Global overview of COVID-19: Impact on elections

International IDEA, 18th October 2021

Elections postponed due to the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) span the globe. Here is a list of the current elections schedule and plans, as reported by governments, electoral management bodies, and news media. Please note that this list is not comprehensive but represents a snapshot of decisions and events across the globe.

Este panorama global sobre COVID-19 y las elecciones está disponible en español.

This page was first published on 18 March 2020 and is updated on a regular basis based on International IDEA’s research.

Please contact International IDEA via elections@idea.int if any of the information requires further updates.

Writing about COVID-19

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