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Every one of these countries, with the exception of the United States, conducts their elections within a single day and announces the results the following day after voting concludes. The vast majority employ methods such as paper ballots, inked thumbs, and voter identification to ensure the integrity of the vote. Notably, several of these nations have a voting population that is two to four times larger than that of the United States. It was not long ago that the United States also utilized paper ballots, held elections on a single day, and announced results by the next day. Clearly, the United States has the potential to significantly improve its electoral process. https://lnkd.in/gdtT4xZk

The #Commonwealth Observer Group to #Nigeria has released its final report on the 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The report details the Group’s observations and identifies areas where the polling process can be improved. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eKRvXWrx #CommonwealthElections

"Months before the elections, the MK party began attacking the credibility of the Electoral Commission of South Africa, laying the groundwork for the ‘big lie’ theory." An important piece on the SA elections but also on how to fact-check elections. We know from numerous studies that creating or reinforcing a false belief is a marathon, not a sprint. People's attitudes tend, on average, to be slow to change, so those who want to undermine trust in once-trusted institutions start early. Fact-checking needs to be a marathon too, and, while fact-checking specific claims is important - we need to be better at mapping and exposing the false narratives they construct too.

🌍 Phased Elections: Challenges and Strategies 🌍 How can we safeguard the integrity of elections held in phases or across multiple days? IFES explores this critical topic, offering insights into managing logistical hurdles, mitigating risks, and ensuring fairness in non-simultaneous polls. 📘 Dive into the latest publication to discover strategies and best practices for preserving trust in electoral processes. 👉 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d7CbQpie

🌟 The debate on electoral reforms in Nigeria is 🔥! Groundbreaking proposals to improve the electoral process ahead of the 2023 elections are 🌿 essential to strengthening democracy. 🗳️💪 #ElectoralReforms #Nigeria2023 #InclusiveDemocracy 🇳🇬

A little while ago, I was asked my opinion on whether election monitors should participate in elections where democratic norms and institutions were already under pressure. The short answer—yes! With a large number of elections taking place this year and the evolving challenges to democratic support, election monitoring in the Americas is more important than ever. Check out my thoughts on the role of election monitors and the current state of play in Latin America on Diplomatic Courier: https://lnkd.in/eYpUdaiF. 

One side-effect of voter apathy can be low voter turnout on election day if voting is non-compulsory. This trend trend has been observed in countries that have conducted elections so far. Nov 2024 in the US elections turn out is predicted to be low due to voter apathy https://lnkd.in/ewYZYXqj #democracy

The 2024 National and Provincial Elections marked a watershed moment in South African politics, as the AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in three decades. Garnering only 40.18% of the vote, the ANC's decline signifies a growing voter discontent and shifting political allegiances. This outcome propels the need for coalition government discussions, with the ANC aiming to form a Government of National Unity. As the political terrain shifts, South Africa stands on the brink of a new era of governance and collaboration: https://lnkd.in/deB6jS27

In the latest commentary, Mehrzad Boroujerdi analyzes Iran's history of voter turnout and its impact on the country's most recent parliamentary and assembly elections this past weekend. https://lnkd.in/eCNu-bMi