As the year comes to a close we look back on notable elections and trends.
Category: Elections
No, not Libya
The electoral year ends with Libya's presidential election postponed again, in a symptom of the country's failure of governance.
French left still lost in the wilderness
France's array of centre-left and further left presidential candidates still show no signs of organising themselves behind a common standard-bearer.
Left takes the prize in Chile
Chile chooses a president from outside the political mainstream for the first time since the restoration of democracy.
Trouble for the Tories
Two years after his big election win, Boris Johnson is in trouble. A by-election last week shows that his opponents are willing to co-operate against him.
Second round in Chile
Far left and far right contest the runoff on Sunday for the Chilean presidency. It looks too close to call.
December electoral roundup, part 2
Part two of this month's update, including news from Romania, Sweden, Honduras and Gambia.
December electoral roundup, part 1
The first of a two-part update on recent electoral news. Today Iceland, Kyrgyzstan, the Philippines and Austria.
Gaullists make their pick
Valérie Pécresse is a surprise choice as the centre-right candidate for next year's French presidential election.
Local democracy in New South Wales
Tomorrow's local elections in New South Wales display a number of features that should be copied elsewhere, in contrast to Victoria's democratic backsliding.
The World is Not Enough 