Electoral Reform

Electoral reform is change in electoral systems to improve how public desires are expressed in election results. That can include reforms of:

  • Voting systems, such as proportional representation, a two-round system (runoff voting), instant-runoff voting, Instant Round Robin Voting called Condorcet Voting, approval voting, citizen initiatives and referendums and recall elections.
  • Vote-counting procedures
  • Rules about political parties, typically changes to election laws
  • Eligibility to vote
  • How candidates and political parties are able to stand (nomination rules) and how they are able to get their names onto ballots (ballot access)
  • Electoral constituencies and election district borders
  • Ballot design and voting equipment
  • Scrutineering (election monitoring by candidates, political parties, etc.)
  • Safety of voters and election workers
  • Measures against bribery, coercion, and conflicts of interest
  • Financing of candidates' and referendum campaigns
  • Factors which affect the rate of voter participation (voter turnout)

Read more about Electoral Reform:  Continuous Change, Nation-building, Role of United Nations, Electoral Borders, National Reforms

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