#elections

#elections

Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party faces a challenge from the right-wing Reform UK, reminiscent of Canada's 1993 electoral wipeout for the ruling Progressive Conservatives. [ more ]

Reform UK sees itself as the emerging opposition party, positioning against Labour and claiming Tories' decline. [ more ]

Keir Starmer emphasizes winning elections from the center ground by appealing to a broad and reasonable audience, welcoming non-traditional Labour supporters. [ more ]

Sadiq Khan's re-election in London signals the need for Labour to learn from winning elections and focus on innovation in the changing political landscape. [ more ]

Sadiq Khan set to win London Mayor election for a historic third term with a clear margin. [ more ]

The Tories are facing significant losses to Labour in local elections in England, attributed to public dissatisfaction with rising bills and the state of the public realm. [ more ]

Labour's historic victory in Rishi Sunak's backyard showcases a significant shift in political dynamics, signaling potential challenges for the Conservatives in future elections. [ more ]

Labour concedes defeat in Tees Valley mayoral race with implications for Conservative Party's parliamentary seats.

Conservative Ben Houchen holds on in the north east, affecting potential swing of parliamentary seats from Tories to Labour.

Voters showing support for Houchen but not necessarily for the Conservative Party in a general election.

Result seen as a positive for Tories amidst day of local election seat losses, potential impact on Rishi Sunak's leadership.

Debate among Tory MPs on vote of confidence in Sunak, pending results of Teesside and West Midlands mayor elections. [ more ]

Trading cash and gifts for votes is common in Arunachal Pradesh, impacting development.

Local independent theater troupes in Arunachal Pradesh aim to deter voters from selling their votes for bribes. [ more ]

Elections in North Macedonia are crucial for the country's future in regards to poverty, corruption, and European Union aspirations. [ more ]

Opposition party VMRO-DPMNE likely to win North Macedonia elections due to voter dissatisfaction with current government's performance. [ more ]

Croatia's upcoming elections are marked by a bitter campaign between the current heads of state and government, impacting the country's stance towards Moscow or the West. [ more ]

City of Miami gerrymandered districts by race and ethnicity unconstitutionally.

Judge ruled to throw out voting map and prevent racial gerrymandering in the future. [ more ]

South Africa's upcoming elections symbolize a shift from historical loyalty towards the ANC, indicating a potential pivotal change in the political landscape. [ more ]

Prabowo Subianto's presidency raises concerns about Indonesia's democratic values and his relationship with the United States. [ more ]

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is positioning himself as an independent candidate who sees threats to democracy from both major-party candidates.

Kennedy believes Biden is a bigger threat to democracy than Trump, citing censorship concerns. [ more ]

Democrats in Oregon choose State Representative Janelle Bynum to challenge Republican incumbent Lori Chavez-DeRemer for the Fifth Congressional District seat. [ more ]

The potential for a historic increase in Black women Senators in the U.S. [ more ]

Voting for ballot measures is crucial, even if one dislikes all candidates on the ballot. [ more ]

Democrats are hesitant to openly distance themselves from President Biden despite his low approval ratings in swing districts. [ more ]

Arab Americans are highlighting the impact of foreign policy issues on U.S. elections. [ more ]

California's 47th Congressional District faces potential challenges due to Rep. Katie Porter's Senate bid.

Despite concerns about GOP gains, Democrats remain confident in state Sen. Dave Min as a strong candidate for the seat. [ more ]

There is a growing wave of attention towards the cryptocurrency industry in relation to elections. [ more ]

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic, a key player in national power politics, is challenging incumbent Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, shaking up the upcoming elections. [ more ]

Biden's handling of the conflict in Gaza and a desire for change in the US are impacting his support. [ more ]

Puerto Rico holds Democratic primary, symbolic election for president despite not being allowed to vote in presidential elections. [ more ]

Criticism from the West towards Putin's fifth term presidency legality and manner. [ more ]

Vladimir Putin embarks on his sixth presidential term amid criticism of the fairness of his re-election. [ more ]

Recent election shifted country away from European mainstream.

Slovak presidential election to determine EU-Russia alignment. [ more ]

Threat to Rishi Sunak's leadership due to Conservative poor performance in elections. [ more ]

Andy Street and Ben Houchen are leveraging Boris Johnson's endorsement in their mayoral campaigns to secure votes. [ more ]

Social media platforms facing content moderation challenges and AI-driven misinformation affecting elections potentially eroding trust in online content. [ more ]

Affordable and accessible generative AI tools contribute to the spread of false content on social media. [ more ]

Metro mayors in the UK have devolved powers from central government, covering areas such as transport, business support, crime, and health. [ more ]

Devolution in England, with the election of metro mayors, is shifting the political landscape and impacting national politics. [ more ]

In 1912, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported on the Roosevelt campaign's confidence in capturing Congressional districts in Massachusetts. [ more ]

Democratic lawmakers in districts that voted Republican are outraising Republicans from Biden-backing districts, signaling potential electoral shifts in 2024. [ more ]

Young voters urged to not sit out elections by Democratic strategist James Carville, highlighting the dire consequences of another Trump presidency. [ more ]

The Supreme Court's ruling on Mr. Trump's immunity case might impact his trial completion before the election. [ more ]

President Biden is expected to condemn Florida's six-week abortion ban in a speech in Tampa, blaming former President Trump for its enactment. [ more ]

Abortion rights could heavily influence the outcomes of elections in 2024 and may impact voter turnout. [ more ]

High historical turnout contradicts current voter disinterest. [ more ]

UC Berkeley students compete for District 7 City Council seat, with Lunaparra leading. [ more ]