Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia declared a federal election, kicking off a 38-day campaign period.
Tag: Voting and Voters
Israel Elections: How the Country Chooses a Leader and What’s at Stake
A guide to the country’s complicated parliamentary vote on Tuesday.
As Israel Charts a Future, Color and Chaos Abound in Its Election
The voting on Tuesday seems to be all about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — keep him or dump him. But our photographer found that’s not the half of it.
Letter 101: An Australian Election Is Imminent. Here’s What’s at Stake.
Australians will go to the polls next month to elect a new government. Here’s are some of the key issues that the country’s leaders must confront to win voters over.
The Interpreter: Brexit Mess Reflects Democracy’s New Era of Tear-It-All-Down
Britain’s breakdown represents a much wider phenomenon. Across Western democracies, politics are increasingly defined by opposition — to everything.
In Thai Elections, Military Party Takes the Lead, Upending Polls
The populist party that most polls had forecast to win was in second place behind the military’s proxy party, likely cementing the army’s status as the country’s dominant political force.
The Interpreter: How a Strange Massachusetts Election Helps Explain Britain’s Brexit Chaos
Meet Mayor Jasiel Correia. Fall River residents voted to kick him out. They also voted to keep him in. Confusing? It’s nothing next to what Britain’s wrestling with.
News Analysis: Can Israel Survive Without Netanyahu? Israelis Imagine the Future
Benjamin Netanyahu’s main argument for re-election is that Israel needs him. But with his campaign facing serious challenges, Israelis are asking if that’s true.
Dozens Dead in Nigeria as Election Results Are Delayed
At least 39 people were said to have been killed and rumors swirled of malpractice in the voting, as President Muhammadu Buhari seeks a second term.
11th-Hour Delay of Nigeria’s Presidential Election Disappoints Millions
Officials announced the postponement by one week in an already tense race hours before the polls were to open. The change is expected to thin turnout.