The election is a giant undertaking that requires millions of poll workers, voting machines and security forces to cover deserts, mountains, forests and megacities.
Tag: Voting Machines
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Blocked From Office for Election-Fraud Claims
Brazil’s electoral court banned former President Jair Bolsonaro from seeking office until 2030 for spreading false claims about the nation’s voting system.
Bolsonaro to Face Trial Over Electoral Fraud Claims
Brazil’s former president is accused of spreading false information about the nation’s election systems. A conviction would block him from office for eight years.
Bolsonaro to Face Trial Over Electoral Fraud Claims
Brazil’s former president is accused of spreading false information about the nation’s election systems. A conviction would block him from office for eight years.
Nigeria Postpones State Elections Amid Presidential Vote Controversy
The government moved elections scheduled for Saturday back by a week, saying it needed more time to reset digital voting machines at the center of fraud accusations.
Judge Slaps Down Bolsonaro’s Late Bid to Overturn Brazil’s Election
President Jair Bolsonaro’s campaign argued many votes should be nullified because of a software bug. But experts said the bug did not affect the vote, and Brazil’s elections chief dismissed the complaint.
What Can US Democracy Learn From Brazil?
Both nations had presidents who attacked their elections. But their responses — and the aftermaths — were much different.
Angry Bolsonaro Supporters Protest in the Streets
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in cities across Brazil, many of them demanding that the military stop the transfer of power to President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Bolsonaro Is Silent After Brazil Election Defeat
President Jair Bolsonaro has not yet recognized his election defeat after months of warning, without evidence, that opponents would rig the vote.
Brazil Braces for ‘White-Knuckle Race’ Between Bolsonaro and Lula
President Jair Bolsonaro had once looked doomed in the country’s high-stakes election. But now, in a runoff, the right-wing incumbent has a path to re-election.