Electoral reform

The Republican Party Gerrymandered – And Still Lost

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Donald Trump and the Republican party just took a massive beating. The Republicans went into the 2026 midterm elections with a number of advantages. They controlled the presidency, had billionaire backers and had spent years reshaping electoral boundaries and introducing voting restrictions. But on Tuesday, the Republicans suffered a sweeping defeat. The Democrats regained control … Read more

Who Pays For Our Politics?

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Something fairly fundamental is about to change in British politics. For the last few decades Britain has operated a slightly odd system for financing politics. We restrict how much political parties can spend during elections. We require larger donations to be declared. We restrict who is allowed to donate. But once someone qualifies as a … Read more