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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.

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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.

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Charles Richardson Australia, Elections 1 Comment 21 March 2019

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Two election results

Two somewhat flawed elections at the weekend returned predictable results.

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Election preview: Moldova

Moldova's election has been marked by corruption scandals and a split in the old governing coalition.

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No, not Nigeria

We'll have to wait another week for Nigeria's election. Logistical problems are blamed.

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