Dec 14 Georgian ruling party candidate Kavelashvili becomes president with country's EU bid in limbo By Sophiko Megrelidze, Associated Press Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday, as the ruling party tightened its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country’s EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia. Continue reading
Nov 24 Uruguay's incumbent candidate concedes tight presidential runoff to center-left challenger By Nayara Batschke, Associated Press Orsi's win makes the small South American nation the latest country to rebuke an incumbent party in this landmark election year where voters frustrated with post-pandemic economic malaise have punished ruling parties around the world, from the United States and… Continue reading
Nov 17 Senegal votes in election that will decide if its president can carry out promised reforms By Mark Banchereau, Associated Press Polls closed in Senegal on Sunday for a parliamentary election set to determine whether the country’s newly elected president can carry out ambitious reforms. Continue reading
Nov 03 Moldova's pro-Western president wins reelection in runoff shaken by alleged Russian meddling By Stephen McGrath, Vadim Ghirda, Associated Press Moldovan President Maia Sandu has won a second term in a pivotal presidential runoff against a Russia-friendly opponent, in a race that was overshadowed by claims of Russian interference, voter fraud and intimidation. Continue reading
Oct 28 Watch 8:18 U.S. cybersecurity officials warn of foreign efforts to sow doubt and chaos around election By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev From disinformation to hacking and leaking, America’s adversaries have never been this busy before an election. U.S. intelligence officials have detailed Russian disinformation, Iranian hacking and leaking efforts and a Chinese focus on congressional candidates critical of Beijing. Nick Schifrin… Continue watching
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