election

Local Nigerian Elections Marred by Violence

Nigeria's ruling party swept to a predictable victory in weekend local elections amid claims of fraud and a wave of political violence that could endanger the country's fragile five-year-old democracy.

Pro-U.S. Party Defeated in Spanish Elections

After Spain's Socialist Party scored an upset victory in elections, the incoming prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero vowed Monday to make good on a campaign pledge to pull troops out of Iraq unless the United Nations takes charge by…

Russia's Putin Coasts to Re-Election Victory

By Admin

Incumbent Russian President Vladimir Putin won reelection in Sunday's presidential poll by a comfortable margin. The Russian leader faced no strong competitors and found little need to vigorously campaign.

Disputed Iranian Election Hands Control Back to Conservatives

By PBS News Hour

Conservatives reclaimed control of Iran's parliament Monday after controversial elections last week that were boycotted by reformists who called the vote a "historical fiasco."…

U.N. Team to Evaluate Prospect of Early Elections in Iraq

U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said Tuesday he would send a team to Iraq to determine if elections could be held before the June 30 transfer of authority to a provisional government.

Overview of the Primary Process

A common misconception about the primary election process is that votes are cast directly for candidates.

Election Offers Little Hope for Increased Stability in Chechnya

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Voters in the troubled Russian republic of Chechnya go to the polls Sunday to choose a president, the outcome of which is widely expected to confirm Kremlin-backed Akhmad Kadyrov as the region's next leader.

Iraq Could Hold Elections Next Summer

Elections that could replace Iraq's interim government and end U.S. occupation of the country could be held as early as next summer, the chief U.S. civil administrator in Iraq said Thursday.

U.S. Voters Head to Polls

The stakes remain high for both major U.S. political parties as voters lined up at polling places across the nation Tuesday.

South African Election Update

By PBS News Hour

Polls in South Africa have pointed to a big African National Congress victory for weeks, but no one knew how big. Results now indicate that the June 2 election could give the ANC an ample majority in the new parliament.