Mr. Joko is being challenged by Prabowo Subianto, the former general he defeated five years ago.
Tag: Elections
In Indonesia, a Powerful Scion Seeks the Presidency by Railing Against the Rich
At the polls on Wednesday, Indonesians will choose between the incumbent, Joko Widodo, and his challenger, Prabowo Subianto the son-in-law of a former dictator.
In One-Man ‘Debate,’ Ukraine President Makes Pitch and Mocks Rival
A race between a chocolate tycoon and a comedian who appears to be the front-runner took another unusual turn.
Justin Trudeau Isn’t on the Ballot in Alberta, but He’s the Talk of the Province’s Vote
Alberta’s provincial vote has turned into a referendum of sorts on the prime minister’s carbon tax. The race may provide a preview of this fall’s national vote.
What It Takes to Pull Off India’s Gargantuan Election
More than 900 million people — over 10 percent of the world’s population — could head to the polls over several weeks. The government is committed to polling every voter, no matter how isolated.
Canada Letter: Canada Joins the World in a Social Media Crackdown
Canada is looking at new ways to limit foreign cybermeddling in elections, with implications for social media giants. Here’s what other countries are doing.
Under Modi, a Hindu Nationalist Surge Has Further Divided India
The Hindu right has never been so enfranchised at every level of power. Now, with another term likely for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, minorities are worried.
In Netanyahu’s Win, Arabs See Another Nail in the Coffin of a Palestinian State
Benjamin Netanyahu’s election victory this week solidified the sense around the Middle East that Israel can do as it wishes, with American backing.
Benny Gantz Led Israel’s Army. Now He Eyes a Long Siege of Netanyahu.
Mr. Gantz may at times seem a reluctant political warrior, but his newly formed party is poised to battle Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s next government.
Israel Voting Cameras Lowered Arab Turnout, Netanyahu Backers Claim
A public relations firm aligned with Likud said it was behind the placement of more than a thousand cameras in predominantly Arab polling stations.