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About ElectionGuide

ElectionGuide is the most comprehensive and timely source of election information available online. It covers national elections around the world, including snap elections and referenda, providing verified information including:  

  • The structure of political institutions and electoral systems,
  • Election dates and deadlines for voters and candidates,
  • Political parties and candidates,
  • Referendum provisions,
  • Voting methods and restrictions,
  • Relevant legislative frameworks, and
  • Voter turnout and election results.

Since its creation in 1998, ElectionGuide has been maintained by members of the Center for Applied Research and Learning at the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), an international nonprofit dedicated to building resilient democracies that deliver for all. In 2019 and 2022, ElectionGuide underwent significant expansions, adding additional data fields, more frequent data updates, and higher quality verification measures, along with multiple data access options. Initial support from USAID and further support from Meta have made ElectionGuide possible. 

 

Contact the ElectionGuide Team 

If you have any questions or comments about the site or its contents, please contact ElectionGuide@ifes.org.

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