents as well as the media, the courts, the electoral system and other Democratic institutions. Scientists Relieved as Joe Biden Wins Tight U.S. Presidential Election 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z We see a dishonest president, spinning lie after lie about the electoral system. Opinion | This is a massive failure of character among Republicans — with evangelicals out in front 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z President Donald Trump cut off by major media networks Thursday as he launched unsubstantiated claims lambasting the U.S. electoral system was not lost on many. Nations long targeted by US chide Trump’s claims of fraud 2020-11-06T05:00:00Z Donald Trump cut off by major media networks Thursday as he launched unsubstantiated claims lambasting the U.S. electoral system was not lost on many. Nations long targeted by US chide Trump’s claims of fraud 2020-11-06T05:00:00Z On Fox News, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich initially warned Trump against undermining confidence in the electoral system. What "reasonable" Republicans? GOP leaders are boosting Trump's attack on democracy 2020-11-06T05:00:00Z Trump on Thursday evening unleashed a tirade from the White House briefing room that was filled with falsehoods about the U.S. electoral system. Biden takes lead over Trump in Georgia count; Pennsylvania continues to tighten 2020-11-06T05:00:00Z “With the opponents for the post of president running approximately equal to each other, the obvious faults of the American electoral system become clear,” the Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman, Maria V. Zakharova, said. U.S. Election Is a High-Stakes Political Struggle. In Russia. 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z Maine now uses this electoral system, as do several municipalities. Opinion | The results of our national election may tell a story of division. Ballot measures tell a different tale. 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z Trump on Thursday evening unleashed a tirade from the White House briefing room that was filled with falsehoods about the American electoral system. Biden renews call for patience as Trump assails vote-counting process 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z He would set the example by reassuring the people that the nation’s time-honored electoral system is working as it always has - state by state, county by county, precinct by precinct. Editorial Roundup: New York 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z After unleashing a tirade from the White House briefing room Thursday night that was filled with falsehoods about the U.S. electoral system, Trump continued to air grievances overnight on Twitter and demanded that the U.S. Biden takes lead over Trump in Georgia count; Pennsylvania continues to tighten 2020-11-06T05:00:00Z The original plan was clearly to cough up some dense legal language that made it sound as if there were legitimate constitutional concerns that counting all the votes would somehow imperil our electoral systems. Clown coup: Trump's effort to overthrow democracy as well-run as his business (and presidency) 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z We face a crisis precisely because the electoral system we use is irrational, discriminatory and subject to the whims of the casino. Opinion | The only priority now is to stop a selfish president from demolishing our democracy 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z But hovering above what may emerge as an extensive independent evidence trail to counter Trump's statements is the backbone of the electoral system itself. If Trump will stop at nothing, will nothing stop him? 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z Chinese social media users, however, were quick to mock the failure of the U.S. electoral system to deliver a quick and clear result. As America counts, the world holds its breath for U.S. election outcome 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z The US electoral system means that in all but two states, the margin of victory doesn't matter, as whoever gets the most votes wins all the electoral votes on offer in that state. US Election 2020: Could Trump contest the result and other questions answered 2020-11-03T05:00:00Z If this happens, it will be evidence not of a conspiracy but of the electoral system working as it should, by counting every vote. We Have Never Had Final Results on Election Day 2020-11-01T04:00:00Z If both sides think that the other is planning to steal the presidency, it may owe something to Trump’s frequent allegations that the electoral system is corrupt or that mail-in ballots can’t be trusted. Opinion | Cheer up, America. A brighter future is in our hands. 2020-10-30T04:00:00Z But the architects of electoral systems in postrevolution France and the United States preferred a republican system of professional politicians—an “elected aristocracy”—over outright rule by the masses, Van Reybrouck says. Jury duty for global warming: citizen groups help solve the puzzle of climate action 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z No more Americans should have to die ever because we are fighting over how accessible to make our electoral system. Opinion | Why voting should be treated like jury duty 2020-10-28T04:00:00Z And laws that touch on education policy, political parties, the military, the electoral system, mining and reforming the Constitution, among other topics, require a supermajority for approval. ‘An End to the Chapter of Dictatorship’: Chileans Vote to Draft a New Constitution 2020-10-25T04:00:00Z After Mr. Morales’s ouster, Bolivia also made a concerted effort to address mistrust in the electoral system. How Bolivia Overcame a Crisis and Held a Clean Election 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z Images of the long queues of early voters were both celebrated as a sign of enthusiasm and criticised as evidence of a creaking electoral system. US election 2020: Why it can be hard to vote in the US 2020-10-20T04:00:00Z |
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