"From the February vote in Bangladesh to the November US midterms, here is a calendar of key election dates. More than 40 countries, representing a combined population of 1.6 billion people, will hold national-level elections in 2026. These contests, including general, presidential, and parliamentary elections, will shape the governance for nearly one-fifth of the global population. The outcomes will influence domestic policies, economic strategies, and global alliances. Below is a month-by-month look at the key elections to watch, along with their political consequences."
"Bangladesh will hold its first national vote since a student-led uprising ended Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule in 2024. Voters will also decide on the July Charter, a reform plan limiting executive power, strengthening the judiciary, and insulating law enforcement from political interference. Supporters chant slogans as they block Shahbagh Square demanding justice, following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a student leader, who was undergoing treatment in Singapore after being shot in the head, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 19, 2025 [Mohammad Ponir Hossain/Reuters]"
More than 40 countries will hold national-level elections in 2026, representing a combined population of about 1.6 billion people. Contests include general, presidential, and parliamentary votes that will determine governance for nearly one-fifth of the global population. Early-year contests include Myanmar, Uganda, Portugal, Costa Rica, Thailand, Bangladesh, Laos, Nepal, Vietnam, and Slovenia. Bangladesh will hold its first national vote after a student-led uprising ended Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule; voters will also decide on the July Charter reform limiting executive power and strengthening judicial independence. Nepal's elections are shaped by Gen Z-led protests that toppled a prime minister and spurred voter registration drives. Election outcomes will influence domestic policy, economic strategy, and global alliances.
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