In the US, elections are decided through an electoral college system, in the Philippines through a popular vote, while ...

Ireland is set to vote in a general election later this month, and has a fairly unique system of deciding who takes their ...

will vote on whether to switch from a first-past-the-post to “ranked choice” ballot – preferential voting, in Australian parlance. In most cases, this move would be accompanied by a more ...

Despite many indicators pointing to a period of economic strength, America’s working class did not feel well served by the Democrats and voted for change.

Preferential voting — where voters must number every ballot paper box in order of preference — is compulsory in Queensland state elections. Legalise Cannabis Party national secretary Craig ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Gold Coast. Followed categories will be added to My News. The City has 11 State electorates – each have at least two locations where residents can vote.

This is called full preferential voting. You must number every box on the ballot paper in your preferred order. This means you will place a one in the box beside your first preference and count up ...

Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece is all but certain to retain the city’s top job, according to fresh analysis of all ballots cast in the high-stakes council election.

“The other thing that has to change is the voting system,” Crisafulli continued, reiterating his belief (to the largest applause of the event) that preferential voting should again be optiona ...