Paper Ballots, Sacred Oaths: The Objects Guiding the Papal Conclave Inside the secretive meeting, cardinals will use an array of objects, many steeped in tradition, as they elect the next pope.

As the Philippines prepares for its May 13, 2025 midterms, supporters of Rodrigo Duterte have circulated an old version of the ballot template to falsely claim the Commission on Elections (Comelec ...

Four Academy members reveal Oscars picks in EW's Secret Ballot, from comparing 'The Brutalist' to 'poverty porn' to declaring Karla Sofía Gascón as 'toast' in Best Actress.

Argentina was all excited last week over an election that seemed to be in the bag. Populous, rich Buenos Aires Province (which surrounds, but does not include, the capital city) voted for a ...

Opinion Why the Left hates election integrity and the secret ballot The Left's practices are less about counting every vote than about creating systems vulnerable to manipulation By Chuck DeVore ...

Politics Thune wins secret ballot to become new Senate GOP leader, succeeding McConnell The new leader will succeed Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving party leader in Senate history ...

Senate Republicans to Pick New Majority Leader in Secret Vote — Which Is Not Unusual Some right-wing commentators were frustrated to learn the final ballot would be conducted in secret.

The Presidential election is days away. Many people have already voted. Here is the fact about voting. Your ballot is private and you fill it out alone. No matter what ...

When You Vote, Is Your Ballot a Secret? No one can find out who you vote for unless you tell them. But if you’re planning to keep the decision private, here are a few strategies to keep in mind.