British politics Democracy ElectionsThe UK needs an electoral data revolution to boost turnout and democracy Feb 7, 2023 EditorComment on The UK needs an electoral data revolution to boost turnout and democracy Toby S. James Professor of Politics and Public Policy, University of East Anglia Paul Bernal
ElectionsSix reasons Britain’s impending voter ID law is a bad idea Dec 13, 2022 EditorComment on Six reasons Britain’s impending voter ID law is a bad idea Toby James, University of East Anglia Under new government rules, voters across Great Britain will
Elections expert political opinion US PoliticsHow does the quality of US elections compare globally? Nov 8, 2022 Pierre BocquillonComment on How does the quality of US elections compare globally? Here’s a mini-Vlog lecture briefing by UEA Prof Toby James ahead of the 2022 November
Elections UncategorizedElections: a global ranking rates US weakest among liberal democracies Jun 4, 2022 EditorComment on Elections: a global ranking rates US weakest among liberal democracies Elections: a global ranking rates US weakest among liberal democracies A disappointing slide for the US
Elections Expert Political AnalysisWho runs elections and how can they be improved? Independence, resources and workforce conditions are essential for electoral integrity Jun 6, 2019 EditorComment on Who runs elections and how can they be improved? Independence, resources and workforce conditions are essential for electoral integrity In new research published about how elections are run around the world, Toby S. James, Leontine
Elections Expert Political AnalysisVoter ID: our first results suggest local election pilot was unnecessary and ineffective Aug 2, 2018 AdminComment on Voter ID: our first results suggest local election pilot was unnecessary and ineffective Should we be asked to provide identification at polling stations? Toby James and Alistair Clark draw
Elections Studying at UEAStick or twist: Should divided Northern Ireland change its electoral system? You can’t ignore progress Jul 8, 2018 AdminComment on Stick or twist: Should divided Northern Ireland change its electoral system? You can’t ignore progress As Northern Ireland struggles to set up a new executive, a gamble on a new
Elections Studying at UEAWhy Maturity may not be a good reason to stop 16-year-olds from voting in US elections Jul 8, 2018 AdminComment on Why Maturity may not be a good reason to stop 16-year-olds from voting in US elections A common argument made against allowing 16-year-olds to vote is that teenagers are not mature
Elections Studying at UEAThe Case for the Full Enfranchisement of Prisoners in the UK Jul 5, 2018 EditorComment on The Case for the Full Enfranchisement of Prisoners in the UK UEA Student Megan Bennett argues that the lack of voting rights for prisoners in the
Elections Expert Political AnalysisMexico’s Historic 2018 Elections Jul 5, 2018 AdminComment on Mexico’s Historic 2018 Elections Following a landslide victory on 1 July, Mexico’s president elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador, leader