Climate Impact on Electoral Processes
26 elections postponed due to disasters between 2006-2025.
2024: 23 elections disrupted in 18 countries.
Hurricane Sandy affected 2012 U.S. elections; 2025 Philippine elections impacted by heatwave.
Professor Sarah Birch: elections should be held when disasters are least likely.
Alberta moved election date to October to avoid wildfire season.
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