How coronavirus is affecting elections around the world
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Impacted elections
Covid-19 has disrupted election schedules across continents, from general elections in Ethiopia, Iran, Serbia and Bolivia to US presidential primaries.
While India has already deferred Rajya Sabha elections and some bye elections due to the pandemic, the Election Commission of India is closely examining all options and possibilities for the post-lockdown phase.
Here’s a list of some impacted elections:
While India has already deferred Rajya Sabha elections and some bye elections due to the pandemic, the Election Commission of India is closely examining all options and possibilities for the post-lockdown phase.
Here’s a list of some impacted elections:
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Voting Postponed: Parliamentary Elections
Ethiopia August
Syria to May 20 from April 13
Iran (second round) – to Sept. 11 from April 17
Syria to May 20 from April 13
Iran (second round) – to Sept. 11 from April 17
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India/Sri Lanka/Dominican Republic
India (Rajya Sabha) – March 26
Sri Lanka to June 20 from April 25
Dominican Republic May 17
Sri Lanka to June 20 from April 25
Dominican Republic May 17
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Serbia/Bolivia/Switzerland
Serbia April 26
Bolivia May 3
Autonomous Bougainville Papua New Guinea June
Switzerland May 17.
Bolivia May 3
Autonomous Bougainville Papua New Guinea June
Switzerland May 17.
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Other Elections
US primaries in 15 states – between March and May
Russia local and regional polls – between April 5 and June 23
Italy regional and local elections
UK 118 councils, London assembly, mayoral polls – to May 2021 Other Elections
(Source: Association of World Election Bodies and International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance)
Russia local and regional polls – between April 5 and June 23
Italy regional and local elections
UK 118 councils, London assembly, mayoral polls – to May 2021 Other Elections
(Source: Association of World Election Bodies and International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance)