Electoral Reform Society
The Electoral Reform Society (ERS) is an independent campaigning organisation based in the United Kingdom which promotes electoral reform. It seeks to replace first-past-the-post voting with proportional representation, advocating the single transferable vote, and replacing the House of Lords. It is the world's oldest operating organisation concerned with political and electoral reform.
Abbreviation | ERS |
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Founded | 16 January 1884 London, United Kingdom |
Type | Non-governmental organisation |
Focus | Democracy, electoral reform, elections |
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Area served | United Kingdom |
Method | Lobbying, research, innovation |
Key people |
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Affiliations | Proportional Representation Society of Ireland (1911–1922) |
Website | www |
Formerly called | Proportional Representation Society |
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