The New South Wales government is returned in a better-than-expected result that provides some comfort (although not much) for its federal counterpart.
Category: Elections
Election preview: Thailand
In the weekend's other big election, Thailand goes to the polls on Sunday, hoping for a peaceful transition out of military rule.
Election preview: New South Wales
The New South Wales Coalition government seeks a third term on Saturday, with the polls suggesting a very even contest.
Let’s talk about preferences
Even after Christchurch, the Liberal Party still resists cutting ties with the far right. Don't believe anyone who tells you it's about electoral expediency.
A liberal front-runner in Slovakia
Slovakia's political strongman is facing another defeat, with his preferred presidential candidate trailing his liberal opponent in the polls.
Alarming numbers for Victoria’s Liberals
Victorian voters took out their anger on the Liberal Party last November. Scott Morrison is desperately hoping that they've got it out of their system.
We have a winner in Estonia
Estonia is set for a new government, but its composition is not yet clear. Voters don't seem to be demanding radical change.
Election preview: Estonia
Estonia's government faces the voters on Sunday. The rise of the far right is again part of the story, but it's more complicated than that.
Two election results
Two somewhat flawed elections at the weekend returned predictable results.
Election preview: Moldova
Moldova's election has been marked by corruption scandals and a split in the old governing coalition.