Polls Primary Results. Democratic lead. [16] Kenya accused Djibouti of bringing "dishonor and disrepute to the African Union" by refusing to exit the race, while Djibouti described the process of the AU nomination as "illegal. [24] It was also speculated that it would have benefited from having the support of the member states of the European Union by dint of being the only member in the race. Pennsylvania, a battleground state key for both U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden, has emerged as a hot spot for misinformation on election … US Election results Wisconsin. Voting Records. The FT 2020 results page displays US presidential, Senate and House races as called by the Associated Press.We categorise states into “expected” categories based on pre-election polls.States where the difference in poll numbers between Biden and Trump is more than 10 percentage points are classified as states we expect to be solidly in favour of one candidate. [24] Norway's history of diplomatic engagement in mediating conflicts in Latin America and the Middle East also strengthened its candidacy. Here’s a closer look at the 6 states that will decide the next U.S. president. Information about votes in the General Assembly can be retrieved through the United Nations Digital Library. 1 /1 Kim Jong-un wins 100% of the vote in his constituency. Jan 26, 2021. With 1.2 million respondents, the Peoples' Climate Vote is the largest survey of public opinion on climate change ever conducted. [13] While both candidates claimed to have Chinese support, Africa experts including Roba Sharamo of the Institute for Security Studies and political scientist Martin Oloo alleged that China was responsible for encouraging the challenge from Djibouti, while Kenya was the preferred candidate of the Western countries. Scan & Copy, Request Articles, Books & If Mr. Trump refused to accept the election results, Joe Biden may need to appeal to international watchdogs. [20], Ireland emphasized its unique perspective as a small island nation[21] and its strong, long-lasting commitment to international security and multilateralism. California. Every year the UN General Assembly elects five countries to the Security Council. the Library, Access Canada won 108 votes, falling 20 short of the 128 needed to win a spot at the table. "[39][40], In Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed optimism that the unsuccessful campaign had "opened new doors for cooperation to address global challenges, and created new partnerships that increased Canada's place in the world." Electronic Resources, Borrow All eyes were on U.S. election results out of Pennsylvania Wednesday as neither Donald Trump or Joe Biden had the 270 Electoral College votes needed to … UNITED NATIONS -- The United Nations General Assembly voted Thursday on a resolution condemning President Trump's new policy recognizing Jerusalem as the … 36. Six straw polls were held in the Security Council from 21 July 2016 to 5 October 2016. [20] Ireland was seen as having the sympathies of some diplomats for having spent the least amount of time of the three candidates as a member of the Security Council in the past. "[31] He also reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to its 10-point agenda outlined during the campaign and promised to "endeavor to consolidate and voice Africa's position in the Security Council. • US election 2020 live updates: follow the latest news, results and reaction Mon 9 Nov 2020 04.44 EST Last modified on Tue 15 Dec 2020 09.28 EST Antonio Voce , … [20] In 2018, Ireland invited UN diplomats to a concert by Irish rock band U2 while Canada did the same for a Celine Dion concert. ", "Kenya launches UNSC seat campaigns on 10-point agenda", "Kenya's 10-point pledge for Africa at UN Security Council", "Djibouti refuses to bow out of race against Kenya for seat at UNSC", "Kenya has a strong claim in bid for Security Council seat", "Battle for UN Security Council seat: Kenya, Djibouti take 'war' to New York", "COVID-19 Reshapes UN Security Council Election", "The lengths countries go to for a seat at UN top table", "Canada, Ireland and Norway, Now Vying for the 2020 UN Security Council Vote", "Canada badly wants a seat on the UN Security Council. [14], The Western European and Others Group race between Ireland, Norway, and Canada was projected to be a closely contested one. Public, Using A United Nations Secretary-General selection was held in October 2016 to choose the ninth Secretary-General of the United Nations to succeed Ban Ki-moon from 1 January 2017. Amid all the excitement over Joe Biden winning the broader election, Nevada dropped some new results from Clark County. [22], Diplomats viewed Norway as being favored for a seat on the Security Council, given its longstanding commitment to diplomatic engagement and multilateralism. This site may include links and references to third-party databases, websites, books and articles, this does not imply endorsement by the United Nations. Election results show Canada received 108 of 192 valid votes, below the two-thirds threshold that’s required to win a seat. Canada’s latest loss came in the first round of voting Wednesday in a secret ballot of 192 member states of the United Nations General Assembly for … Close X. These five members will serve on the Security Council for the 2021–22 period. President Trump at the United Nations in 2017. [24], COVID-19 presented new difficulties to the traditional electoral process. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador promised to use the seat to promote peaceful cooperation and defend the principle of self-determination instead of military cooperation and the impositions of major powers. 100% Reporting Electoral Votes: 55. [21] Canada intensified its efforts for 2020, hiring 13 full-time staff and spending $1.74 million on the campaign, exceeded only by Norway's $2.8 million in campaign expenses. While the world waits for a definitive outcome in the U.S. presidential election, global stock markets surged after more states announced voting results on Wednesday night. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights provides training and advice on human rights monitoring in the context of elections, supports and organizes campaigns for violence-free elections, engages in advocacy for human rights-compliant electoral laws and institutions, monitors and reports on human rights violations during electoral processes. Campaigning plans among the candidates in the months preceding the election were cancelled and replaced with "lobbying via phone and Zoom," and ambassadors submitted their ballots in the UN General Assembly Hall at staggered, prearranged time slots while wearing masks. Yes United Nations, UN The majority of General Assembly resolutions are adopted without a vote.. CNN projects that Pennsylvania’s 20 electoral votes put native son Joe Biden above the 270 needed to become the 46th president of the United States. Legend.   [33], Mexico won the uncontested Latin American and Caribbean Group with an overwhelming majority of the vote. The General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the United Nations. Proceedings, Voting [34][35], Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard celebrated the outcome on Twitter, declaring it a "great recognition for our country in the whole world."[36][37]. Using a new and unconventional approach to polling, results span 50 countries covering 56% of the world's population. Was this helpful? [15] Juma promised that Kenya would use its seat to promote cooperation between the UN Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, noting that the powerful states in the UN had refrained from providing support to African Union Mission to Somalia and that this may set a precedent without further action. Library. 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[26], India easily secured the uncontested Asia-Pacific seat with 184 votes, guaranteeing an 8th term as a non-permanent member of the Security Council. The 2020 United Nations Security Council election was held on 17 and 18 June 2020 during the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly, held at United Nations Headquarters in New York City. 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United Nations Digital Library. Here you may search by resolution symbol, keyword and the date of voting. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Minister François-Philippe Champagne both played active roles in the campaign. Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg and Foreign Minister Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide celebrated the outcome, with Solberg assuring that Norway will strive to remain on good terms with China, Russia, and the United States, and Søreide asserting Norway is "convinced we can contribute something at the UN. Article 18 of the UN Charter, and rules 82-95 of the Rules of Procedure, concern voting in the General Assembly.. An analysis of General Assembly voting can be found in the Repertory of Practice of UN Organs by consulting the section relating to Article 18.. Here you may search by resolution symbol, keyword and the date of voting. The ten points were building bridges, peacekeeping and support operations, regional peace and security, counterterrorism, women peace and security, youth empowerment, humanitarian action, justice, human rights and democracy, and environment and climate change. How can I find out how a country has voted in the General Assembly? Books & More, Print, General Assembly voting. Jump to: President Senate House Ballot Measures A.P. Ireland had 628 officers deployed in UN peacekeeping missions, making it among the largest per capita contributors of peacekeeping forces, and it possessed a reliable record of support for peacekeeping operations since 1958. Kim Jong-un wins 100% of the vote in his constituency. The United Nations Digital Library (UNDL) includes UN documents, voting data, speeches, maps, and open access publications. Depository Libraries, Index to The non-binding resolution, which was supported by 100 United Nations member states, affirmed the General Assembly's commitment to the territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders and underscored the invalidity of the 2014 Crimean referendum. Norway and Ireland won the two available temporary seats, with 130 and 128 votes respectively. Documents, Visit the Today's resolution was endorsed by 167 nations. Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs emphasized India's commitment to reform of the UN Security Council, which it considers to be "a body completely out of sync with changes global realities," under the "New Orientation for a Reformed Multilateral System (NORMS)" approach of External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. To find how a country voted, limit the search selecting Vote in the facets in the left side. Consult this to find out how a country voted during a session of the General Assembly. Disclaimer: answers are prepared by library staff using resources available at the time of writing. Books & More, UN [19] It also played up its strategic location and being the site of military bases for Eastern and Western great powers alike. Meanwhile, opposition leader Andrew Scheer criticized the campaign as "another foreign affairs failure for Justin Trudeau," accusing him of "[selling] out Canada's principles for a personal vanity project. East Africa was due to be represented in this election, and though the Permanent Representatives' Committee of the African Union endorsed Kenya for the seat by a margin of 37–13, Djibouti challenged this result, emphasizing that Kenya had already served twice on the Security Council[13] and alleging that it was unfairly dismissed because both African countries already on the Security Council were also Francophone.[14]. [2], The African Group seat was contested between Kenya and Djibouti. Kenya was considered the favorite due to having the support from the African Union, but Djibouti received backing from the Organization for Islamic Cooperation, Arab League, and Organisation internationale de la Francophonie and campaigned aggressively to the end. The elections were held under special conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with ambassadors only allowed to enter the General Assembly Hall one-by-one to cast their ballots instead of the simultaneous voting that usually takes place. [28] Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the outcome on Twitter, reiterating that "India will work with all member countries to promote global peace, security, resilience and equity." An overwhelming 128 of the 172 nations present on the day of the vote approved the nonbinding resolution declaring Washington's move "null and … Polls Closing: 11:00 PM ET. Toggle Eleven countries abstained, and five voted against it including Israel, the United States, Australia, the Marshall Islands and Micronesia. Vote and Majority Required Article 27 of the UN Charter states that: Each member of the Security Council shall have one vote. Campaigning plans among the candidates in the months preceding the election were cancelled and replaced with "lobbying via phone and Zoom," and ambassadors submitted their ballots in the UN General Assembly Hall at staggered, prearranged time slots while wearing masks. The Peoples' Climate Vote. The votes are conducted by secret ballot and countries have to secure a two-thirds majority to win. Democratic win. Norway and Ireland barely surpassed the two-thirds majority required to be elected in the first round of voting, while Canada fell 20 votes short. No It is not possible to search by country. During the campaign, both countries emphasized their contributions to UN peacekeeping missions. Are other countries listening? [23] Norway was the largest contributor per capita to the UN budget of the three candidates, and the most generous donor of foreign assistance in the world, donating more than 1% of its GDP for international development. From the search results page, click on the title of the resolution to see the full vote information. "[38] Opposition leader Jonas Gahr Støre thanked the government for taking over the successful campaign that began under a Labour Party government, and expressed hope that the Security Council would pay more attention to conflict prevention rather than simply conflict response. No United Nations Monitors of American Elections. Liberal organizations are encouraging these U.N. monitors to go to Ohio, Florida, Wisconsin and several others states. "[29], In the second round of voting for the African Group, Kenya exceeded a two-thirds majority by just a single vote, earning a seat at the Security Council and joining Tunisia and Niger as the third African member in 2021. This will be the first time Mexico has a seat on the Security Council since 2009–2010, and its fifth term overall. Elections and Appointments Election … In accordance with the Security Council's rotation rules, whereby the ten non-permanent UNSC seats rotate among the various regional blocs into which UN member states traditionally divide themselves for voting and representation purposes, the five available seats were allocated as follows: In order of votes received, the countries elected were Mexico, India, Norway, and Ireland, with Kenya elected after a second round of voting the following day against Djibouti in a run off vote. navigation, Welcome to the President Kenyatta called the victory a "demonstration of the country’s growing profile and influence in the community of nations as a steadfast and dependable development partner" and thanked Djibouti for being a "worthwhile opponent. [21] In 2019, Canada attempted to garner support for its campaign by serving poutine to UN diplomats, while Norway responded by distributing waffles, a popular Nordic food, and Ireland hosted a Saint Patrick's Day party at the UN. The United Nations has issued a new voting procedure for the election of its next General Assembly president slated for June 17 in New York. [38], Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that his country would use the seat "to advance the causes we've championed, peace and security, conflict resolution, reconciliation, climate action, sustainable development, and gender equality. Voting records Advanced Search (UN Digital Library) [20][2], Four of the five vacant Security Council seats were filled during the first round of voting, while the African Group required a second round of voting before one country received the requisite two-thirds majority. United Nations election monitors are arriving in several states that could determine the outcome of this year’s presidential election. It is not possible to search by country. The seat traditionally rotates between different African subregions, with a single candidate agreed upon from the appropriate subregion for that cycle, and therefore is rarely contested. The platform provides access to UN-produced materials in digital format and bibliographic records … "[32] Djiboutian Foreign Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf congratulated Kenya on Twitter and wished it success during its term. Information, Articles, Mr Biden won 8523 of the … More about UN Documents Symbols. If a vote is taken, it can be documented in two ways: Staff, General Ireland and Norway, securing 128 and 130 votes … COVID-19 presented new difficulties to the traditional electoral process. "[17] Additionally, Kenya highlighted its support for the government and refugees of Somalia and South Sudan as examples of its international responsibility. [18] Djibouti criticized Kenya for its border dispute with Somalia, suggesting that it was therefore unfit to resolve disputes and handle matters of international security. Nov 3, 2020 3:45 PM. The elections were for five non-permanent seats on the UN Security Council for two-year mandates commencing on 1 January 2021. [25] However, obstacles to Canada's bid included it having spent the longest time as an elected member of the Security Council of the three candidates[22] and its consistent voting record in support of Israel. The United Nations Support Mission in Libya today strongly encouraged the House of Representatives to consider the vote of confidence in the cabinet … [13] Kenya's platform was centered around a 10-point pledge unveiled by Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Monica Juma at a campaign launch in Addis Ababa in 2019. Alaska Election Results. Presidential elections are scheduled to take place in the Central African Republic this Sunday, despite violence that has threatened to disrupt the nationwide poll. [22], Canada had lost its previous attempt to secure a seat in 2010, leading to contentious domestic political debate over the failed campaign. Who wins the 2020 U.S. presidential election will likely be determined by voters in about a dozen battleground states — that is, states where the polls are showing tight races or where votes have historically been close. D Winner H. Clinton. Interviews. 21 December 2020. The Index to Proceedings of the General Assembly (ITP) contains a Voting Chart of resolutions adopted, indicating the vote of each member state. To find how a country voted, limit the search selecting Vote …
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