elections

10 Things You Didn't Know About Election Day

By Jessica Rettig - Nation & World - November 3, 2009

Elections are historically held in November because of the country's agrarian roots. more >>

Candidates Claim Victory in Afghan Presidential Contest

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - August 24, 2009

Despite U.S. military reports of deteriorating conditions, citizens headed to the polls. more >>

Nate Silver Sees Major Gains for GOP in 2010

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - August 13, 2009

Political turmoil now favors Republicans in 2010 midterms, he says. more >>

Obama's Iran Election Ineptitude Worsens Nuclear Threat

By Jamie M. Fly - Opinion - June 19, 2009

While the president fiddles, the ayatollah burns the midnight oil on nukes. more >>

Watch Out for Twitter Hype in the Iran Elections

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - June 17, 2009

The revolution may be Twitterized, but it's not clear that's a good thing. more >>

Does Obama Secretly Want Ahmadinejad to Beat Mousavi?

Opinion - June 16, 2009

A moderate leader in Iran would hurt the U.S.'s case against the country's nuclear program, some say. more >>

Iran Election Protests and Riots a Test for Obama

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - June 15, 2009

The disputed re-election of Ahmadinejad appears to have undermined Obama's argument for diplomacy. more >>

Whether or Not Ahmadinejad Weathers the Iran Election Probe, Khamenei Is Still in Charge

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - June 15, 2009

It's nice that they have to go through the motions, but the mullahs remain in charge. more >>

Iran Election Is Obama's First Foreign Policy Test—And He's Failing

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - June 15, 2009

So far, not so good. more >>

Iranians Flock to Polls in Presidential Election

By Queenie Wong - Nation & World - June 12, 2009

Observers expect record turnout in the election to choose between Ahmadinejad and three rivals. more >>

MoveOn.org to Specter: Be a Democrat or Be Gone in a Primary

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - May 8, 2009

Seniority? No Primary? Not so much. more >>

Analyzing the Absentee Ballots in the New York 20 Special House Election

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - April 2, 2009

A look at the absentee ballot numbers. more >>

Norm Coleman Must Quit the Minnesota Senate Race—He, Republicans Look Whiny

By John Mashek - Opinion - March 3, 2009

All he's doing is denying Minnesotans a second vote in the Senate. more >>

Republicans Could Be Poised to Pick Up Upstate New York Gillibrand House Seat

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - March 2, 2009

A new poll indicates Republican strength—this is not surprising. more >>

Chris Dodd Is Ripe For the Picking for GOP in 2010—Sen. Kudlow of Connecticut?

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - March 2, 2009

Republicans have a good chance to take down the Connecticut Democrat in the next elections. more >>

Palestinians Give Thumbs Down to Israeli Election Results

By Larry Derfner - Mideast Watch - February 12, 2009

Many fear that the success of far-right parties makes progress in peace talks much less likely. more >>

Israeli Election Math Favors Netanyahu

By Larry Derfner - Mideast Watch - February 9, 2009

Likud's leader has lost ground to a far-right party, but he is still expected to become prime minister. more >>

Iraq Elections a Great Step Toward Turning Illusion to Promise

By Mortimer Zuckerman - Opinion - February 9, 2009

Since American surge reversed the blood bath, Iraqis have taken their nation back. more >>

Low Voter Turnout in Virginia Special Election Could Signal a Worry for Democrats

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - January 15, 2009

Narrow victory in Democratic stronghold may show November turnout was a blip, not a trend. more >>

Afghanistan's Voter Registration Drive Is Unexpectedly Peaceful and Successful

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - November 12, 2008

U.S. military officials wonder why insurgents are uncharacteristically quiet before national election. more >>

Another Same-Sex Marriage Ballot Initiative in California?

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - November 10, 2008

Proponents of same-sex marriage might be better off with another ballot initiative. more >>

Same-Sex-Marriage Battle Appears Over in California

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - November 5, 2008

The push to ban gay marriage in the state seems successful, barring a drastic shift in mail-in ballots. more >>

Small Business Issues in the Ballot Box: the Employee Free Choice Act

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - October 31, 2008

This election could end up changing labor laws to a great degree. more >>

Public Opinion: Will Barack Obama or John McCain Win the Presidency?

Opinion - October 31, 2008

Who will win on Tuesday? more >>

Election Prediction: Democrats Won't Get a Filibuster-Proof Senate

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - October 30, 2008

It's possible they'll get to a filibuster-proof 60 but unlikely. more >>