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The Graphic Truth: Who's going to the polls in 2021?

January 05, 2021
Carlos Santamaria
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Gabriella Turrisi

More than thirty countries have already scheduled national elections in 2021. A handful of others have yet to announce their election dates, and some may need to hold additional runoffs mandated by their constitutions. All will take place under the cloud of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and its economic aftermath. Here's a look at the presidential or legislative elections that are currently scheduled around the world over the next twelve months.

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