World Elections

Belgium, Finland and Italy are among the European countries with the shortest median lengths of government.

When comparing turnout among the voting-age population in recent national elections in 50 countries, the U.S. ranks 31st.

Elections in Italy and Sweden have underscored the growing electoral strength that populist parties have displayed in Europe in recent years.

Hindus were the religious group most likely to say they voted for the BJP in India’s most recent parliamentary election.

Ahead of the 2020 U.S. election, here’s a look at how elections are run in the United States and other countries around the world.

At least 20 nations preceded the U.S. in granting women the right to vote, according to an analysis of measures in 198 countries and territories.

Here’s what our surveys indicate about how Polish people see their democracy, international relations and social issues in the country.

The gender gap in party identification remains the widest in a quarter century.

Spain's public is concerned about democracy, inequality and their children’s financial future. But views of the economy have rebounded overall.

There is widespread, consistent pessimism among Argentines about the nation’s direction. Many say the country’s economic situation is bad.