The election was a major defeat (8 seats lost, 15% fewer won than in 2003) for the Social Democrats, and sparked an internal investigation.

End of Akayev era 2005 February - Parliamentary elections spark wave of protests as numerous independent and opposition candidates are barred from standing.

Mr. Bowen's election sparked a dizzying wrangle in which each side tried to dismiss opponents and appoint supporters to key positions.

Humano's election sparked significant controversy among local politicians and some local residents.

His election sparked media attention to the diversity of Teaneck's population.

Indeed, that first election of Dr. Eugene sparked widespread debate on the point at which a candidate must establish residency.

The election has sparked fierce fighting in the east of the country between ethnic Karen rebels and government forces, driving an estimated 20,000 people across the border into Thailand.

The election sparked a riot on 14 December, which resulted in the military being called out.

The election sparked riots in Northern Nigeria and in the following months up to 1,000 people are said to have died in post-election violence.

NOT since 1910, when another controversial election sparked a revolution, has Mexico been so fraught with political tension.