Election results: Labour adds to Tory misery with mayoral wins
Labour under Keir Starmer secured multiple victories in regional mayor contests, dealing a blow to the Conservatives and challenging PM Boris Johnson's leadership. [ more ]
London mayor among the results due after Tories crushed in local elections live
Boris Johnson turned away from polling station for lack of valid ID, highlighting the need for photo ID requirement introduced during his time in office. [ more ]
Tory rebels call time on leadership challenge as Sunak limps on
Despite bad election results, the rebellion against Rishi Sunak within the Conservative party fizzled out without enough support for a leadership challenge. [ more ]
Conservatives riding high after a lopsided victory in Durham federal byelection | CBC News
Conservative candidate Jamil Jivani scored a significant victory in a federal byelection against the Liberal candidate in the Greater Toronto Area.
The byelection results were seen as a major blow to Prime Minister Trudeau and the Liberal Party, signaling discontent among voters in southern Ontario. [ more ]
J.D. Vance Says He Would Accept the Election Results, With a Caveat
Senator J.D. Vance hedges on accepting election results and aligns closely with Trump, emphasizing loyalty and willingness to challenge election outcomes. [ more ]
Analysis: Be ready for Trump to not accept 2024 election results
Former President Donald Trump consistently questions election results, refusing to accept outcomes he doesn't favor and casting doubt on the integrity of the process. [ more ]
London mayoral election results LIVE: Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall contest expected to be close as count to begin
The London mayoral election between Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall is expected to be closer than expected, with results to be announced on Saturday evening. [ more ]
South Korea: PM offers to resign after election defeat DW 04/11/2024
South Korea's ruling party faced a major electoral defeat, leading to the prime minister and top presidential advisers offering to step down.
The main opposition Democratic Party and its satellite party saw significant gains in the parliamentary elections, while President Yoon Suk Yeol's conservative party suffered losses. [ more ]
Opponents of Newsom's Prop. 1 mental health bond concede likely defeat
Proposition 1 leads by a narrow margin, with 50.4% in support and 49.6% opposed
The measure aims to increase mental health beds, homeless housing, and mandate counties spend 30% of Mental Health Services Act revenue on housing [ more ]
Barbanica, Scales-Preston leading in Contra Costa County supervisor race
Mike Barbanica and Shanelle Scales-Preston were leading in the race for Contra Costa County's District 5 supervisor seat. Incumbent retired after 24 years, creating a competitive election with other candidates trailing behind. [ more ]
Special counsel Jack Smith asks Supreme Court to rule quickly on whether Trump can be prosecuted
Special counsel Jack Smith has asked the Supreme Court to rule on whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted for plotting to overturn the 2020 election results.
The request reflects Smith's desire to prevent any delays that could push back the case until after the next presidential election. [ more ]