President Prabowo Subianto has suggested scrapping the direct election of governors, mayors and regents in Indonesia, citing high costs. Critics say it will not address corruption and bribery risks.

A federal judge in Detroit wants the UAW's independent monitor to provide details of complaints received about the union's first direct election of top leaders. The order on Thursday from Judge David ...

In checking out the midterm fate of Oregon’s four ballot initiatives —healthcare access, repeal of slavery/ involuntary servitude, banning legislators’ re-election for unexcused absenteeism, banning ...

Somalians voted Thursday in the Mogadishu region’s first direct local election in nearly 60 years, despite security concerns and a boycott by opposition le ...

Political party leaders of the ruling coalition have begun solidifying support for President Prabowo Subianto’s proposal to ...

Vote tabulation began Tuesday in the United Auto Workers' first-ever direct election of top officials, but just 11% of members cast ballots — signaling a lack of engagement among the rank-and-file at ...

For signs of change within the United Auto Workers, look no further than the results of the union's first-ever direct election of top officials. Consider this: Not a single establishment candidate won ...

Palo Alto voters will not get a chance to directly choose their mayor after all. After months of consideration, a split City Council opted on May 20 not to place on the November ballot a measure that ...

Amid opposition boycotts, people in Mogadishu vote in the city’s first direct local polls since 1969. Residents of Somalia’s ...