The Republican presidential field in the US starts to contract, with Mike Pence bowing out. More will have to follow his lead if a viable non-Trump candidate is to emerge.
Author: Charles Richardson
Venezuela’s opposition tries participation
Venezuela's government and opposition have made progress in negotiating terms on which a fair election could be held next year.
Irresponsible government in America
America's Republican Party finds, as expected, that its tenuous grasp on the House of Representatives gives each of its opposing wings the power to frustrate the other.
Spring electoral roundup (II)
Another roundup of electoral news: this week, Ecuador, Spain, Switzerland and Argentina.
Two previews
The month's big round of elections continues, with Switzerland and Argentina both voting on Sunday.
New Zealand swings right
New Zealand sees the expected swing to the centre-right and the defeat of its Labour government, but the exact shape of the new coalition is unclear.
Big win in Poland
Poland's opposition wins a big victory against the odds to unseat autocrat Jarosław Kaczyński.
Australia says No
Australia's Indigenous Voice referendum goes down to the expected heavy defeat. There's plenty of blame to go around, and no-one emerges with much credit.
Election preview: Poland
Poland goes to the polls on Sunday with the future of its democracy at stake.
Australia & New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand both go to the polls on Saturday: one for a referendum that is set for certain defeat, and the other to pass judgement on its Labor government, whose prospects are not a lot better.
The World is Not Enough 