Election timetables
Election rules include a timetable that must be followed. This briefing explains what is in the timetables and how long they run.

In a significant setback for the Democrats, the Republicans won a strong majority in the US Senate in November’s mid-term election
US mid-term elections 2014 (319 KB , PDF)
In a significant setback for the Democrats, the Republicans won a strong majority in the US Senate in November’s mid-term election. This was attributed partly to the unpopularity of President Obama. But it also called into question the prediction that the Democrats are likely to win the 2016 presidential election.
US mid-term elections 2014 (319 KB , PDF)
Election rules include a timetable that must be followed. This briefing explains what is in the timetables and how long they run.
The government proposes reducing the voting age to 16, reviewing voter ID, improving voter registration and strengthening political donation rules.
The UK Government has said the voting age will be reduced to 16 for all elections. This briefing details the voting age for UK elections and the debate about lowering the voting age.