Elections – Page 229 – People's World

Stop election piracy

March 1, 2013 By Lee Dlugin

The widespread use of voter suppression laws has created a national awareness among the electorate that it is time to review and revise the conduct of national elections.

Raul Castro elected to final term as president of Cuba

February 28, 2013 By Morning Star

Raul Castro was elected to his second term as Cuban president February 24, but he said it would be his last.

Cyprus presidential election moves to second round

February 22, 2013 By Gary Bono

Austerity is the key issue facing Cypriot voters as they head to the polls for the second round of the presidential elections.

Today in black history: Harold Washington won the mayoral primary in Chicago

February 22, 2013 By Special to People’s World

In 1983, Washington won the Democratic mayoral primary and later was elected the first African-American Mayor of Chicago, serving from 1983 until his death in 1987.

Ecuadorian President Correa gains second term, scores big win

February 21, 2013 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Rafael Correa won his third election to Ecuador's presidency on February 17, 2013.