Throughout history, there have been several elections that have sparked controversy and debate. Here are 10 of the most notable ones:
1. United States Presidential Election of 2000
The election between George W. Bush and Al Gore was one of the closest in U.S. history, with the outcome ultimately decided by the Supreme Court.
2. Brexit Referendum (2016)
The referendum in the United Kingdom to leave the European Union was highly contentious, leading to a narrow victory for the 'Leave' campaign.
3. Iranian Presidential Election of 2009
The re-election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sparked widespread protests amid allegations of fraud and irregularities.
4. Russian Presidential Election of 2012
Vladimir Putin's return to the presidency was met with accusations of electoral fraud and manipulation.
5. Zimbabwean Presidential Election of 2008
The election between Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai was marred by violence and allegations of voter intimidation.
6. Mexican Presidential Election of 2006
The election of Felipe Calderón was disputed by his opponent, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, leading to mass protests and calls for a recount.
7. Kenyan Presidential Election of 2007
The disputed election results led to widespread violence and a political crisis in Kenya.
8. Ukrainian Presidential Election of 2004
The election between Viktor Yanukovych and Viktor Yushchenko was marked by allegations of fraud, leading to the Orange Revolution.
9. Philippine Presidential Election of 1986
The election between Ferdinand Marcos and Corazon Aquino was marred by allegations of cheating, eventually leading to the People Power Revolution.
10. Australian Federal Election of 2010
The election resulted in a hung parliament, with neither major party able to secure a majority, leading to a period of political uncertainty.
