Voting systems in the UK
This briefing provides an overview of the different voting systems currently used for elections in the UK. It also examines the pros and cons of different systems.
Documents to download
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US Elections 2008 (2 MB , PDF)
Elections for US President, Senate, House of Representatives and 11 State Governors, 4 November 2008. Democratic candidate Senator Barack Obama won the US Presidential Election, defeating the Republican candidate Senator John McCain.
Documents to download
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US Elections 2008 (2 MB , PDF)
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The Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Bill 2024-25
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By-election timetables
Election rules state elections must be held using a set timetable. This briefing explains the timetable for by-elections to the UK Parliament.