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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.

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.)