The election has prompted a wide assortment of people to come forward, many of whom have not been involved in school board politics before.

Major's election prompted a thaw in Britain's relations with Europe.

But now his election has prompted a new political battle, over the powers of his office.

In 2006, a close general election for Auditor of Accounts prompted a recount which overturned the original count.

France's election of a Socialist government has prompted some European investors to seek a safe haven in America.

Some lawmakers held out hope that the midterm election could prompt a breakthrough on the domestic security bill.

THIS year's presidential election has prompted plenty of advertisements that either promote or attack the candidates.

This election will prompt us all to re-examine where we are.

The recent elections in Iraq, for example, have prompted both men to focus on rebuilding the violence-wracked country.

This came after a disputed election prompted fierce opposition threatening the unstable government.