The Scottish parliament has its biggest ever pro-independence majority.
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Certain types of area across Scotland saw higher rates of votes for Reform UK, data reveals
What do the results mean for Labour – and is it the end of two-party politics in the UK?
‘Out with the old’ was the prevailing sentiment of the 2026 local elections.
Data show that South Africans have become more hostile towards immigrants.
Around 25,000 candidates are campaigning this year, with new election styles in Scotland and Wales
School boards have gained attention for taking on controversial issues, such as transgender students participating in sports, but much of their work is administrative.
Five experts tell us what they will be keeping their eye on during the May elections in England, Scotland and Wales.
A new study looks at how we tend to expect female politicians to smile more than their male counterparts. Is this a “given” that has an effect on the ballot box?
With municipal elections on the horizon this year in several Canadian provinces and territories, local councils have the opportunity to show that quality debate can lead to a stronger democracy.
The House has passed a bill to require proof of citizenship for voting. Although it likely won’t become law, the bill raises constitutional questions.
Elections are happening in Scotland and Wales, but the smaller parties lack firepower in those areas.
When voters know more about candidates and their policies, and when the issues are more relevant, local democracy thrives.
Low voter turnout in local elections is a problem worldwide. But evidence is growing that timing them with general elections can reverse the trend.
Following weeks of protest, Angola’s parliament quietly wrapped up the legislative year. Once again, local elections were absent from its agenda.
District attorneys do not make laws, but they have a lot of leeway to decide who gets charged and with what crimes.
With two mayoral wins, Reform has secured its first government roles.
Council seats are up for election across Tory heartlands and Nigel Farage is looking to gain hundreds of them.
The Constitution does not grant Congress authority to set voter-eligibility requirements in federal elections.
Until now, researchers and the public knew very little about how well women were represented outside the federal government.
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Senior Lecturer in Quantitative British Politics and Co-director of The Elections Centre, University of Exeter
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Reader in Urban Planning, University of Liverpool
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Honorary Senior Lecturer, Institute of Local Government Studies, University of Birmingham
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Professor of Politics, Queen Mary University of London
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Assistant Professor of Law, Quinnipiac University
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Professor of Political Science and Director of the Centre for Migration, Diaspora, Citizenship and Identity, University of the West of Scotland
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Chief Policy Fellow, University of Leeds
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Professor of Politics and Public Policy, University of East Anglia
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Senior Lecturer | School of Government, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Professor of Government, University of Essex
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Professor, University of the Western Cape
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Reader in Law, City St George's, University of London
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Professor of Educational Leadership, Miami University
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Lecturer in British Politics and Public Policy, University of Birmingham
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Lecturer in Politics, De Montfort University