Chile chooses a president from outside the political mainstream for the first time since the restoration of democracy.
Category: Elections
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.
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.
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.
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.
The World is Not Enough 