In 2024, voters in about 70 countries ousted incumbents due to pandemic, economic issues.

In 2024, dubbed the "super year" for elections, voters across about 70 countries expressed dissatisfaction with incumbent governments, influenced by issues like the pandemic, economic hardships, and inflation. Since 2020, 40 out of 54 elections in Western democracies have resulted in incumbents losing power, highlighting a "huge incumbent disadvantage." This trend reflects growing voter frustration with political elites perceived as out of touch.

November 17, 2024
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