Oct 27 Uruguay votes in election with two moderate candidates, living up to its reputation for political stability By Nayara Batschke, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press Voters in the small South American nation of Uruguay picked a new president Sunday in a race between two moderates that defied regional trends of bitter division and democratic erosion. Continue reading
Oct 27 Georgian president calls for protests after pro-Russia ruling party declares election victory By Emma Burrows, Associated Press Georgia’s president said Sunday she did not recognize the results of this weekend’s parliamentary vote, which election officials say was won by the ruling party, adding that the country fell victim to a “Russian special operation” aimed at moving it… Continue reading
Oct 27 Watch 6:14 Pivotal Ohio Supreme Court election highlights importance of down-ballot races By John Yang, Mary Fecteau This past week, a county judge in Ohio struck down the state’s near-total abortion ban, saying it violated a voter-approved constitutional amendment protecting reproductive rights. The ruling is likely to end up before the state Supreme Court, underscoring the importance… Continue watching
Oct 26 Polls close in Georgian election that could either bring it closer to the EU or into Russia’s orbit By Emma Burrows, Associated Press The outcome of Saturday's parliamentary election will decide whether Georgia gets back on track to join the European Union or if it embraces authoritarianism and falls into Russia’s orbit. Continue reading
Oct 16 Nebraska Supreme Court rules people with felony records can vote in elections, reversing top election official’s ruling By Margery A. Beck, Associated Press Nebraska's high court says people with felony records can register to vote in a decision with implications for the upcoming election. Continue reading
Oct 15 Watch 9:15 An inside look at how the Associated Press calls winners in thousands of races By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman Election season is well underway. Candidates are campaigning, absentee ballots are being mailed out, and early votes are being cast. It’s all leading to Nov. 5, and one big question: Who won? But to find out, votes actually have to… Continue watching
Oct 13 Lithuania begins parliamentary election as many voters look for change despite strong economy By Liudas Dapkus, Associated Press Lithuanians voted Sunday in the first round of parliamentary elections that could lead to the center-right governing coalition being replaced by the opposition Social Democrats and smaller center-left parties. Continue reading
Sep 29 Austria’s far-right Freedom Party wins its first national election since WWII By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press The Freedom Party secured the first far-right national parliamentary election victory in post-World War II Austria on Sunday, but its chances of governing were unclear. Continue reading
Sep 22 Anura Kumara Dissanayake elected president of Sri Lanka as voters reject old guard By Krishan Francis, Sheikh Saaliq, Bharatha Mallawarachi, Associated Press Marxist lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake, whose pro-working class and anti-political elite campaigning made him popular among youth, won Sri Lanka’s presidential election, the Election Commission announced Sunday. Continue reading
Sep 21 Officials begin counting votes after polls close in Sri Lanka’s presidential election By Krishan Francis, Sheikh Saaliq, Bharatha Mallawarachi, Associated Press Voting has ended Saturday in Sri Lanka’s presidential election as the country seeks to recover from the worst economic crisis in its history and the resulting political upheaval. Continue reading