The Latest Breaking News from Democracy

Elon Musk's political influence in the 2024 election and its implications on democracy and business.

U.S. elections are free, fair and secure, research shows – but about 20% of Americans still said in a September 2024 Gallup survey that they are “not at all confident” that the presidential election results will be accurate.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expresses concerns about potential consequences of a Trump victory on democracy and voting faith.

Prominent New Hampshire Republicans Rath and Humphrey endorse Kamala Harris over Trump, citing concerns about democracy and values.

Kim Williams says funding local news and public interest journalism is crucial in a world where ‘the distortion of culture poses such a grave threat to democracy’

Botswana goes to the polls this Wednesday with incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi facing three main challengers in what analysts are calling the country’s most competitive vote yet. The prosperous, diamond-rich nation has maintained a stable democracy since gaining independence from Britain in 1966.

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US vice-president’s campaign has stalled because Americans continue to struggle with their bills despite economic growth

UN rights chief Volker Turk on Tuesday urged students at Bangladesh's Dhaka University, the heart of the uprising that toppled autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina, to "protect" democracy to end cycles of revenge.