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Election FAQ
Elections in Venezuela: 2015 Legislative Elections
On December 6, Venezuelans will go to the polls to elect Representatives to the 167-member National Assembly. These are the fourth National Assembly elections since the legislative body was established in 2000, after the dissolution of the old Congress by Hugo Chavez’s government.
Election FAQ
Elections in Uganda: 2016 General Elections
On February 18, Ugandans will vote for President, 290 Members of Parliament who are directly elected to represent 290 constituencies, as well as 112 District Women Members of Parliament. A presidential candidate must receive 50 percent plus one vote to avoid a run-off election. Members of Parliament are elected in single-member constituencies through a simple majority system.
Election FAQ
Elections in Venezuela: April 14 Presidential Elections
On April 14, with the death of former President Hugo Chávez on many minds, Venezuelans will cast their vote in a snap election for a new president. IFES' frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Elections in Venezuela: April 14 Presidential Elections describe the context in which the election is taking place.
Election FAQ
Elections in Guatemala: 2018 National Referendum
On April 15, a national referendum was held, asking Guatemalan citizens if they agree with taking a territorial dispute with Belize to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Elections in Guatemala: 2018 National Referendum.
Election FAQ
Elections in Guatemala: 2019 General Elections
On June 16, citizens of Guatemala went to the polls to elect a president and vice president, 160 deputies to the Congress of the Republic, 20 deputies to the Central American Parliament, 340 mayors and approximately 3,965 municipal councilmembers. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions on Elections in Guatemala: 2019 General Elections.
Election FAQ
Elections in Guatemala: 2019 Presidential Election Runoff
On June 16, Guatemalan citizens voted in general elections. On August 11, they returned to the polls to elect their president and vice president from the two top candidates of the first round. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions on Elections in Guatemala: 2019 Presidential Election Runoff.
Election FAQ
Elections in Guatemala: 2015 General Elections
Amid a tense political scene, Guatemalans will got to the polls on September 6 for general elections, voting for President and Vice President, Representatives to the Guatemalan Congress and the Central American Parliament, and Mayors and Local Council Representatives.
Election Snapshot
Elections in Guatemala: 2023 General Elections
Ahead of Guatemala's 2023 General Elections, IFES provides frequently asked questions and answers.
Election Snapshot
Elections in Guatemala: 2023 Presidential Election Runoff
IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions ahead of Guatemala's 2023 Presidential Runoff Elections.