turnover

Graphic: Compare U.K. leadership turnover to other major countries

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Italy and Japan closely follow the U.K. with five new prime ministers since 2016. However, the comparison is not entirely apples to apples. Scholars say Brexit ignited a shift in British politics: Voters are quicker to change parties, which make prime ministers more expendable. That is in contrast to other democracies that have long traditions … Read more

Judges in Maine and Wisconsin dismiss Justice Department’s attempts to force turnover of voter rolls

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PORTLAND, Maine — Federal judges in Maine and Wisconsin on Thursday dismissed lawsuits filed by the U.S. Department of Justice seeking to compel the states to hand over detailed voter registration information. U.S. District Judge James Pederson in Wisconsin said the state’s voter registration list is not a record that can be requested under the … Read more