Election Landmarks
This nation's 1994 landmark election marked the end of apartheid and the historic rise of Nelson Mandela as its first Black President.
What is South Africa?
This South American President elected in 2018, is known for his right-wing policies amidst economic and political turbulence.
Who is Jair Bolsonaro?
This major reform in U.S. healthcare policy became a central debate during the 2008 Presidential campaign.
What is the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
This type of digital subversion, became prominent in the 2016 U.S. Presidential election, that involves spreading untrue information online.
What is misinformation or fake news?
The 2000 U.S. Presidential Election was notorious for a controversy in this state, involving recounting voting ballots.
What is Florida?
In this year, India witnessed one of its largest-ever democratic exercises, culminating in the election of Narendra Modi.
What is 2014?
This French President, elected in 2017, is notable for his victory over a far-right opponent.
Who is Emmanuel Macron?
This policy, a major point of contention in the 2016 Brexit Referendum, involved the UK's membership in a large political and economic union.
What is leaving the European Union?
This term describes automated accounts on social media platforms, often used to amplify political messages or manipulate public opinion during elections.
What are bots or social media bots?
During the 1996 Russian Presidential Election, concerns were raised about the health and public appearances of this incumbent president.
Who is Boris Yeltsin?
This Asian country transitioned from military rule to a civilian government with its 2011 general election.
What is Myanmar (Burma)
A New Zealand Prime Minister, re-elected in 2020, who is recognized for their progressive stance.
Who is Jacinda Ardern?
In 2019, this controversial policy was implemented in India, affecting the autonomous status of a northern region.
What is the revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir?
This method of voting was heavily criticized for its role in the 2000 U.S. Presidential Election controversies.
What is the punch-card voting system?
This 1988 U.S. Presidential Election controversy involved a debate over a candidate's alleged prison furlough program.
What is the Willie Horton controversy?
In 2015, this Southern European country held a pivotal election resulting in the rise of a leftist anti-austerity party, marking a dramatic shift in its political landscape amid a severe economic crisis.
What is Greece?
He became the President of South Korea in 1998, known for his 'Sunshine Policy' towards North Korea.
Who is Kim Dae-jung?
In 1986, this policy was introduced in the Philippines, restoring democratic rule after the Marcos regime.
What is the People Power Revolution?"
This emerging technology poses challenges and opportunities for election integrity, including deepfakes, and new forms of propaganda.
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
This Asian country's 2014 general election saw the world's largest-ever electoral exercise, amidst controversies over electronic voting machine security.
What is India?
In 1998, this country saw its first direct presidential election, leading to the end of Suharto’s 31-year rule.
What is Indonesia?
Elected in 2006, this leader became the first female President of Chile.
Who is Michelle Bachelet?
In 2018, this significant policy change in Australia marked a major shift in energy strategy, focusing on renewable sources and emissions reduction.
What is the implementation of the National Energy Guarantee in Australia?
In the Brazilian 2018 Presidential election, this mobile platform was found to be utilized to spread political propaganda and political campaigning?
What is WhatsApp?
The 2010 Presidential Election in Ivory Coast plunged the country into a crisis due to the incumbent's refusal to concede defeat to this opposition leader.
Who is Alassane Ouattara?