Gerrymanderinglang=fr|alt=représentation visuelle du gerrymandering|vignette|Différentes manières de découper des circonscriptions électorales. Le (terme nord-américain, prononcé en français nord-américain), le découpage électoral partisan ou encore le charcutage électoral est le découpage des circonscriptions électorales ayant pour objectif de donner l’avantage à un parti, un candidat ou un groupe donné.
Elections in AlbaniaRegular elections in Albania are mandated by the Constitution and legislation enacted by Parliament. The Parliament (Kuvendi) has 140 members elected for four-year terms. The electoral system is open list proportional representation. There are 12 multi-member constituencies corresponding to the country's 12 administrative regions. Within any constituency, parties must meet a threshold of 3 percent of votes, and pre-election coalitions must meet a threshold of 5 percent of votes.
Elections in AndorraThere are two types of elections in Andorra: parliamentary elections and local elections. The 28 members of the General Council of the Valleys (Consell General de les Valls) are elected in parliamentary elections for a maximum term of four years. In the local elections, the council members of the seven parishes of Andorra are elected for a four-year term. Elections in Andorra are regulated since the promulgation of the Nova Reforma in 1867. The current electoral law was approved in 2014 and replaces the 1993 law.
Élections en AutricheL'Autriche est une république fédérale dont les institutions politiques sont régies par la Constitution fédérale (Bundesverfassungsgesetz). Cinq types d'élections ont lieu en Autriche : les élections européennes ; les élections législatives ; l'élection présidentielle ; les élections régionales ; les élections communales. Les élections européennes sont les élections des députés au Parlement européen.
Elections in BrazilBrazil elects on the national level a head of state—the president—and a legislature. The president is elected to a four-year term by absolute majority vote through a two-round system. The National Congress (Congresso Nacional) has two chambers. The Chamber of Deputies (Câmara dos Deputados) has 513 members, elected to a four-year term by proportional representation. The Federal Senate (Senado Federal) has 81 members, elected to an eight-year term, with elections every four years for alternatively one-third and two-thirds of the seats.
Élections en BulgarieLes élections en Bulgarie permettent d'élire au niveau national le président et le vice-président de la République, les membres de Assemblée nationale, au niveau européen les députés de la Bulgarie au Parlement européen et enfin les maires au niveau municipal. Le président de la République de Bulgarie est élu au scrutin uninominal majoritaire à deux tours.
Élections au CamerounLe Cameroun a cinq types d’élections : l’élection présidentielle, les élections législatives, les élections sénatoriales, les élections régionales et les élections municipales. Des référendums peuvent également être organisés. Le Président de la République du Cameroun est élu au scrutin uninominal majoritaire à un tour pour un mandat de sept ans, renouvelable indéfiniment. En vertu de la loi électorale camerounaise, l'élection présidentielle se tient au moins et au plus avant l’expiration des pouvoirs du président de la République en exercice.
Elections in ColombiaElections in Colombia are regulated and controlled by the National Electoral Council which provides information on elections and election results in for the politics of Colombia. Colombia elects on national level a head of state — the president — and a legislature. The president is elected for a four-year term by the people. The Congress (Congreso) has two chambers. The House of Representatives (Cámara de Representantes) has 162 members, elected for a four-year term by proportional representation.
Elections in ZimbabweThe Zimbabwe government consists of an elected head of state, the president, and a legislature. The presidential term lasts for 5 years, and is elected by majority, with a second round if no candidate receives a majority in the first round. The Parliament is bicameral, consisting of the House of Assembly and Senate. Following the 2013 constitution, the House of Assembly has 270 members. 210 are elected for five-year terms by single-member constituencies.
Elections in ThailandSome parts of the Government of Thailand are selected through democratic elections. These include the House of Representatives of Thailand, (which combines with the appointed Senate of Thailand to create the National Assembly of Thailand), local Administrations, Governorship of Bangkok and national referendums. Thailand has so far had 28 general elections since 1933; the last election was in 2023. Voting in elections in Thailand is compulsory. All elections in Thailand are regulated by the Election Commission of Thailand.
