Amapá stands out with women in politics and ignites debate about differences between states
Amapá is projected to elect the highest proportional representation of women in the upcoming 2026 elections in Brazil, sparking dialogue about gender representation in politics across different states.
Electoral reform advances in the Chamber of Deputies; commissions approve the draft and send it to the plenary
The Mexican Chamber of Deputies' Constitutional Points and Electoral Political Reform commissions have approved a proposed electoral reform aimed at modifying the proportional representation system, reducing electoral funding, and prohibiting immediate re-election starting in 2030.
Discussion on House of Representatives Seat Reduction; Cautious Views on Only Reducing Proportional Representation by the LDP
The Japanese ruling party, the LDP, is set to discuss the reduction of House of Representatives seats, amid cautious views about a proposal from the Ishin party to only cut seats in proportional representation.
The Restoration Party Proposes a Reduction of 45 Proportional Seats; Cautious Opinions Within the LDP on House of Representatives Seat Cuts
The Japan Restoration Party has proposed cutting 45 proportional representation seats as part of a plan to reduce the total number of seats in the House of Representatives, facing caution from within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
'It's not a state party': Sheinbaum explains changes to proportional representation after criticism of electoral reform
Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico, clarified that her electoral reform does not aim to create a single party in Congress, despite criticisms regarding the changes in the mechanism for defining proportional representation (pluris).
Electoral law in the final sprint: 'Proportional and threshold at 3%'
The electoral law in Italy is rapidly progressing, focusing on a proportional system with a 3% threshold for parties to gain representation.
Adán Augusto, Noroña and Lilly Téllez: They would not be in the Senate with Sheinbaum's electoral reform
The electoral reform proposal by Claudia Sheinbaum aims to eliminate proportional representation lists in the Senate, potentially displacing lawmakers like Adán Augusto and Lilly Téllez.
"5% Blockade of Local Councils is Unconstitutional"... Three Progressive Parties File a Constitutional Complaint and Injunction
Three progressive parties and civic groups in South Korea have filed a constitutional complaint against the 5% threshold for proportional representation in local elections, claiming it is unconstitutional.
Sheinbaum will present electoral reform next week: "It's not just to send it for the sake of sending it"
Claudia Sheinbaum announced that she will present a proposal for electoral reform next week, aiming to allow voters to directly choose proportional representation candidates instead of party leaders.
Expectations and Challenges for 29-Year-Old Newcomer After Proportional Revival Election Against LDP Secretary-General
A 29-year-old newcomer from the Democratic Party of the People, Makoto Sasaki, secured a proportional seat in the Japanese House of Representatives against a well-established LDP secretary-general despite a defeat in a direct contest.
Great-grandfather was a former prime minister: Hiroki Yonai defeats in Iwate 1st district but is elected through proportional representation
Hiroki Yonai, a 38-year-old candidate from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, secured a seat in the House of Representatives through proportional representation after initially losing in Iwate's 1st district.
LDP Relinquishes 14 Seats to Other Parties in Proportional Representation due to Insufficient Candidates
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) gave up 14 proportional representation seats to other parties in Japan's recent House of Representatives elections due to a shortage of candidates on their list.
Joint Representative Akiko Oishi of Reiwa Lost Election, Unable to Revive Proportional Representation in Osaka 5th District
Akiko Oishi, joint representative of the Reiwa Shinsengumi party, has lost her election bid in Osaka's 5th district without recovering through proportional representation.
29-Year-Old Newcomer from the Democratic Party of the People Certain to Win; LDP Secretary-General Recovers in His Stronghold
A 29-year-old newcomer from the Democratic Party of the People, Makoto Sasaki, has secured a proportional representation seat after a notable election loss to LDP Secretary-General Shun'ichi Suzuki in Iwate's 2nd district.
Moderate Ichirō Ozawa Expected to Lose Election District, No Proportional Recovery
Ichirō Ozawa, a former leader of the Democratic Party of Japan, is predicted to lose his electoral district in Iwate Prefecture and will not recover through proportional representation.
Midway: Katsuya Okada Expected to Lose in Mie District 3, Not Standing for Proportional Representation
Katsuya Okada, a former Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, is expected to lose in Mie District 3 and is not standing for proportional representation in the upcoming elections.
A Presidential Debate: Proportional Representation Will Not Come Before 2027, Says Maud Bregeon
Maud Bregeon, a government spokesperson, has stated that the implementation of proportional representation in legislative elections will not occur before 2027, expressing her personal opposition to the idea.
Legislative Elections: Several Dozens of Political Figures for the Introduction of Proportional Representation Before 2027
Several prominent French political figures are advocating for the implementation of proportional representation in legislative elections before the 2027 presidential election, citing concerns over the effects of the current majority voting system.
Opening of the Candidate List Page for the House of Representatives Election - Introducing All Candidates in Single-member and Proportional Representation Districts
Asahi Shimbun has launched a candidate list page for the upcoming House of Representatives election scheduled for January 27, with voting on February 8, including an interactive match tool for voters.
Pluris, why so much jumping?
The article discusses the criticisms of proportional representation deputies being elected through plurinominal lists, highlighting misunderstandings among voters about the voting process.
Team Mirai's proportional candidate in Kinki region has withdrawn from the election without disclosing his background
Team Mirai announced that their candidate for the proportional representation in the Kinki block, Takayoshi Yamamoto, has withdrawn from the election due to not disclosing his employment history to the party.
House of Representatives Election Proportional Representation Broadcast After February 4
The dates for the proportional representation election broadcasts for the upcoming House of Representatives election scheduled for February 8 have been announced, with broadcasts starting from February 4.
Abascal encourages surpassing Feijóo and threatens to demand proportional governments from the PP in the communities
Santiago Abascal, leader of Vox, declares his intent to lead the Spanish government, not serve as Feijóo's vice president, while pushing for proportional government representation in regional governments amid rising poll numbers for his party.
Colucci (M5S): "The majority should involve us, we are in favor of returning to proportional representation"
Alfonso Colucci, a key member of M5S, emphasizes the need for the ruling majority to engage with them on electoral law changes, advocating for proportional representation.