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Elections Hub
Neutral, pan-global election coverage — candidates, polling data, key dates, and live results from every continent, presented without partisan framing.
Tracked Races
Brazil Presidential Election
Brazilians vote for a president to a four-year term. A runoff is held if no candidate reaches a majority.
- First roundOct 4, 2026
- Runoff (if needed)Oct 25, 2026
- InaugurationJan 1, 2027
2026 United States Midterm Elections
All 435 House seats and 33 Senate seats are contested, alongside numerous gubernatorial races. Control of both chambers of Congress is at stake.
- Primary elections beginMar 3, 2026
- General election dayNov 3, 2026
- Congress sworn inJan 3, 2027
France Presidential Election
French voters elect a president to a five-year term under a two-round system.
- First roundApr 11, 2027
- RunoffApr 25, 2027
- InaugurationMay 14, 2027
South Korea Presidential Election
South Koreans elect a president to a single five-year term.
- Candidate registration closesApr 20, 2027
- Election dayMay 9, 2027
Election News Feed
Japan Reinforces Male-Only Succession Rules as Prince Hisahito Turns Twenty
The Japanese government reaffirms traditional imperial succession protocols as the nation's youngest male heir reaches adulthood.
Tensions Rise as Australia and Palau Seek Regional Condemnation of China's Missile Test
Diplomatic efforts to address recent military activity in the Pacific face challenges as regional consensus remains elusive.
Tensions Rise as United States and Canada Experience Diplomatic Strain
The White House has adopted increasingly sharp rhetoric toward Canada, marking a significant shift in North American relations.
Jamaica Escalates Campaign for Slavery Reparations to King Charles III
The Caribbean nation is utilizing a historic legal pathway to seek a formal review by the Privy Council regarding historical injustices.
Brazilian Supreme Court Postpones High-Stakes Decision Amid Election Tension
An unprecedented judicial deadlock delays potential investigation into a top justice just weeks before Brazil's October general election.
Kenya Faces Heightened Political Instability and Civil Unrest in 2026
A new global security report identifies political instability as a primary threat to the nation's security landscape.
Former World Leaders Call for Renewed Global Cooperation Amid Mounting Challenges
Nearly 100 former heads of state advocate for a unified approach to conflict, climate change, and emerging technologies at the UN General Assembly.
European Central Bank Launches 'Pontes' System for Digital Asset Settlement
The new initiative aims to modernize financial infrastructure by settling tokenized assets using central bank money.