2012: Presidential elections in U.S., Venezuela, Mexico, France, Finland

The next U.S. president will run for re-election in 2012.

Venezuela is also scheduled to have a presidential election, to identify the successor to Hugo Chavez.

In Mexico, Felipe Calderon's six-year presidential term will come to an end, and his successor will be elected.

The President of France, Nicolas Sarcozy, will run for re-election in 2012 after the close of his first five-year term.

Tarja Halonen-the first female president of Finland-will complete her second term in office and her successor will be elected in 2012.

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Election Guide