Watch for attacks on independent election administration, efforts to place officials above ordinary legal limits, intimidation of journalists or public servants, political violence or threats, and attempts to reject verified results without credible evidence.
No single disagreement proves a democratic system is failing. The meaningful pattern is whether leaders accept neutral rules when those rules constrain their own power.
The strongest response is informed civic participation: verify claims, use public records, attend public meetings, support lawful oversight, and vote.