ELECTORAL SYSTEM

Jul 11 2025POLITICS

How Ranked-Choice Voting Could Shake Up California's Political Scene

Ranked-choice voting is making waves in some U. S. cities, and California might be next. This voting method lets people rank candidates by preference, instead of just picking one. If no one gets more than half the votes, the candidate with the fewest first-choice votes is dropped, and their supporters' votes go to their next choice. This keeps happening until someone...

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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

Political Family Dynasties in South Sulawesi: A Closer Look

Imagine a family dinner table where politics is the main course. In South Sulawesi, political conversations aren't just small talk; they're how the next generation gets interested in governance. This intriguing phenomenon of political kinship is on the rise. Families pass down not just genes but also political networks and even family brands. This fascinating process...

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Chile's Political Shake-Up: A System in Crisis

Chile has long been celebrated for its political stability. For two decades, two main coalitions have ruled the country: the center-left Concertation (PS, DC, PPD) from 1990 to 2010, and the right-wing alliance (UDI and RN) since then. This setup is largely due to Chile's unique "binominal" electoral system, which ensures each coalition gets about the same number of ...

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Chile's Shifting Political Landscape: A Crisis in Representation

For many years, Chile has been known for its political stability. The country's political system is divided into two main coalitions. The center-left Concertation, which includes parties like the Socialist Party (PS), Christian Democratic Party (DC), and Party for Democracy (PPD), ruled from 1990 to 2010. Since then, the right-wing coalition, made up of the Independe...

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