Six major elections in next six weeks will reshape nations

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Brazil, Israel, the US, New Zealand, Victoria and Spain hold elections within six weeks with far-reaching consequences.

Six countries and regions will hold elections over the next month affecting almost half a billion voters. Each contest appears close, with stark choices between alternative outcomes that will set the countries on different courses.

Brazil holds a presidential run-off on 25 October between leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro who was jailed for sedition. Journalist Gustavo Ribeiro said: 'Historically, the first-round leader wins, which makes Flavio the favourite on paper but the news cycle has been turning increasingly negative for him. This race is genuinely too close to call.' About 158 million Brazilians are eligible to vote under compulsory voting rules, though many abstain.

Israel votes on 27 October for its 120-seat Knesset. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition faces backlash over its response to 7 October and the war in Palestine, but right-wingers are expected to hold a majority. Political analyst Dahlia Scheindlin said: 'Most voters feel the entire future of the country, its existence and in what form, is at stake.' Around five million votes are expected, and only people physically in Israel can cast ballots.

The United States holds midterm elections on 3 November, with all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats and 36 governorships up for election. Roughly 250 million Americans are eligible, with about half expected to vote. President Donald Trump is not on the ballot but his Republican party faces losses owing to cost-of-living and corruption concerns.

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Six elections in six weeks: democracy on the ballotBrazil, Israel, the United States, New Zealand, Victoria and Spain all host elections with far-reaching consequences over the next month.The West Australian · 23 Oct, 22:04
Six elections in six weeks: democracy on the ballotBrazil, Israel, the United States, New Zealand, Victoria and Spain all host elections with far-reaching consequences over the next month.Perth Now · 23 Oct, 22:04
A look at the six major elections in next six weeksBrazil, Israel, the US, New Zealand, Victoria and Spain all host elections with far-reaching consequences over the next month.The West Australian · 23 Oct, 22:03
A look at the six major elections in next six weeksBrazil, Israel, the US, New Zealand, Victoria and Spain all host elections with far-reaching consequences over the next month.Perth Now · 23 Oct, 22:03

In this story: Brazil · Israel · United States · New Zealand · Spain · Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva · Flavio Bolsonaro · Benjamin Netanyahu

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