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UK and US elections: 2 very different systems united by a common political language

  • Written by Garret Martin, Senior Professorial Lecturer, Co-Director Transatlantic Policy Center, American University School of International Service
imageLong, drawn-out campaigns just aren't Rishi Sunak's cup of tea.Chris J Ratcliffe/WPA Pool/Getty Images.

Voters in the United Kingdom on May 22 learned the date they would be joining the many, many people casting ballots around the world in 2024.

In a surprise move, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a snap election to be held on July 4 –...

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