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In 2024, 40 percent of Earth’s population are expected to participate in more than 70 elections.

Some, like Russia’s presidential election, will be effective shams. Others, like the coming South Africa and United Kingdom polls, will be free and fair. Not least among these are the US presidential and congressional elections, sure to be highly competitive and deeply emotional for many Americans.

By the end of the year, billions of voters will have celebrated their preferred candidates’ victories or will have mourned their losses, as they scrutinize their leaders’ performance and look to the next contest.

Or will they?

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Election Watch: Russia
Russians will head to the polls for a presidential election in March, the first national election since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. President Vladimir Putin, who initially served in the role from 2000 to 2008, remained the de facto paramount leader while assuming the premiership, and again became president in 2012, is expected to be reelected.
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Since 1943, our annual Freedom Awards have recognized outstanding leaders who have championed freedom and democracy around the world. Join us for this year's celebration on Wednesday, May 8.
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