Jun 01 Party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its 30-year majority in pivotal election By Gerald Imray, Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press The African National Congress party lost its parliamentary majority in a historic election result Saturday that puts South Africa on a new political path for the first time since the end of the apartheid system of white minority rule 30 years ago. Continue reading
May 29 Watch 11:54 How open primaries and ranked-choice voting can help break partisan gridlock By Judy Woodruff, Connor Seitchik, Christine Romo How the parties select their candidates is a major factor in the increasing partisanship we've seen in recent years. Recently, Alaska has been trying something different. It's already showing results but facing some resistance. Judy Woodruff traveled there for her… Continue watching
May 25 Millions vote in India's grueling election with Modi's party likely to win 3rd term By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press Millions of Indians voted Saturday in the next-to-last round of a grueling national election with a combined opposition trying to rattle Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaign for a third-consecutive term for himself and his Hindu nationalist party. Continue reading
May 17 Immigrants are vastly underrepresented in elected office. This program is trying to change that By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang New American Leaders has trained more than 1,700 immigrants, refugees, and second-generation Americans to run for office. The goal: embrace their stories and redefine what a political candidate can look like. Continue reading
May 12 Catalan separatists set to lose majority in Spain's regional elections as pro-union party picks up seats By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Six years after plunging Spain into its worst political crisis in decades, Catalonia's separatist parties are in danger of losing their hold on power in the northeastern region after the pro-union Socialist Party scored a historic result in Sunday's election. Continue reading
May 12 Lithuania holds presidential election as concerns rise over Russia and the war in Ukraine By Associated Press Lithuanians are casting votes in a presidential election on Sunday at a time when Russian gains on the battlefield in Ukraine are fueling greater fears about Moscow’s intentions, particularly in the strategically important Baltic region. Continue reading
May 08 Croatia ruling conservatives to form a coalition government with a far-right group By Associated Press The governing Croatian Democratic Union, or HDZ, and the far-right Homeland Movement reached the agreement weeks after an inconclusive parliamentary vote that has stirred political uncertainty. Continue reading
May 05 Panama holds general election dominated by former president who was barred from running By Juan Zamorano, Megan Janetsky, Associated Press Eager for change after months of political turmoil and protests, Panamanian voters are weighing promises of economic prosperity and migratory crackdowns against a corruption scandal. Continue reading
Apr 28 Japan's ruling party set to lose 3 seats in special vote, seen as rebuke for corruption scandal By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing party, stung by an extensive slush funds scandal, appeared to have lost all three seats in Sunday's parliamentary by-elections, according to media exit polls and preliminary results. Continue reading
Apr 27 South Africa's historic election anniversary is coming up. Here's why it's so poignant this year By Gerald Imray, Associated Press South Africa's “Freedom Day” marks the country’s first democratic election that officially ended apartheid in 1994. The 30th anniversary falls on an important election. Continue reading