Stories about Elections from February, 2014
Mayoral Elections in Ecuador: Setback for the Government?
Preliminary results indicate that PAIS Alliance, Ecuador's ruling party, have lost the mayoral races in the country's five most populous cities: Guayaquil, Quito, Cuenca, Manta and Santo Domingo.
Ukraine's President Yanukovych Ousted and Parliament Reshuffled
Following this week's deadly crackdown, an original deal calling for end-2014 elections left protesters unsatisfied. Parliament then ousted Yanuckovich.
‘Central African Republic's Most Pressing Need Is Security for its People’
Global Voices speaks with Béatrice Epaye, a member of the Central African Republic's National Transition Board, about how best to solve the country's crisis.
Mayoral Elections in Quito, Ecuador: President Correa on the Campaign Trail
In the heat of the electoral battle for mayor of Quito, the statements of Ecuador's highest authorities have gotten more attention than those of the candidates themselves.
Will Fiji Become Australia's New Best Friend?
A visit by Australia's foreign minister heralds a thaw in relations with Fiji.
Tokyo Snowfall Sends Voter Turnout Plunging in Governor Election
Only 46.16 percent of voters went to the polls to cast their ballots for governor, the third lowest in history.
Panama's First Lady Will Run For Vice Presidency
Panama's First Lady, Marta de Martinelli, was announced as the official party's vice presidential candidate. Social networks exploded with reactions in favor as well against the announcement.
PHOTOS: Costa Ricans in the Diaspora Vote for the First Time
This is the first Costa Rican presidential election in which voting from abroad is possible. From around the world, Costa Ricans have been using Twitter to report about their vote.
Millions Disenfranchised in Thailand Elections
Anti-government protesters in Thailand blocked hundreds of polling stations across the country which prevented many voters from casting their votes.
Costa Rica's Presidential Election Is an Unexpectedly Tight Race
According to a recent opinion poll, three candidates are tied for first place in Sunday's presidential election in Costa Rica.
Japan's US Base Plan Hits Snafu With Local Mayor's Re-Election
Susumu Inamine, who opposes a plan to transfer the US airbase from Futenma to Henoko district, a coastal area of his city, was re-elected on January 20.
