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Zimbabwe: Fairer Election Methods, but Trouble at the Polls
- Posted: August 19, 2013
- Author(s): Andrew Douglas, Matt Sommerfeld
- Categories: Fair Voting/Proportional Representation, Middle East and Africa, Research & Analysis, International Elections, Home, FairVote, Elections Worldwide
The addition of proportionally allocated seats in Zimbabwe's parliament is a positive development, but one that has been overshadowed by concerns over the legitimacy of recent elections.
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House Abortion Vote Reflects Anti-Crossover Trend
- Posted: July 12, 2013
- Author(s): Matt Sommerfeld
- Categories: Congressional Elections, Home
The June 18th vote in the U.S. House on abortion law reflects a trend towards increased polarization and a decline in crossover voting in the House. This analysis looks at which Members voted against their party's majority and compares the vote to a 1993 vote on abortion law.
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Bachmann Retirement Creates One More Uncompetitive District
- Posted: May 29, 2013
- Author(s): Matt Sommerfeld
- Categories: Congressional Elections, Home
Michele Bachmann's retirement from Congress ensures that her district joins the vast majority of Congressional districts that will be uncompetitive in the 2014 election.