#political-elections

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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Portland food

Latest Line: A good week for Loren Taylor, a bad week for Omar Torres

Strong financial backing helped a lesser-known candidate win a special election over a prominent figure.
Recent minimum wage increase has benefited fast food workers' lives despite mixed job market data.
Omar Torres, a local politician, faced legal issues due to past sexual assault allegations.
fromBoston.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

N.H. ballot question: What to know about raising the judicial retirement age

New Hampshire voters will decide on raising the mandatory judicial retirement age from 70 to 75 in November.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Chicago

Iceland's PM calls November snap election as coalition collapses

Iceland's three-party coalition government collapsed due to policy disagreements; new elections are set for November.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

In Jordan's elections, anger at Israel over the Gaza war fuels Islamist gains

The Islamic Action Front gained significant seats in parliament, reflecting rising support for Hamas and discontent towards Israel among the Jordanian populace.
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