Eurasia

September 22, 2022

A weekly review of news and analysis of elections in Eurasia, usually posted on Thursdays and occasionally updated throughout the week.

The Cathedral of St. Sophia in Veliky Novgorod, Russia. Photo credit: Wikimedia/Miraceti (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Upcoming Eurasia Elections

Kazakhstan Snap Presidential Election: November 20, 2022 and Snap Parliamentary Elections: Early 2023

Reuters (September 21, 2022): Kazakh leader calls snap presidential election on Nov.20

Temur Umarov, Carnegie Endowment (September 15, 2022): Kazakhstan’s Snap Presidential Election: A Shot at Democratization?

Catherine Putz, The Diplomat (September 14, 2022): Nur-Sultan No More and Kazakh Tinkering With Presidential Terms: Kazakhstan is to introduce a single seven-year presidential term and revert the capital’s name to “Astana.”

Moldova Local Elections: October 2023 (due)

Alexander Tanas, Reuters (September 18, 2022): Thousands take part in anti-government protest in Moldova

Ukraine Parliamentary Elections: By October 29, 2023 (due)

Anisha Kohli, Time (September 22, 2022): What the ‘Sham’ Referenda in Russian-Controlled Ukraine Could Mean for Both Countries

UK Government (September 22, 2022): Planned elections in Ukraine are a sham and invasion is failing: UK statement to the OSCE

Paul Dallison, Politico (September 20, 2022): Separatists in Ukraine’s Donbas to hold votes on joining Russia: Ballots come as Ukraine’s military pushes back Kremlin’s troops.

Past Eurasia Elections

Russia Regional Elections (some regions): September 11, 2022

AP (September 12, 2022): Pro-Kremlin candidates win all 14 Russian governorships

Thomas Kika, Newsweek (September 11, 2022): Russia Holds ‘Totally Senseless’ Election as Troops Retreat in Ukraine

Mike Eckel, RFE/RL (September 9, 2022): Don’t Mention The War? In Russian Regional Voting, Glimpses Of A Closing Society

Eurasia Elections Coming Up in 2022 and 2023

Russia Regional Elections (some regions): September 11, 2022

Turkmenistan Parliamentary and Local Elections: March 2023 (due)

Moldova Local Elections: October 2023 (due)

Ukraine Parliamentary Elections: By October 29, 2023 (due)

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Europe

September 21, 2022

A weekly review of news and analysis of elections in Europe, usually posted on Wednesdays and occasionally updated throughout the week.

The Opera in Gothenburg, Sweden. Photo credit: Wikimedia/Krm500 (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Upcoming Europe Elections

Czech Republic Local and Partial Senate Election: September 23 and 24, 2022

Aneta Zachová, Euractiv (September 19, 2022): Czech nationalists, populists dominate opinion polls

Italy Snap Parliamentary Elections: September 25, 2022

Gildas Le Roux, AFP (September 22, 2022): Five Things To Know About Italy Ahead Of Elections

Elettra Ardissino and Erik Jones, Foreign Affairs (September 21, 2022): Italy’s Election Paradox: Why America and the EU Should Root for a Far-Right Populist

Latvia Parliamentary Elections: October 1, 2022

Baltic Times (September 14, 2022): Most Latvians would like new people to come to power after elections – poll

Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidential and Legislative Elections: October 2, 2022

RFE/RL (September 21, 2022): Dodik Travels To Moscow For Meeting With Putin Ahead Of Elections

bne IntelliNews (September 20, 2022): Bosnia’s Dodik gets a warm welcome in Moscow

Maja Bjelos, War on the Rocks (September 15, 2022): Only Democracy Can Bring Stability to the Balkans

Majda Ruge, European Council on Foreign Relations (September 13, 2022): The past and the furious: How Russia’s revisionism threatens Bosnia

Aleksandar Brezar, Euronews (September 12, 2022): Russia’s war in Ukraine is causing concern in Bosnia. Here’s why

Bulgaria Snap Elections: October 2, 2022

Krassen Nikolov, Euractiv (September 21, 2022): Bulgarian election woes leave power to president

Austria Presidential Election: October 9, 2022

The Local (September 18, 2022): Van der Bellen could avoid run-off in presidential election as still strong favourite: poll

Slovakia Local and Regional Elections: October 29, 2022

AP (September 20, 2022): Thousands protest Slovak government, demand early election

Slovak Spectator (September 12, 2022): Slovakia will hold opposition-initiated referendum

Cyprus Presidential Election: February 5, 2023

Costas Constantinou, Jerusalem Post (September 11, 2022): How upcoming Cypriot elections could affect Israel

Montenegro Presidential Election: April 2023 (due)

Zoran Radosavljevic, Euractiv (September 21, 2022): Montenegro on verge of snap election after president rejects proposed PM

Samir Kajosevic, Balkan Insight (September 20, 2022): Montenegrin President Proposes Election in Absence of New Majority

RFE/RL (September 16, 2022): Montenegrin President Djukanovic Defends Record, Offshore Holdings

Poland Parliamentary and Local Elections: By November 11, 2023

Slawomir Sierakowski, Australian Strategic Policy Institute (September 20, 2022): What’s behind Poland’s reparation debate?

Jo Harper, Anadolu News (September 15, 2022): Polish opposition to support German reparation demands if it wins 2023 elections

Aleks Szczerbiak, Financial Times (September 8, 2022): Endless frictions with Brussels risk fuelling Euroscepticism in Poland: Rule of law disputes cause many Poles to suspect the EU of favouring the opposition over the ruling Law and Justice party

Past Europe Elections

Sweden Parliamentary and Local Elections: September 11, 2022

Sam Meredith, CNBC (September 15, 2022): Right-wing parties win Swedish election in historic political overhaul

Hungary Parliamentary Elections: April 3, 2022

Tristan Bove, Fortune (September 19, 2022): The EU is trying to cut off billions in funding for one of Putin’s last remaining European allies

Lorne Cook, AP (September 15, 2022): EU lawmakers declare that Hungary is no longer a democracy

Europe Elections Coming Up in 2022 and 2023

Czech Republic Local and Partial Senate Election: September 23 and 24, 2022

Italy Snap Parliamentary Elections: September 25, 2022

Latvia Parliamentary Elections: October 1, 2022

Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidential and Legislative Elections: October 2, 2022

Bulgaria Snap Elections: October 2, 2022

Austria Presidential Election: October 9, 2022

Germany, Lower Saxony State Elections: October 9, 2022

Slovenia Presidential and Local Elections: October 23, 2022

Slovakia Local and Regional Elections: October 29, 2022

Czech Republic Presidential Election: By January 2023

Austria, Lower Austria State Elections: January 2023 (due)

Cyprus Presidential Election: February 5, 2023

Monaco Parliamentary Elections: February 5, 2023

Austria, Tyrol State Elections: February 2023 (due)

Estonia General Elections: By March 5, 2023

Netherlands Provincial Council and Water Authority Elections: March 2023 (due)

Austria, Carinthia State Elections: March 2023 (due)

Finland Parliamentary Elections: April 2, 2023 (snap elections possible)

Montenegro Presidential Election: April 2023 (due)

Austria, Salzburg State Elections: April 2023 (due)

Spain Local Elections and Various Regional Elections: May 28, 2023

Germany, Bremen State Elections: May 14, 2023

Germany, Local Elections in Schleswig-Holstein: May 14, 2022

Greece Local Elections: May 2023 (due)

Latvia Indirect Presidential Election: May 2023 (due)

Denmark General Elections: By June 4, 2023

Luxembourg Local Elections: June 2023

Greece Parliamentary Elections: By August 6, 2023

Norway Local Elections: September 2023

Switzerland Federal Parliamentary Elections: October 2023 (due)

Luxembourg General Elections: October 2023

Bulgaria Local Elections: October 2023

Germany, Hesse and Bavaria State Elections: October 2023 (due)

Finland, Åland Elections: By October 2023

Poland Parliamentary and Local Elections: By November 11, 2023

Spain General Elections: By December 10, 2023 (snap elections possible)

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Middle East

September 20, 2022

A weekly review of news and analysis of elections in the greater Middle East and North Africa, usually posted on Tuesdays and occasionally updated throughout the week.

Manama, Bahrain. Photo credit: Wikimedia/Ahmed Rabea (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Upcoming Middle East Elections

Kuwait Snap Parliamentary Elections: September 29, 2022

The New Arab (September 13, 2022): Six detained over ‘vote-buying’ suspicions in Kuwait ahead of parliamentary elections

Ismaeel Naar, The National UAE (September 8, 2022): Kuwait elections: 376 candidates seek votes for 50-seat parliament

Ahmed Hagagy, Reuters (September 7, 2022): Kuwait’s long-time parliament speaker bows out of Sept. elections

Lebanon Indirect Presidential Election: October 31, 2022 (due), following Parliamentary Elections: May 15, 2022

Edward Gabriel and Paul Salem, The Hill (September 7, 2022): In Lebanon, the next six months will shape the next six years

Israel Snap Parliamentary Elections: November 1, 2022

Joseph Krauss, AP (September 16, 2022): Arab bloc splits ahead of Israeli elections in November

Maayan Lubell, Reuters (September 15, 2022): Israel’s election campaign kicks off, polls predict further deadlock

Gerald M. Feierstein and Yoel Guzansky, Middle East Institute (September 14, 2022): Two years on, what is the state of the Abraham Accords?

Simcha Pasko, i24 News (September 11, 2022): Explainer: A timeline of Israel’s elections 2019-2022 (Part 1)

Bahrain Parliamentary Elections: November 12, 2022

Burak Dag, Anadolu Agency (September 9, 2022): Bahrain to hold parliamentary elections on Nov. 12: Bahrainis will choose the 40 members of its Council of Representatives

Tunisia Early Legislative Elections: December 17, 2022

Al Jazeera (September 19, 2022): Tunisian authorities summon Ennahdha leaders for questioning

Bouazza Ben Bouazza, AP (September 16, 2022): Tunisian president trims parties’ powers ahead of elections

Reuters (September 15, 2022): Tunisian president issues new electoral law ahead of parliament elections in December -official gazette

Stratfor (September 14, 2022): Tunisia: Increased Migrant Landings in Italy Reflect Worsening Economic Conditions

AFP (September 7, 2022): Tunisia opposition to boycott polls, slams electoral law written ‘by president alone’

Turkey Presidential and Legislative Elections: By June 18, 2023

Burak Ünveren, DW (September 14, 2022): Turkey’s opposition desperately seeks an electable leader

Daren Butler and Birsen Altayli, Reuters (September 8, 2022): Turkey’s kingmaker party keeps options open ahead of Erdogan’s election test

Pakistan General Elections: By October 12, 2023

Asif Shahzad, Reuters (September 8, 2022): Pakistan court to indict ex-PM Khan for contempt of court – lawyer

Islamuddin Sajid, Anadolu Agency (September 8, 2022): Pakistan postpones by-elections due to devastating floods

AP (September 7, 2022): Rallies Show Pakistan’s Ex-PM Khan Remains Political Force

Iraq Snap Parliamentary Elections: TBD, following chaos in the wake of October 2021 elections

Alannah Travers, Al Jazeera (September 20, 2022): Young Iraqi activists despair as political crisis continues

Dana Taib Meny, The New Arab (September 16, 2022): Iraqi politicians to seek Shia cleric Sadr’s consent to form a government

Haley Bobseine, Middle East Institute (September 15, 2022): Iraq: A crisis of elite, consensus-based politics turns deadly

Sinan Mahmoud, The National UAE (September 13, 2022): Iraq’s political rivals line up meeting to end impasse over forming new government

International Crisis Group (September 9, 2022): Iraq’s Political Crisis, Moqtada al-Sadr and a Divided Shia House

Mina Aldroubi, The National UAE (September 7, 2022): Iraq’s political deadlock may not be solved by early elections, experts warn

AP (September 7, 2022): Iraq top court says it can’t dissolve parliament amid crisis

Libya Presidential and Parliamentary Elections: Overdue

Edith M. Lederer, AP (September 14, 2022): UN chief: Libya’s rivals must keep peace and hold elections

Middle East Elections Coming Up in 2022 and 2023

Kuwait Snap Parliamentary Elections: September 29, 2022

Libya Presidential and Parliamentary Elections: Overdue

Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Parliamentary Elections: October 1, 2022 (delays possible)

Lebanon Indirect Presidential Election (by parliament): October 31, 2022

Israel Snap Parliamentary Elections: November 1, 2022

Bahrain Parliamentary Elections: November12,  2022

Tunisia Early Legislative Elections: December 17, 2022

Turkey Presidential and Legislative Elections: By June 18, 2023

Pakistan General Elections: By October 12, 2023

Israel Local Elections: October 2023

Oman Consultative Assembly Elections: October 2023

United Arab Emirates Federal National Council Elections: October 2023 (indirect elections, advisory body with limited powers)

Egypt Local Elections: Due and discussed, but not scheduled

Oman Local Elections: Due, but postponed due to COVID-19

Palestinian Authority Presidential and Legislative Elections: Long overdue, postponed yet again, no date set

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Africa

September 12, 2022

A weekly review of news and analysis of elections in Africa, usually posted on Mondays and occasionally updated throughout the week.

Old Town Mombasa, Kenya. Photo credit: Wikimedia/FredD (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Upcoming Africa Elections

Lesotho Parliamentary Elections: October 7, 2022

The Commonwealth (September 8, 2022): Commonwealth to observe Lesotho’s general elections

Crisis24 (September 7, 2022): Lesotho: Increased political tensions likely ahead of Oct. 7 general election

Nigeria General Elections: February 18, 2023

‘Tofe Ayeni, The Africa Report (September 5, 2022): Nigeria: Senator proposes bill to end same religion presidential ticket

Zimbabwe General Elections: July 2023

Agenzia Fides (September 10, 2022): Christian Churches, a solid reference for the people in the post-Mugabe era

Voice of America (September 6, 2022): Zimbabwe Election Support Network Says New ZEC’s US$20,000 Fee for Presidential Candidates Direct Attack on Participatory Democracy

Peter Fabricius, Daily Maverick (September 6, 2022): Zimbabwe opposition MP Job Sikhala ‘in deep pain’ after suspected poisoning in prison

Mali Presidential and Legislative Elections: TBD, following coup

AFP (September 6, 2022): Mali Urges End To Sanctions, Cites Timeline For Civilian Rule

Chad General Elections: TBD, following coup

The New Arab (September 11, 2022): Chad junta ‘suspends’ opposition leader summons

Africanews (September 9, 2022): Opposition figure in Chad summoned for questioning

Agenzia Fides via AllAfrica (September 5, 2022): Chad: National Dialogue – Bishops Suspend Participation

Burkina Faso Elections: TBD, following coup

Trevor Filseth, National Interest (September 6, 2022): Burkina Faso Coup Leader to Hand Over Power in Two Years

Past Africa Elections

Angola General Elections: August 24, 2022

Lauren Ban, Jurist (September 6, 2022): Angola court dismisses opposition challenge to August election vote totals

Africanews (September 6, 2022): Angola election: Opposition, electoral commission trade words over results

Kenya General Elections: August 9, 2022

Carter Center (September 8, 2022): Carter Center Report: Technology Helped Enhance Transparency of Kenyan Election; IEBC Should Ensure Earlier Preparations for 2027

Michelle Gavin, Council on Foreign Relations (September 7, 2022): What Next for Kenya?

Morgan Lee, Christianity Today (September 7, 2022): The Kenyan Presidential Election Is Over. The Conversation About Christians and Politics Has Just Begun.

Editorial Board, Financial Times (September 6, 2022): Kenya shows institutional strength but William Ruto must deliver: The next president should prove doubters wrong by focusing on ordinary Kenyans

BBC (September 6, 2022 – video): Kenya Election 2022: Kenyans react to the Supreme Court election ruling

AP (September 5, 2022): Kenya’s Supreme Court rejects challenges to the presidential election and upholds Deputy President William Ruto’s win.

Senegal Legislative Elections: July 31, 2022

Lauriane Noelle Vofo Kana and Reuters, Africanews (September 13, 2022): Scuffles in Senegal’s new parliament taint first session

Katarina Hoije, Bloomberg (September 12, 2022): Senegal’s Parliament Elects New Speaker Over Bid to Block Vote

Portia Crowe, AFP (September 9, 2022): Senegal Leads Way On Women Legislators But Challenges Ahead

Burundi General Elections: May 20, 2020

Reuters (September 8, 2022): Burundi switches prime minister after president warns of coup plot

The East African (September 6, 2022): Rumours of a coup bedevil Burundi

Regional Analysis

Mercy Kaburu and Carolyn Logan, Washington Post (September 9, 2022): What do Africans think about the proposed East African Federation? An Afrobarometer survey suggests citizens aren’t aware of the plans for regional integration

Africa Elections Coming Up in 2022 and 2023

Sao Tome and Principe Legislative Elections: September 25, 2022

Lesotho Parliamentary Elections: October 7, 2022

Central African Republic Local Elections: September 2022 (delayed – no new date set)

Somaliland Presidential Election: November 13, 2022

Equatorial Guinea Legislative and Local Elections: November 2022 (due)

Guinea-Bissau Snap Parliamentary Elections: December 18, 2022

Nigeria General Elections: February 18, 2023

Djibouti Legislative Elections: February 2023

Nigeria Gubernatorial Elections in Most States: March 2023 (due)

South Sudan General Elections: By March 2023 (tentative)

Sierra Leone Presidential Election: June 24, 2023

Zimbabwe General Elections: July 2023

Eswatini Parliamentary Elections: August 2023 (due)

Gabon Presidential Election: August 2023 (due)

Mauritania Parliamentary Elections: September 2023 (due)

Gabon Legislative Elections: October 2023 (due)

Liberia Presidential and Legislative Elections: October 2023 (due)

Nigeria, Gubernatorial Elections in Kogi and Bayelsa States: November 2023 (due)

Madagascar Presidential Election: November 2023 (due)

Democratic Republic of the Congo Presidential and Legislative Elections: December 2023 (due)

Togo Legislative and Regional Elections: December 2023 (due)

Côte d’Ivoire Local Elections: 2023

Mali Presidential and Legislative Elections: TBD, following coup

Chad General Elections: TBD, following coup

Burkina Faso Elections: TBD, following coup

Guinea Elections: TBD, following coup

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Americas

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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Asia

September 9, 2022

A weekly review of key news and analysis of elections in Asia and the Indo-Pacific, usually posted on Fridays and occasionally updated throughout the week.

Eretoka Island, Vanuatu. Photo credit: Wikimedia/Phillip Capper (CC BY 2.0)

Upcoming Asia/Pacific Elections

Japan, Gubernatorial Election in Okinawa: September 11, 2022

Jiji (September 9, 2022): Okinawa governor race lacks steam as U.S. base issue fades

Gearoid Reidy, Bloomberg (September 6, 2022): Japan’s Play-It-Safe Prime Minister Is Living Dangerously

Vanuatu Snap Elections: October 13, 2022

Vanuatu is holding snap elections on October 13, 2022 – two years early.

ABC News Australia (September 9, 2022): Vanuatu to have snap election after opposition’s Supreme Court challenge dismissed

Nepal General and Provincial Elections: November 20, 2022

Anil Giri, Kathmandu Post (September 9, 2022): Many sides to Nepal visit of China’s top legislator: The Chinese appear interested in strengthening ties with Nepali MPs following the passage of the MCC compact.

Rishi Gupta, National Interest (September 4, 2022): Can China Make Inroads With Nepal Again? Securing Tibet’s loose ends in Nepal is increasingly complicated for China.

Taiwan Local Elections: November 26, 2022

Hsia Hsiao-hwa and Chen Meihua, Radio Free Asia (September 6, 2022): Candidates in Taiwan’s local elections could pledge to defend the democratic island: Calls grow for would-be municipal, regional and village councilors to sign a pledge of ‘no surrender’ to China.

Fiji General Elections: November 2022 (due)

Sadhana Sen and Stephen Howes, The Guardian (September 5, 2022): Coup leader v coup leader: strongman election shows cracks in Fiji’s democracy

India, State Elections in Himachal Pradesh: November 2022 (due)

Voice of America (September 9, 2022): India’s Congress Party Leader, Rahul Gandhi, Leads Long March to Revive Support

Bibhudatta Pradhan, Bloomberg (September 7, 2022): Congress Party to March For Months, Battling Modi’s Popularity

Thailand General Elections: By March 23, 2023 (earlier elections possible)

Ken Mathis Lohatepanont, Allen Hicken and Joel Selway, Washington Post (September 9, 2022): Has time run out for Thailand’s prime minister? Prayuth helped engineer a new constitution. Its term limits now complicate his political future.

Patpicha Tanakasempipat, Bloomberg (September 6, 2022): Thai Parliament Rejects Bid to Strip Senate of Powers to Pick PM

Malaysia General Elections and State Elections: May 2023 (due – general elections likely to be called earlier)

William Case, East Asia Forum (September 7, 2022): Malaysia’s institutional uncertainty

Sebastian Strangio, The Diplomat (September 6, 2022): Imprisoned Former Malaysian PM Files Request for Royal Pardon: Najib Razak’s campaign for a royal pardon will provide a compelling political B-plot in the run-up to the country’s next general election.

Straits Times (September 4, 2022): Eyeing PM post by 2050, Malaysia’s PAS to focus on bagging 40 seats in general election

Bangladesh Parliamentary Elections: December 2023 (due)

Tahmina Rahman, Carnegie Endowment (September 6, 2022): From Revolutionaries to Visionless Parties: Leftist Politics in Bangladesh

Solomon Islands General Elections: April 2024 (delayed)

Michael E. Miller, Washington Post (September 8, 2022): Solomon Islands’ pro-China leader wins bid to delay elections

Patricia O’Brien, The Diplomat (September 8, 2022): The Domestic Politics of Sogavare’s China-Solomons Tryst: The prime minister’s latest moves clarify his ultimate objective: augmenting and retaining power, which also stands to benefit Beijing.

Brian Harding and Camilla Pohle-Anderson, United States Institute of Peace (September 7, 2022): Solomon Islands: Election Delay Would Threaten Peace and Democracy: Prime Minister Sogavare may crack down on protests — with China’s help.

Ben Westcott, Bloomberg (September 6, 2022): Solomons Accuses Australia of Influencing MPs Over Elections

DW (September 6, 2022): Solomon Islands rejects Australian offer to pay for election

Past Asia/Pacific Elections

Papua New Guinea General Elections: July 4-22, 2022

Patrick Kaiku, Trisha Yangawi, Bernard Yegiora, Lowy Institute (September 8, 2022): The missing foreign policy debate in PNG’s 2022 elections

Ronald May, East Asia Forum (September 7, 2022): Marape returns for another term

Mongolia Presidential Election: June 9, 2021

Mongolia, a free though imperfect democracy, held its presidential election on June 9, 2021, following parliamentary elections in June 2020 and local elections in October 2020. Former PM Ukhnaa Khurelsukh won in a landslide, further consolidating the power of the Mongolian People’s Party (which was the ruling party during the communist era). MPP also has a majority in the legislature.

It was a nasty campaign in a polarized environment. Incumbent Khaltmaagiin Battulga from the center-right Democratic Party was not able to seek another term following a controversial rule change pushed by MPP. Now that MPP has both the presidency and the legislature, there are concerns about democratic backsliding.

Amar Adiya, The Diplomat (September 7, 2022): Mongolia Unveils New Pro-Business Cabinet: The quick Cabinet reshuffle is intended to strengthen PM Oyun-Erdene’s position and give him legislative support to push his liberalization and privatization agenda forward.

Regional Analysis

Joshua Kurlantzick, Council on Foreign Relations (September 9, 2022): Why Democracy in Southeast Asia Will Worsen in 2023

Asia/Pacific Elections Coming Up in 2022 and 2023

Japan, Gubernatorial Election in Okinawa: September 11, 2022

Nauru Parliamentary Elections: September 24, 2022

New Zealand Local Elections: October 8, 2022

Vanuatu Snap Elections: October 13, 2022

Australia, Tasmania Local Elections: October 25, 2022

Timor-Leste Local Elections: October 2022 (due)

Fiji Parliamentary Elections: November 2022 (due)

Taiwan Local Elections: November 26, 2022

India, State Elections in Himachal Pradesh: November 2022 (due)

Australia, South Australia Local Elections; November 11, 2022

Australia, Victoria State Elections: November 26, 2022

India, State Elections in Gujarat: December 2022 (due)

India, State Elections in Tripura, Meghalaya, and Nagaland: February 2023 (due)

Thailand General Elections: By March 23, 2023 (earlier elections possible)

Australia, New South Wales State Elections: March 25, 2023

Micronesia Parliamentary Elections: March 7, 2023

Malaysia General Elections and State Elections: May 2023 (due – general elections likely to be called earlier)

India, State Elections in Karnataka: May 2023 (due)

Cambodia Parliamentary Elections: July 30, 2023 (due)

Burma Parliamentary Elections: By August 2023 (proposed – tentative, post-coup)

Maldives Presidential Election: September 2023 (due)

Tuvalu General Elections: September 2023 (due)

Singapore Presidential Election: September 2023 (expected – largely ceremonial role)

New Zealand General Elections: October 2023 (expected – due by January 2024)

Bhutan Parliamentary Elections: October 2023 (due)

India, State Elections in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Mizoram: November 2023 (due)

Bangladesh Parliamentary Elections: December 2023 (due)

India, State Elections in Rajasthan and Telangana: December 2023 (due)

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