September 10, 2022
A weekly review of news and analysis of elections in the Americas, usually posted on Saturdays and occasionally updated throughout the week.
Vineyards in Puento Alto, Chile. Photo credit: Wikimedia/Fsanchezs (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Upcoming Americas Elections
Brazil General Elections (Presidential, Legislative, State, and Local): October 2, 2022
AFP (September 9, 2022): All eyes on army as Brazil heads for elections
Carla Bridi, AP (September 9, 2022): Brazil: man killed by co-worker after argument over election
John Otis, NPR (September 7, 2022): Brazil celebrates independence day ahead of presidential election
Reuters (September 6, 2022): Lula’s lead over Bolsonaro slips 2 points for Brazil election – poll
Peru Local and Regional Elections: October 2, 2022
AFP (September 5, 2022): Peru’s president makes appearance in graft probe
Regina Garcia Cano, AP (September 4, 2022): Challenges mount against Peru’s president, his family
Argentina Presidential and Legislative Elections: October or November 2023 (due)
Buenos Aires Times/AFP (September 4, 2022): Political unity remains elusive for Argentina despite failed attack on vice-president
Haiti Presidential and Legislative Elections: Delayed from November 7, 2021, no new date set
Council on Foreign Relations (September 8, 2022): A Smarter U.S. Assistance Strategy for Haiti
Jacques Ted St Dic, Just Security (September 7, 2022): As Haiti’s Henry Refuses Checks on Power, the US Should Aid Efforts to Build True Democracy
Evens Sanon, AP (September 7, 2022): Thousands across Haiti demand ouster of PM in new protest
Canada Federal Elections: By October 20, 2025 (various provincial and local elections in the meantime)
Amanda Coletta, Washington Post (September 10, 2022): Canadian Conservatives pick populist Pierre Poilievre to challenge Trudeau
Maura Forrest, Politico (September 9, 2022): 43 things to know about Justin Trudeau’s new rival
Past Americas Elections
Chile Constitutional Referendum: September 4, 2022
Catherine Osborn, Foreign Policy (September 9, 2022): How Chile’s Constitution Revolution Missed the Mark: It’s back to the drawing board for the country—and President Gabriel Boric.
Oliver Stuenkel, Carnegie Endowment (September 8, 2022): Chile’s Rejection of the New Constitution Is a Sign of Democratic Maturity
Buenos Aires Times (September 8, 2022): Chile President Boric reshuffles Cabinet after referendum rout
Reuters (September 7, 2022): Chile students disrupt metro with protests in wake of constitution defeat
AFP (September 6, 2022): After referendum rout, Chile leader pursues quest for new constitution
Rafael Romo, Maija Ehlinger, Marlon Sorto and Simone McCarthy, CNN (September 5, 2022): Chilean voters overwhelmingly reject proposed leftist constitution
Nicaragua General Elections: November 7, 2021
Eric Farnsworth, Univision News (September 6, 2022): Nicaragua’s descent to darkness: The dictatorship of Daniel Ortega is more ensconced in power than ever. It’s time to intensify pressure on his regime.
Americas Elections Coming Up in 2022 and 2023
Chile Constitutional Referendum: September 4, 2022
Brazil General Elections (Presidential, Legislative, State, and Local): October 2, 2022
Peru Local and Regional Elections: October 2, 2022
Canada: Local Elections in Ontario: October 24, 2022
Canada: Local Elections in Manitoba: October 26, 2022
Canada: Local Elections in Prince Edward Island: November 7, 2022
Canada: Local Elections in Saskatchewan: November 9, 2022 (Rural Municipalities – even number divisions)
Canada: Local Elections in Northwest Territories: December 12, 2022
Guyana Local Elections: Overdue (date not set yet – preparations being made)
Ecuador Regional Elections: February 5, 2023
Jamaica Local Elections: By February 2023
Grenada General Elections: By March 2023 (due)
Paraguay Presidential and Legislative Elections: April 2023
Guatemala General Elections: June 2023 (expected)
Guatemala General Election Runoffs: August 2023 (expected)
Argentina Presidential and Legislative Elections: October or November 2023 (due)
Antigua and Barbuda General Elections: By 2023
Haiti Presidential and Legislative Elections: Delayed from November 7, 2021, no new date set
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September 10, 2022
A weekly review of news and analysis of elections in the Americas, usually posted on Saturdays and occasionally updated throughout the week.
Upcoming Americas Elections
Brazil General Elections (Presidential, Legislative, State, and Local): October 2, 2022
AFP (September 9, 2022): All eyes on army as Brazil heads for elections
Carla Bridi, AP (September 9, 2022): Brazil: man killed by co-worker after argument over election
John Otis, NPR (September 7, 2022): Brazil celebrates independence day ahead of presidential election
Reuters (September 6, 2022): Lula’s lead over Bolsonaro slips 2 points for Brazil election – poll
Peru Local and Regional Elections: October 2, 2022
AFP (September 5, 2022): Peru’s president makes appearance in graft probe
Regina Garcia Cano, AP (September 4, 2022): Challenges mount against Peru’s president, his family
Argentina Presidential and Legislative Elections: October or November 2023 (due)
Buenos Aires Times/AFP (September 4, 2022): Political unity remains elusive for Argentina despite failed attack on vice-president
Haiti Presidential and Legislative Elections: Delayed from November 7, 2021, no new date set
Council on Foreign Relations (September 8, 2022): A Smarter U.S. Assistance Strategy for Haiti
Jacques Ted St Dic, Just Security (September 7, 2022): As Haiti’s Henry Refuses Checks on Power, the US Should Aid Efforts to Build True Democracy
Evens Sanon, AP (September 7, 2022): Thousands across Haiti demand ouster of PM in new protest
Canada Federal Elections: By October 20, 2025 (various provincial and local elections in the meantime)
Amanda Coletta, Washington Post (September 10, 2022): Canadian Conservatives pick populist Pierre Poilievre to challenge Trudeau
Maura Forrest, Politico (September 9, 2022): 43 things to know about Justin Trudeau’s new rival
Past Americas Elections
Chile Constitutional Referendum: September 4, 2022
Catherine Osborn, Foreign Policy (September 9, 2022): How Chile’s Constitution Revolution Missed the Mark: It’s back to the drawing board for the country—and President Gabriel Boric.
Oliver Stuenkel, Carnegie Endowment (September 8, 2022): Chile’s Rejection of the New Constitution Is a Sign of Democratic Maturity
Buenos Aires Times (September 8, 2022): Chile President Boric reshuffles Cabinet after referendum rout
Reuters (September 7, 2022): Chile students disrupt metro with protests in wake of constitution defeat
AFP (September 6, 2022): After referendum rout, Chile leader pursues quest for new constitution
Rafael Romo, Maija Ehlinger, Marlon Sorto and Simone McCarthy, CNN (September 5, 2022): Chilean voters overwhelmingly reject proposed leftist constitution
Nicaragua General Elections: November 7, 2021
Eric Farnsworth, Univision News (September 6, 2022): Nicaragua’s descent to darkness: The dictatorship of Daniel Ortega is more ensconced in power than ever. It’s time to intensify pressure on his regime.
Americas Elections Coming Up in 2022 and 2023
Chile Constitutional Referendum: September 4, 2022
Brazil General Elections (Presidential, Legislative, State, and Local): October 2, 2022
Peru Local and Regional Elections: October 2, 2022
Canada: Local Elections in Ontario: October 24, 2022
Canada: Local Elections in Manitoba: October 26, 2022
Canada: Local Elections in Prince Edward Island: November 7, 2022
Canada: Local Elections in Saskatchewan: November 9, 2022 (Rural Municipalities – even number divisions)
Canada: Local Elections in Northwest Territories: December 12, 2022
Guyana Local Elections: Overdue (date not set yet – preparations being made)
Ecuador Regional Elections: February 5, 2023
Jamaica Local Elections: By February 2023
Grenada General Elections: By March 2023 (due)
Paraguay Presidential and Legislative Elections: April 2023
Guatemala General Elections: June 2023 (expected)
Guatemala General Election Runoffs: August 2023 (expected)
Argentina Presidential and Legislative Elections: October or November 2023 (due)
Antigua and Barbuda General Elections: By 2023
Haiti Presidential and Legislative Elections: Delayed from November 7, 2021, no new date set
21votes does not necessarily agree with all of the opinions expressed in the linked articles; rather, our goal is to curate a wide range of voices. Furthermore, none of the individuals or organizations referenced have reviewed 21votes’ content. That is to say, their inclusion should not be taken to imply that they endorse us in any way. More on our approach here.
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