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.
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
Specifically for presidential elections, including details of any primaries etc.
Campaign
Information on the election campaign, including any major areas of debate, incidents (e.g. violence) and party platforms.
Opinion polls
| Date | Agency | Seats | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNP | FPP | FCP | FLP | ||
| Current seats | 30 | 30 | 20 | 20 | |
| October 1999 | Angus Reid[1] | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| November 1999 | Yougov[2] | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| December 1999 | Reuters[3] | 20 | 30 | 25 | 25 |
Election day
Details about the conduct of the election (e.g. if there are any irregularities or problems).
Results
For the selection of election results tables to be used, see here.
Reactions
- Domestic
How parties and candidates within the country responded to the result.
- International
How international actors of state, media or NGOs reacted. Bearing in mind the notability criteria with WP:RS.
Aftermath/Government formation
Events that occurred after the election, including formation of the next government.
References
External links
If not used in the references section, useful external links may include:
- Permanent link to IPU page on the election (parliamentary elections only)
- Permanent link to the IFES page on the election
Category:2000 elections in Foocontinent
Category:Elections in Fooland
Category:2000 in Fooland
Other possible categories include:
- Category:By-elections
- Category:Future elections
- Category:Non-partisan elections (where all candidates ran as independents)
- Category:Recall elections
- Category:Single-candidate elections (where there is only one candidate per available position/seat)
- Category:Single-party elections (elections held in one-party states)
- Category:Snap elections
- Category:Uncontested elections (where there is only one candidate and the election is not held)