2024 is recognized as a critical juncture for democratic processes on a global scale, characterized by an unparalleled upsurge in electoral processes everywhere. Elections are scheduled to be held in more than 60 countries this year, representing almost half of the global population and spanning five continents.
Commencing with significant events such as the Taiwanese General Election and the Bangladesh Parliamentary Election, this democratic tide of elections encompasses the United States, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Pakistan, and Russia.
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Elections at all levels—from the local to the national, including presidential and legislative contests— provide citizens with opportunities to exercise their democratic rights and exert influence over the trajectory of their respective nations.
AN EXTRAORDINARY CHAPTER IN GLOBAL POLITICS
This unprecedented surge in democratic participation in elections in over 60 nations will not occur again until 2048. The electoral processes exhibit remarkable diversity, spanning from the largest legislative elections on the globe, which are conducted over multiple days in India, to the historic presidential vote that took place in Indonesia in a single day.
The international stage will intently observe Vladimir Putin’s reelection campaign in Russia and the planned presidential election in Ukraine during a period of martial law. The upcoming general election in the United Kingdom will transpire amidst a politically unstable environment that has been characterized by the departure of Boris Johnson. The November U.S. presidential and House elections further complicate matters. A prospective rematch between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden could replicate the intensity of the 2020 presidential election.
South Asia is teeming with electoral activity, including participation from Bhutan, India, Pakistan, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka. In the midst of a political crisis with former prime minister Imran Khan being jailed, the general elections in Pakistan are scheduled for February 8. Sri Lanka, facing economic difficulties, is set to hold its first general election since 2018.
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Top parties and candidates with manifesto highlights:
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The general election in Pakistan was held on February 8th, 2024, in the midst of substantial political turmoil subsequent to the no-confidence motion that removed Imran Khan from office.
No major party won majority seats in the 266 contestable seats of Pakistan’s February 8th election, sparking controversy. Independent candidates, many supported by Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), clinched the majority with 93 seats. Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s PML-N got 75 seats, while Bilawal Bhutto’s PPP won 54 seats. Consequently, the results have left uncertainty regarding the selection of the country’s next prime minister.
PTI, the largest political party in the country, was not formally engaged in the election as a result of the nullification of its internal party elections by the electoral watchdog. As a result, members of the PTI were running as independent candidates, each using a distinct electoral symbol. Consequently, ECP had given 150 symbols to registered political parties and 174 to independent candidates.
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Results of top pairs and candidates
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On February 14, 2024, Indonesia conducted its presidential election, in light of the declining opposition’s parliamentary presence and the imperative to maintain economic continuity during President Joko Widodo’s tenure. An estimated 204 million eligible electors participated in the electoral process. Official results from Indonesia’s national election were released on March 20, 2024. Prabowo Subianto has been formally confirmed as Indonesia’s next president, with Gibran Rakabuming Raka as vice president, winning 59 percent, or more than 96 million votes. They will inherit an economy that grew a little more than 5 percent last year and a slate of ambitious infrastructure projects, including the transfer of the capital from Jakarta to the island of Borneo.
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Top parties and candidates:
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An intense contest will ensue for the 18th Lok Sabha elections in April or May 2024, which will fill 543 seats in the lower house of Parliament. In an effort to unseat the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is currently in power, the 28-party INDIA alliance has recently been founded. It is anticipated that the BJP will vie for a greater number of constituencies in 2020 compared to 2019, when it won 303 of 436 contested seats. In spite of its recent electoral triumph in Telangana, the main opposition party, the Indian National Congress, encounters obstacles stemming from its internal strife and hierarchical infrastructure.
The results of these elections will have a significant impact on the political landscape and governance of India for the subsequent five years and beyond.
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Top parties and candidates: (Source- Statista)
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The ascent of Rishi Sunak to the position of prime minister represented a complete reversal in the Conservative Party’s turbulent political climate. After the scandal-stricken resignation of Boris Johnson, Liz Truss assumed the position for a limited period before resigning. Since then, the Labor Party has gained traction through aggressive campaigning against Sunak’s government, causing his popularity to decline. The Labor Party perceives a favorable circumstance to leverage Sunak’s diminishing popularity and reestablish control. This establishes the foundation for a potentially consequential transformation in the political terrain of the United Kingdom.
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Top parties and candidates:
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Presidential election day in the United States is scheduled for November 5th, 2024, involving a total of 160 million registered electors. The selection of the nation’s leader for the subsequent four years will have a profound effect on domestic and foreign policies; thus, this election is crucial. The approval of President Joe Biden has exhibited variability, whereas former President Donald Trump has declared his intention to run for office. An extensive array of Republican candidates are also vying for Biden’s seat.
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Challenges including the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the riot in the Capitol on January 6, and the continued dominance of the two main political parties, the Democrats and Republicans, will make the 2024 election historic.
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Top parties and candidates:
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The general elections in Mexico scheduled for June 2, 2024, will be historic in that two females, former mayor of Mexico City Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and former senator Xóchitl Gálvez, will be the primary presidential candidates. Additionally, all 128 members of the Senate of the Republic and all 500 members of the Chamber of Deputies will be elected by the electorate. In addition, an unprecedented number of over 20,000 public positions will be occupied, a first in the annals of Mexico.
The nature of this election is consequential, as it will shape the trajectory and leadership of the nation over the subsequent half-decade.
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Top parties and candidates (Source: Politico)
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More than 400 million electors from 27 EU member states will elect 720 members of the European Parliament in June 2024. This election, which traverses numerous borders, is the largest transnational election in history. The 2024 election signifies a notable transition as it will be the initial European contest devoid of British candidates subsequent to the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union in 2020.
Policy-wise, the European Union will be significantly impacted by the result of this election over the next five years, with implications for the economy, climate change, migration, and more.
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Top parties and candidates: (Source: World Economic Forum)
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The 2024 election in South Africa is anticipated to be the most consequential in thirty years. The destiny of the African National Congress (ANC), which has been in power since the 1994 end of apartheid, is uncertain. While not guaranteed, the possibility of a coalition government remains on the agenda. Voter registration in South Africa exceeds 26 million, rendering this election pivotal in determining the trajectory of the nation.
The result will have a profound influence on the political environment and policies of South Africa, affecting matters including racial reconciliation, social justice, and economic progress
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Top parties and candidates:
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With an approval rating of 85%, Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, has proclaimed his intention to run for a sixth term in the 2024 election. Alexei Navalny, his principal adversary, is detained and prohibited from running. Igor Girkin, another prospective contender, is imprisoned as well. It is anticipated that these declared candidates will receive little support.
As far as a visible rival is concerned, Putin continues to maintain his political dominance.
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Top parties and candidates:
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As the first parliamentary elections in Iran since the nationwide demonstrations of 2022, they are anticipated to be accompanied by a decline in government legitimacy and a low voter turnout.
Significant abstention is predicted by the state-affiliated polling agency, with only 27.9% of respondents certain to vote and 36% opting not to participate. Reformist media outlets raise apprehensions regarding the preference for hardliners and other matters that potentially deter citizen engagement. The exclusion of former pragmatic President Hassan Rouhani from the Assembly of Experts further restricts the representation of moderate candidates. Out of a total of 12,000 candidates, only 30 have been deemed qualified to run for parliament as mid-ranking moderates.