The second half of 2024 is set to be a significant period for democracy worldwide, with several major countries holding elections that will shape their political landscapes. Here's a breakdown of the key elections taking place:
- United Kingdom
General Election: Scheduled for July 4, 2024, this election will determine the composition of the House of Commons, which in turn will decide the government of the United Kingdom. The opposition Labour Party is currently leading in opinion polls, indicating a potential change in government. - United States
Presidential Election: The presidential election is set to take place on November 5, 2024. This election will determine the next President of the United States, with the Democratic and Republican parties vying for control of the government. - Mexico
Presidential Election: Mexico's presidential election is scheduled for July 2024. The race is expected to be a tight one, with the incumbent party, the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), facing strong challenges from the National Action Party (PAN) and the left-leaning National Regeneration Movement (MORENA).
Other Countries
- Algeria: Presidential election expected in December 2024.
- Ghana: Presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for December 7, 2024.
- Mozambique: Presidential and Assembly of the Republic elections scheduled for October 9, 2024.
Statistics and Metrics
- Number of Countries: At least 64 countries, home to nearly half of the global population, will hold elections in 2024.
- Voters: Approximately 2 billion voters, or a quarter of the world's population, are eligible to vote in elections this year.
Resources
- "2024 national electoral calendar" - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_national_electoral_calendar
- "List of elections in 2024" - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_elections_in_2024
- "2024 United Kingdom general election" - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_United_Kingdom_general_election
- "Elections tracker 2024: every vote and why it matters" - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/23/2024-global-elections-tracker-voting-dates-us-india-indonesia-belarus-haiti-pakistan-full-list
- "The Ultimate Election Year: All the Elections Around the World in 2024" - https://time.com/6550920/world-elections-2024/
- "General election July 2024: What happens next?" - https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/uk-general-election-july-2024
- "European elections 2024: all you need to know" - https://elections.europa.eu/en/
Other Information
- Electoral Commission (UK) - https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/
- National Democratic Institute - https://www.ndi.org/
- European Parliament - https://www.europarl.europa.eu/portal/en