elections

Row of various red, white and blue “Vote” pins (© Leigh Prather/Shutterstock)

What are ‘off-year’ elections and why do they matter in 2021?

Some U.S. voters will go to the polls this November. Find out where and what kind of races and questions are the on ballots.
People releasing smoke in the colors of the rainbow (© Mikheil Meparishvili/Equality Movement)

9 ways USAID strengthens democracy [photo gallery]

See USAID in action through these award-winning photos of programs in Georgia, Serbia, Ukraine, Jordan, Iraq, Mongolia and Jamaica.
Man puts piece of paper into box while others stand behind him (© Matias Delacroix/AP Images)

Millions of Venezuelans vote for democracy

Opponents of Nicolás Maduro's illegitimate regime held a "people's referendum" to allow millions of Venezuelans to speak out in favor of fair elections.
Woman wearing mask and gloves sitting among a group of people outside (© Ariana Cubillos/AP Images)

Maduro’s sham election: ‘Those who don’t vote, won’t eat’

The Maduro regime played fast and loose with the safety of millions of Venezuelans on December 6 while threatening to cut off their benefits.
Soldier walking past painting of two large eyes (© Matias Delacroix/AP Images)

Nations speak out against Maduro’s fraudulent elections

The international community is speaking out against the Maduro regime's attempt to overthrow the last democratically elected body in the Venezuelan government.
People extending their arms to shake hands with Juan Guaidó (© Ariana Cubillos/AP Images)

The two choices for Venezuela’s future

The illegitimate Maduro regime wants to stay in power, causing more Venezuelans to suffer. But what would a future without his influence look like?
Thirty-six people on small computer screens participating in online meeting (Juan Manuel Herrera/OAS)

OAS: Elections in Venezuela will not be free and fair

At the 50th General Assembly, the Organization of American States passed a resolution condemning the illegitimate Maduro regime's attacks on democracy.
Man at voting booth with American flag in background (© Shutterstock)

Americans vote on more than a president in November [infographic]

Election Day in the U.S. will give voters the chance to select local as well as national officials and perhaps weigh in on issues that affect their lives.
Women wearing masks walking next to 'vote here' sign (© Paul Sancya/AP Images)

Swing states keep campaigns guessing

U.S. presidential candidates have to win states to become president. Some states' choices are obvious, but others, the swing states, could go either way.