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Third time lucky in Honduras

Counting has stalled in Honduras, but the left has much too big a lead to be overtaken in the race for president.

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Change in Germany and Sweden

Germany is on the way to a new government and Sweden briefly had a new prime minister. Both cases show the need for co-operation across a broad ideological front.

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Centre loses out in Chile

It was a good result for the opinion polls in Chile. Not so good for voters, who will have to choose between the extremes in the second round.

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Election preview: Chile

The collapse of the centre in Chilean politics looks like leading to a presidential contest between the extremes.

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Bulgaria votes for change

Bulgarian voters have swung behind a new anti-corruption party, which now faces the task of putting together a majority coalition.

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Election preview: Argentina midterms

Halfway through his term, Argentina's president is facing a likely setback in legislative elections.

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Bulgaria and others

Bulgaria votes yet again on Sunday, this time for both president and parliament. Change is on the way elsewhere in the region as well.

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An early election for Portugal

Portugal is going back to the polls in January after a falling-out between its centre-left and far left.

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November results update

News of recent election outcomes from Germany, Czechia, Japan and the United States.

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Election preview: Virginia & others

America's Republican Party sees Virginia as a crucial step on its road back to power. Tomorrow's race for governor is too close to call.

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