Restrictive voter ID laws have become increasingly salient as more states pass or introduce legislation making identification a central part of voting (Hajnal et. al., 2017). These laws, where “the …
2022 Lebanese Elections- Hope for Democratic Reform
The 2022 Lebanese general elections that took place on May 15th has signaled a shift in both public opinion and the balance of power within the National Assembly. Gaining only 58 seats out of 128, …
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Election Reform in Japan: Change on the Horizon
Election officers counting votes for an election of Japan’s upper house of Parliament in 2019. Issei Kato/Reuters Representation disparities have long been in an issue in Japan with increased urban …
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The Sanction Paradox and Democratic Erosion in Nicaragua
The Sanction Paradox and Democratic Erosion in Nicaragua The Central American country of Nicaragua has evolved into an even more autocratic government, with Daniel Ortega elected president for the …
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Looking for Its First Leftist Leader, Colombia’s Second Round of Presidential Elections Take a Right Turn
Following the first round of presidential elections, in which no candidate received a majority of the votes, Colombia's top two candidates will compete in a runoff election on June 19, …
The Dangers of Disenfranchising College Students in New Hampshire
On March 8th, 2021, the New Hampshire state legislature tried to make me ineligible to run for office in my college town. That day, there was a hearing on HB362, a bill that would remove student …
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Marcos, Misinformation, and Myopia: A Cautionary Tale
Less than a mere two generations after Ferdinand Marcos’ dictatorship, populist myopia has upended the Philippines election cycle—a stark warning to the rest of the world of the dangers of digital …
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The Mexican Recall Election: President Recalls Himself
President Lopez Obrador uses the process intended to remove an unpopular President from office to instead reinforce his supposed popularity. On April 10, 2022 Mexico held a Presidential recall …
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