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Election Watch
ACLED's Election Watch monitors election violence worldwide.
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Leaders tighten control as repression shapes Iraq’s 2025 elections
While violence in Iraq is at its lowest levels since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003, the relative stability ahead of the 11 November vote is the result of repression by political leaders whose legitimacy is eroding.
The last of the hegemonic liberation parties: Tanzania’s CCM clings to power as elections loom
The systematic repression of opposing forces in Tanzania — through arrests, abductions, and political exclusion — guarantees President Hassan’s victory on 29 October.
Bolivia braces for tense elections as ruling party implodes
The dispute between Evo Morales and current President Luis Arce has triggered deadly violence in defense of Morales’ cause, which signals the power of his supporters to question the legitimacy of an election that excludes the former president.
Germany’s political polarization spills into the streets ahead of federal elections
An analysis of political violence in Germany amid increasing attacks on politicians and stark political divides.
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Five key takeaways from the 2024 elections in Mexico
This report examines violence targeting political figures and election-related disorders in the year leading up to the 2 June elections, highlighting the main takeaways of the electoral cycle.
Anticipating Justice: The US Supreme Court's upcoming decisions and public mobilization
The US Supreme Court's upcoming decisions on gun rights, abortion access, and Trump's immunity amidst anticipated public mobilization.
Mexico’s land and elections feuds threaten political figures in Oaxaca and Chiapas
This report examines how conflicts over land and competition between communities can fuel violence against political figures, particularly during election cycles.
Sun Belt showdown: Exploring swing state dynamics in Arizona, Nevada, and Georgia
Analysis of 2024 election swing state dynamics in Arizona, Nevada, and Georgia with focus on political mobilization.
Beyond Mexico's criminal gangs: Hybrid violence in Puebla, Mexico, and Veracruz states
Analysis of political violence targeting figures in Mexico, Puebla, and Veracruz ahead of 2024 elections.
Between violence, geopolitical competition, and the quest for social justice: Chad’s road to elections
Examines Chad's political violence amid elections and geopolitical changes in the Sahel
India Votes 2024: A resurgent Hindu nationalism sets the stage for the upcoming elections, driving communal violence
Religious polarization and Hindu nationalism escalate tensions and violence ahead of India's 2024 elections.
Beyond the Blue Wall: Exploring the Risks of Political Unrest in the 2024 Presidential Election
Analysis of political unrest risks in the 2024 US election regarding swing states and extremist activity.
Politicians in the crosshairs of Mexico’s criminal wars: The cases of Guanajuato, Guerrero, and Michoacán
This report focuses on how past elections have acted as a catalyst for violence in Guanajuato, Guerrero, and Michoacán states, but local criminal dynamics might lead to heightened violence levels regardless of the electoral calendar.
India Votes 2024: Economic discontent deepens ethnic divisions ahead of elections
Economic strains exacerbate ethnic divisions in India, challenging affirmative action and sparking political unrest ahead of 2024 elections.