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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

New Zealand attorney general warns her government's electoral reform could breach human rights law

Government plans electoral law changes despite warnings of human rights breaches and potential disenfranchisement of over 100,000 voters.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Syria to hold first parliamentary elections since al-Assad's fall

Syria's parliamentary elections will occur from September 15-20 under new authorities after President al-Sharaa's rise to power.
#cameroon
US politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

Trump ignites chain reaction with early redistricting gamble

Democrats must strategize to counter Republican redistricting efforts ahead of 2026.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

NYC Board of Elections asks Brooklyn DA to launch voter fraud investigation after Post expose

Potential voter fraud investigation initiated over absentee ballots cast for deceased individuals in a primary race.
fromNew York Amsterdam News
1 week ago

Mayoral money: Diving into Eric Adams's campaign funds

Adams has raised about $6.3 million in private funds, with nearly $4.3 million cash on hand. He has faced challenges due to past campaign finance issues.
NYC politics
#politics
fromtime.com
1 week ago

A Joe Rogan-Blessed Democrat? James Talarico Draws Eyes of a Party Desperate For New Leaders

James Talarico, a Texas state representative, is gaining national attention for his progressive views and potential candidacy against Sen. John Cornyn.
#local-government
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

Fast-tracking NYC housing, weakening City Council's zoning power will be on the ballot this year

Proposed changes in New York City land use review process aim to speed up project approvals and address affordable housing dynamics.
#democratic-party
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

NYC Mayor's Race: Rep. Espaillat urges Democrats to coalesce around nominee Zohran Mamdani | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

NYC Mayor's Race: Rep. Espaillat urges Democrats to coalesce around nominee Zohran Mamdani | amNewYork

#japan
fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's future is in doubt after disastrous loss in upper-house election

fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's future is in doubt after disastrous loss in upper-house election

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Japan's PM accepts harsh result' of election as exit polls predict loss of upper house

Japan's ruling coalition is likely to lose control of the upper house of parliament, raising concerns about political stability.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Bangladesh's largest Islamist party rallies for fair elections

Jamaat-e-Islami placed a seven-point demand on the interim government headed by Muhammad Yunus to ensure a free, fair and peaceful election, justice for all mass killings, essential reforms, and a charter for last year's mass uprising.
World politics
#voting-age
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Katie Wilson of Seattle Shows Zohran Mamdani Is Not Alone

The election resulted in a surprising victory for social housing, defeating the mayor's proposal.
fromThe American Conservative
1 week ago

What on Earth Is Happening to the Democrats?

Parties experience periods of decline and resurgence; the Republicans faltered in the '30s and '40s, while the Democrats faced struggles in the '70s and '80s. Even significant events like Watergate couldn't revive the Democrats effectively during that era, showcasing the difficulty of overcoming a party's weakened public perception.
Right-wing politics
#togo
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Wheels are Falling Off Netanyahu's Government

Netanyahu's political grip weakens amid mounting unpopularity and loss of parliamentary support, indicating a likely shift toward new elections.
#miami
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Another Moderate Republican Opts Out

Bacon announced last week that he would not run for reelection in 2026, stating, "After the last election, I was on E. I had no gas in the tank."
US politics
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Rwanda and Russia look to lock in influence as CAR' president eyes another term

Central African Republic's election raises concerns about entrenchment of Russian and Rwandan interests under President Faustin-Archange Touadera.
frompennlive
2 weeks ago

Sen. John Fetterman says NYC mayoral hopeful Mamdani 'not even a Democrat, honestly'

Sen. John Fetterman criticized Zohran Mamdani's policies and questioned his Democratic affiliation.
#ranked-choice-voting
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
US politics

Contributor: How could ranked-choice voting reshape California politics?

Ranked-choice voting reflects voter preferences and eliminates costly runoffs, enhancing representation and competition.
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

Harvey Epstein, Virginia Maloney win City Council Democratic nominations in Manhattan districts 2 and 4 | amNewYork

Harvey Epstein and Virginia Maloney won City Council nominations through ranked-choice voting tabulations released by the New York City Board of Elections.
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

Harvey Epstein, Virginia Maloney win City Council Democratic nominations in Manhattan districts 2 and 4 | amNewYork

Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Poll shows German Chancellor Merz's approval ratings are up DW 07/07/2025

Germany's Social Democratic Party still seeks relevance amid declining support and calls for renewed peace efforts in Europe.
#santa-clara-county
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Joy Reid: Trump Intends to Stay in Power for Life

Joy Reid believes we will not have free and fair elections in 2026 and that Donald Trump intends to maintain power indefinitely.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromForbes
1 month ago

Billionaires Rebuke Zohran Mamdani's Win-Including Musk, Ackman

Billionaires criticized Zohran Mamdani's electoral win, claiming it undermines traditional democratic participation and expresses fears regarding the future leadership of NYC.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

The Daily Dirt: Lessons from the mayoral election

The New York City mayoral primary reflects significant political shifts affecting the real estate industry, highlighting rising progressive influence and tenant concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Butler by Salena Zito review how Trump won America's heartland

Democrats' blue wall is more nostalgia than reality; key states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin voted for Trump again, showing a shift among working-class voters.
US politics
NYC politics
fromThe New York Sun
3 weeks ago

Web of Far-Left Groups Rigs New York's Campaign Finance Gravy Train To Boost Zohran Mamdani's Mayoral Bid

The New York City Campaign Finance Board unfairly favors liberal candidates with taxpayer money.
fromCyclingnews
3 weeks ago

UCI President David Lappartient set for third term as the only candidate for 2025 presidential elections

"Every day when I wake up, I want to find some new ideas. Our goal here is to enlarge cycling, to bring dreams to young riders and kids, to give the opportunity to see some wonderful events worldwide for all the disciplines across the five continents."
Soccer (FIFA)
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

To Starmer, his achievements are obvious. As a thought experiment, let's see things through his eyes | Jonathan Freedland

Keir Starmer is experimenting with a pragmatic political approach aimed at delivering tangible benefits to voters.
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Letters: California should be building housing smarter, not faster

California needs to ensure housing rebuilds are smarter rather than merely faster, emphasizing quality over speed in construction.
NYC politics
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

Be A Finance Bro, Not A Finance Baby: Wall Street Will Be Fine If Zohran Mamdani Becomes NYC's Mayor - Above the Law

Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York's primary reflects growing acceptance of socialist policies within the Democratic Party.
NYC politics
fromPBS News
4 weeks ago

Zohran Mamdani's victory in NYC mayoral primary confirmed after ranked choice vote count

Zohran Mamdani won New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, defeating Andrew Cuomo by 12 percentage points and advancing to the general election.
fromThe Washington Post
4 weeks ago

Zohran Mamdani calls himself a democratic socialist. Here's what that means.

Zohran Mamdani has won the Democratic nomination for mayor of New York City, promoting democratic socialist policies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Chile communist Jeannette Jara to lead beleaguered ruling coalition at election

Jeannette Jara won the primary election for left-wing parties, securing over 60% of the vote and positioning herself as a significant candidate in the upcoming elections.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection next year after Trump attacks

Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection, citing divisive politics and lack of bipartisanship as reasons for his decision.
NYC politics
fromABC News
1 month ago

Jeffries holds back on endorsing Democratic NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani

Hakeem Jeffries commends Zohran Mamdani's campaign but hesitates to endorse him due to a lack of personal connection.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Uganda's President Museveni confirms bid to extend nearly 40-year rule

Museveni aims to grow Uganda's GDP from $66bn to $500bn in five years while contesting for another presidential term in January.
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Latest line: A good week for Anthony Tordillos, a bad week for Larry Stone

Anthony Tordillos defeats Gabby Chavez-Lopez in San Jose City Council race.
Larry Stone's resignation will cost taxpayers $13.1 million for a special election.
Former Long Beach mayor's rise in House Oversight is contingent on 2026 election.
#san-jose
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Reform UK's rise in London 'a threat to main parties'

Reform UK is gaining traction in London, with increasing membership and potential for more influence in local politics.
#serbia
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

No major upsets in Council primaries: Hanif, Vernikov fend off challengers

Incumbent city councilmembers in Brooklyn largely won their primary elections, indicating strong support and continuity in local governance.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Justice Department sues Orange County registrar for access to noncitizen voting records

Federal authorities are suing Orange County's elections official for non-disclosure of voter registration data on noncitizens.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Harvey Epstein clinches win for District 2 City Council race in NYC Primary | amNewYork

Harvey Epstein has taken a significant lead in the Democratic primary for New York's Second District City Council.
#city-council
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 year ago

Taiwan top general killed in helicopter crash

Taiwan's top general and seven others died in a helicopter crash, impacting election activities.
Confusion surrounded the general's fate prior to confirmation of his death.
fromQNS
1 month ago

Incumbent Shekar Krishnan cruises to victory in Council District 25 Democratic primary - QNS

Shekar Krishnan decisively won the Democratic primary in District 25, positioning him strongly for re-election in the November general election.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

BREAKING: Santosuosso cruises to victory in South Brooklyn primary, GOP battle 'neck-and-neck' * Brooklyn Paper

"Kayla Santosuosso earned a decisive margin over her lone Democratic challenger, receiving nearly 80% of the vote. This solidifies her position on the November ballot."
NYC politics
UK news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 month ago

5 Years Later, RFE/RL Journalist Losik Still Behind Bars On Charges Seen As Trumped Up

Belarusian leader Aleksandr Lukashenko has suppressed dissent by arresting journalists and opposition figures amid rising opposition ahead of the August 2020 elections.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Were there irregularities in Poland's presidential election? DW 06/24/2025

Kaczynski accused the governing coalition of seeking to call into question the election’s results, promising supporters he will not tolerate such fraud or allow the election to be stolen.
US Elections
#larry-stone
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Judge blocks Trump order on federal elections, says changes 'could create chaos and confusion'

U.S. District Judge Denise J. Casper emphasized that the Constitution does not grant the president specific powers over elections, stating, 'the Constitution vests the president with executive power'.
US Elections
fromIndependent
1 month ago

How Vladimir Putin can open a new lethal front against Ukraine

Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean alleged that Russia is actively interfering in Moldova's upcoming parliamentary elections to install a pro-Russian government for military positioning in Transnistria.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Fact-checking Trump's false accusations of undocumented immigrants and voting fraud in Los Angeles

President Trump reaffirmed immigration policies amid protests, falsely claiming undocumented immigrants influence elections, which Los Angeles officials refuted.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Mali's junta tightens grip after five years of military rule DW 06/17/2025

"Not only has terrorism not disappeared, it is actually increasing and becoming more intense... it now affects not only the north and center of the country, but also the south toward Sikasso."
France politics
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Proposal to cancel Miami's November election, push it to 2026 passes first vote

In response to Uthmeier's opinion, City Attorney George Wysong issued an opinion last week in which he argued that the city does have authority to change election schedules.
NYC politics
US Elections
fromSCSJ
1 month ago

Voters, Civil Rights Groups Seek to Intervene in NC Voting Case

North Carolinians and activists intervene in lawsuit to protect 200,000 voters' eligibility amid challenges to their registration records.
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