Category: International Observations

‘The US election was extremely well-run and staffed by dedicated election professionals’ – says Democracy Volunteers

The presidential and congressional elections of 2024 were no different were an important election for Democracy Volunteers to observe. The election was highly contentious and saw the return of...

FINAL REPORT – Netherlands Parliamentary Elections 2023

The elections, based on the sample of 143 polling stations we observed, were very well run by elections staff. Our observation team, in the vast majority of cases, were...

FINAL REPORT – Gibraltar General Election 2023

The observation team were impressed by the conduct of staff throughout polling day, and staff were appropriately welcoming of voters and our team of election observers. Staff conducted the...

FINAL REPORT – Netherlands Provincial and Waterboard Elections 2023

The elections, based on the sample of 53 polling stations we observed, were very well run by elections staff. Our observation team, in the vast majority of cases, were...

FINAL REPORT USA Midterm Elections 2022

Our observer teams are always interested in attending US elections. They are internationally important, as well as being important milestones in US politics. The midterm elections of 2022 were...

FINAL REPORT – Sweden Parliamentary Elections 2022

The September 2022 deployment was the second deployment of Democracy Volunteers observers to Sweden. Our experience of observing in the country has led us to assess the impact of...

FINAL REPORT – Netherlands Municipal Elections 2022

The March 2022 deployment was the fourth deployment of Democracy Volunteers observers to The Netherlands. Our experience of observing in the country has led us to assess two aspects...

FINAL REPORT Denmark Kommune and Regional Elections 16/11/21

Democracy Volunteers director, Dr John Ault, has called on the Danish Government to urgently reconsider its lack of legislation concerning election observation and introduce a formal process for accrediting...