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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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