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Will Jacinda Ardern Win a Second Term? New Zealand’s Election, Explained
Voters go to the polls on Saturday after a campaign that focused heavily on Ms. Ardern’s successful handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
Trump Seeks to Turn Israeli-Arab Accords Into Campaign Gains
President Trump’s re-election campaign lost no time turning a White House ceremony into a television ad, as it targets Jewish and evangelical voters.
Overlooked No More: Leonora O’Reilly, Suffragist Who Fought for Working Women
She was a charismatic and powerful public speaker who pushed for equal pay for equal work, better labor standards and overall empowerment for women.
Poland’s Supreme Court Declares Presidential Election Valid
The decision comes after supporters of the opposition candidate filed protests questioning the narrow victory for the incumbent, Andrzej Duda.
Hong Kong Oppositions Protesters Defy Security Law Threats in Primary Election
Voters turned out in high numbers to cast ballots in an unofficial primary for the city’s pro-democracy camp despite government warnings it might be against the new security law.
Israel’s Right Had a Good Election. So Did Israeli Arabs. That May Be No Coincidence.
Arab lawmakers won a record number of seats in Israel’s election, even as the Israeli right also made gains.
Israel’s ‘Zombie’ Voters Stagger to a Third Election, but Figure on a Fourth
Their malady has been given a name: ‘acquired political helplessness.’
Iran’s Stacked Election Is Expected to Produce a Hard-Line Parliament
Iran’s leaders disqualified more than 7,000 candidates, including most moderates and centrists, paving the way for tougher domestic and foreign policies.
Irish Voters Cast Off Relic of Entrenched 2-Party System
In a landmark election, Sinn Fein won a seat at the table, though tortuous coalition negotiations will determine who will lead the next government.