Wikipedia:WikiProject Elections and Referendums/Elections Manual of Style


 * This page sets out the standard format for election articles. Sections can be deleted as appropriate to the election type

General/parliamentary/presidential elections were held in Fooland on 30 February 2000. The result was...

Background
Background to the election, including details of the previous government, reasons for the election being called (if it's an early one), formation of new parties since the previous election etc.

Electoral system
Details on the electoral system, including any changes made since the previous election.

Candidates/Contesting parties
The former for for presidential/mayoral elections (including details of any primaries etc.), the latter for legislative elections

Campaign
Information on the election campaign, including any major areas of debate, incidents (e.g. violence) and party platforms.

Conduct
Details about the conduct of the election (e.g. if there are any irregularities or problems).

Results
Election results can be used to create tables for presidential, legislative and double simultaneous vote elections (example below).

Reactions
National and international reaction to the results.

Aftermath
Events that occurred after the election, including formation of the next government.