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Victoria's Flawed Voting System Faces Scrutiny

Victoria remains Australia's only state using group voting tickets for its upper house, a system that allows backroom deals to decide elections. Discover the push for reform and who stands to gain or lose.

Teen's Alabama voting map becomes state law

An 18-year-old student's redistricting map, created using free software, has been adopted by an Alabama court to remedy Voting Rights Act violations. Discover how citizen mapmaking is transforming democracy.

North Carolina's New Congressional Map for 2025

North Carolina's Republican-led legislature passes new congressional map, creating 11 Republican-leaning districts. The move could significantly impact the 2025 election balance.

California's New Political Maps Finalised for 2026

California's independent redistricting commission has finalised new congressional maps, creating seismic shifts in key battleground districts that could determine control of the US House in 2026.

GOP lawsuit targets California redistricting measure

Republican groups file federal lawsuit to block California's redistricting reform measure, alleging constitutional violations in what could reshape the state's political landscape for years to come.

Voting linked to longer life, study finds

New research shows participating in elections significantly reduces mortality risk, with non-voters facing 19% higher chance of premature death regardless of political affiliation.

US Congressional Maps Redrawn for 2025

An in-depth analysis of the ongoing US redistricting process reveals how congressional maps are being dramatically redrawn, potentially reshaping American political power for years to come.

California election chaos as voting overhaul backfires

Deep in rural California, Shasta County's controversial decision to eliminate electronic voting machines has created an election administration nightmare, with counting delays and legal battles threatening democratic integrity.

California's Gerrymandering Showdown: Prop 50 Explained

As California voters face a critical decision on Proposition 50, experts warn that partisan gerrymandering threatens the very foundations of democratic representation. Discover how this landmark proposal could reshape American politics.

Trump's Redistricting Gambit in Texas and California

Former President Donald Trump is reportedly engaging in strategic interventions in congressional redistricting battles in Texas and California, potentially influencing the balance of power in Washington ahead of the next election cycle.

NY Elections Board Sued Over Gerrymandered Map

New York's elections board confronts a major lawsuit alleging unconstitutional gerrymandering in newly drawn voting districts, threatening to reshape the state's political landscape ahead of crucial elections.

Indiana Governor Vetoes GOP Redistricting Map

Indiana's Republican governor has dramatically vetoed his own party's congressional redistricting plan, creating a major political standoff over what critics call an 'egregious gerrymander' that would cement GOP dominance for years.

North Carolina redistricting creates political shake-up

A major political upheaval is underway in North Carolina as federal courts mandate redrawn congressional maps, potentially shifting the balance of power in Washington and creating new competitive districts that could determine control of the House of Repr

North Carolina Republicans pass controversial election map

Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have approved a contentious new congressional district map that could secure them significant political gains, sparking accusations of gerrymandering and legal challenges from opponents.

Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act

In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.

US Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act

The US Supreme Court has dramatically weakened the Voting Rights Act in a controversial 6-3 decision that could reshape American elections for years to come.

Dominion Voting Systems Sold in Major Acquisition Deal

The controversial voting machine company at the heart of 2020 election conspiracy theories has been acquired by private equity firm Staple Street Capital, raising questions about election security and political influence.

Australian Bird of the Year 2025: Voting Open

The highly anticipated Australian Bird of the Year competition for 2025 has officially launched, inviting nature enthusiasts and bird lovers nationwide to cast their votes for their favourite feathered contenders in this celebrated conservation initiative

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