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A runoff in Moldova

Moldova's president seeks re-election on Sunday in another trial of strength between the forces pulling the country in opposite directions.

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Charles Richardson Elections, Europe, Political issues 1 Comment 13 November 202013 November 2020

The end of the Trump myth?

Donald Trump lost the presidency much the way he won it: as a typical Republican candidate facing a polarised electorate. But the myth of his special status dies hard.

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Charles Richardson Elections, Electoral law, United States 5 Comments 10 November 20207 December 2020

Biden!

Joe Biden wins a tense presidential election, with a result that looks close but is probably secure against serious challenge.

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Charles Richardson Elections, United States 4 Comments 5 November 202029 April 2026

Results roundup, part II

Finishing our roundup of world election results with Northern Cyprus, Queensland, Georgia and Ivory Coast.

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Election preview: United States

All the signs are that Joe Biden will be the next American president. That won't solve all of the problems that have got things to this point, but at least it's a start.

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Results roundup, part I

Election news from around the world. Today, New Zealand, Seychelles, Lithuania and Tanzania.

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Election preview: Georgia

It's not just Queensland: the transcaucasian nation of Georgia also goes to the polls tomorrow, with a reformed electoral system and a revitalised opposition.

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Election preview: Queensland

Queensland goes to the polls on Saturday, with its Labor government looking in a good but not unassailable position for re-election.

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What about the Senate?

Even if you think the presidential election is a foregone conclusion, the same isn't true for control of the Senate – which could make a critical difference to a Biden presidency.

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Election preview: Seychelles

One of Africa's smaller but more successful democracies is holding simultaneous parliamentary and presidential elections.

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