Elections
Today in black history: Harold Washington won the mayoral primary in Chicago
February 22, 2013In 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.
Read moreEcuadorian President Correa gains second term, scores big win
February 21, 2013Rafael Correa won his third election to Ecuador's presidency on February 17, 2013.
Read moreEcuadorian President Correa gains second term, scores big win
February 20, 2013At least 51 percent of candidates of Correa's Alianza Pais political party gained National Assembly seats. Never before in Ecuadorian history has a single party held a legislative majority.
Read moreVa. election season underway
February 14, 2013All 100 seats in the 100-member House of Delegates, lower house of the Virginia General Assembly (the state legislature) and some local offices are up for grabs.
Read morePresidential election to be held in Trinidad and Tobago
February 14, 2013The president, is, like the Queen in England, the nominal head of state, however, in this island nation the post is largely ceremonial.
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