The Philippine presidential election seems a foregone conclusion, with the late dictator's son holding a big lead in the polls.
Category: Electoral law
France’s candidates line up
Eight candidates have so far qualified to run for president of France. Several others are still struggling to make the deadline, including some of the most controversial.
Auditing elections
The debate over the Arizona election "audit" suggests a possible way forward in the fight against election subversion.
Redistribution in the US
The United States continues with the complex process of redrawing electoral boundaries, with results that so far seem to not quite match expectations.
Three European presidents
Italy's presidential election begins today, with no clear front-runner so far. But Germany and the European parliament have both arrived at a consensus.
Fixing American elections
Large-scale electoral reform in the United States looks as difficult as ever. But it may be possible to forge a consensus on a more limited but still significant step.
Death of an election expert
Lani Guinier, controversial scholar of election law and minority rights, dies at 71.
Insurrection, one year on
Twelve months after it looked into the abyss, American democracy is still in a perilous condition.
Understanding preferences
Election year in Australia means more talk about preferences. Kevin Bonham is a vital resource for understanding what's going on.
December electoral roundup, part 2
Part two of this month's update, including news from Romania, Sweden, Honduras and Gambia.
The World is Not Enough 