AP offers the most current, powerful photos of elections, ceremonies, campaigns and protests around the world. With national and international political event coverage, AP photographers capture the most prominent figures during their speeches, campaigns and elections. 

Throughout its history, AP has photographed U.S. presidential candidates and their race to the White House as well as significant government news. Political images from the recent presidential election cycle include the numerous presidential debates between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, early voting, Election Day and more. 

In addition to national and international elections, AP’s photographers capture portraits of government officials, demonstrations and protests, and other political photos from South Korea, Egypt, Lithuania, Malaysia, Brazil and more. With the most relevant and influential photos, AP Images provides continuous updates of political images from around the world.