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by Steve Saideman

17 March 2014, 1017 EDT

I have a question for all those folks who study elections: any democracy hold an election within a week or two of being announced?

 

 

Steve Saideman is Professor and the Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs.

2 Comments

  1. Sverrir Steinsson
    Sverrir Steinsson on 18 March 2014 at 14.39 EDT

    The Sikkimese monarchy referendum 1975? The referendum was held four days after it was announced.

    • ThusBloggedAnderson
      ThusBloggedAnderson on 18 March 2014 at 15.20 EDT

      That certainly sounds like “the exception that proves the rule.”

      (Yes, I am using the phrase in its common, not its correct, meaning.)