William Bowe
Editor of The Poll Bludger @PollBludger
William Bowe is a Perth-based election analyst and occasional teacher of political science. His blog, The Poll Bludger, is one of the most heavily trafficked forums for online discussion of Australian politics, and joined the Crikey stable in 2008.
The major parties are reportedly considering an interesting new approach to Senate electoral reform: denying you your right to have your preferences distributed if you haven't chosen the right party.
The major parties had an unprecedented 58% of the vote in a clear sign voters are looking for alternatives. The Greens, who outspent Labor and the Coalition, were big winners, as was Palmer United.
The recall Western Australian Senate election is effectively a race for three seats -- and Clive Palmer will probably decide it one way or another. Crikey's polling analyst previews the race.
One week on, a result of sorts – namely, Labor’s first election victory at federal or state level in nearly four years.
The Liberal Party won more support than Labor in South Australia, but it's still short of government. Does the system need fixing? Our electoral analyst considers the possibilities.
Liberal oppositions are in the box seat to win government in state elections in Tasmania and South Australia tomorrow. But one of the races could be closer than many think.
Western Australians get another crack at the Senate election, and their dissatisfaction with the Abbott government is likely to translate into a win for the Left. But will it matter for the Abbott government?
Whyalla wipe-outs, Jay4SA and a sluggish opposition -- Poll Bludger delivers his guide to the upcoming state election.
South Australia has tried to ensure its electoral boundaries are fair to ensure the majority party wins government. But it does not always work out that way.
What can we expect from a High Court hearing into West Australia's "missing" votes?
