By-elections: how they happen and why they shake governments
A by-election is triggered by death, resignation, recall or disqualification, and its outsized political weight comes from being the only…
Sarah Mitchell
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#Voting
Stories tagged “Voting”.
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UK General Elections Explained: How They Work, When They Happen, and How to Vote
UK general elections happen every 5 years maximum — here's how first past the post works, how to register, and why your vote might not…
Sarah Mitchell
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How UK Elections Work: First Past the Post Explained
Britain uses first-past-the-post to elect MPs — a simple system that produces clear winners but raises questions about fairness and…
Jordan Pike
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UK Local Elections Explained: How Council Elections Work and Why They Matter
Local councils control planning, bins, libraries, and social care — here's how local elections work, who can vote, and why turnout is so…
Daily Junction Editorial Team
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What Is Gerrymandering and Why It Matters
Gerrymandering is the drawing of electoral district boundaries to favour one group over another. This explainer covers how redistricting…
Liam Chen
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What Is a Referendum?
A referendum is a direct public vote on a single question. This explainer covers how referendums work, the difference between advisory and…
Liam Chen
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How the US Electoral College Works — and Why It Is Controversial
The US does not directly elect its president. The Electoral College system means that winning the most votes nationally does not guarantee…
Liam Chen
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What Is a Whip in Politics?
In politics, a whip is both an official who keeps party members in line and the instruction telling them how to vote. Here is what whips…
Sofia Reyes
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