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#election

fromThe Washington Post

A Russian-stoked protest movement lifts a MAGA-like populist in Romania

Romania's constitutional court annulled the presidential elections, citing election violations and Russian interference, leading to significant political turmoil.

Elon Musk Crosses the Rubicon: Without Me, Trump Would Have Lost the Election'

Elon Musk publicly criticized Donald Trump for his comments about election support, emphasizing Musk's significant impact on Trump's victory.

Charges Dropped Against Adams, but Re-Election Chances Remain Dim

Adams' federal corruption indictment was dismissed, but challenges for re-election persist.

CNN's Kasie Hunt Grills Chuck Schumer on Biden's Mental State: Did You Really Not Have Any Idea?'

Sen. Schumer avoids addressing concerns over Biden's mental fitness during an interview regarding the president's reelection bid.

US politics

fromTruthout

Trump Dumping Musk Is Not Enough to Stop the Wreckage of the Federal Government

Elon Musk's financial influence in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race backfired, energizing voter turnout for Democrats instead of Republicans.

fromNew York City, NY Patch

NYC Council District 51 Special Election Results: See Who Won

Frank Morano wins New York City Council District 51 special election with 59% of the vote.

fromThe Washington Post

A Russian-stoked protest movement lifts a MAGA-like populist in Romania

Romania's constitutional court annulled the presidential elections, citing election violations and Russian interference, leading to significant political turmoil.

Elon Musk Crosses the Rubicon: Without Me, Trump Would Have Lost the Election'

Elon Musk publicly criticized Donald Trump for his comments about election support, emphasizing Musk's significant impact on Trump's victory.

Charges Dropped Against Adams, but Re-Election Chances Remain Dim

Adams' federal corruption indictment was dismissed, but challenges for re-election persist.

CNN's Kasie Hunt Grills Chuck Schumer on Biden's Mental State: Did You Really Not Have Any Idea?'

Sen. Schumer avoids addressing concerns over Biden's mental fitness during an interview regarding the president's reelection bid.

US politics

fromTruthout

Trump Dumping Musk Is Not Enough to Stop the Wreckage of the Federal Government

Elon Musk's financial influence in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race backfired, energizing voter turnout for Democrats instead of Republicans.

fromNew York City, NY Patch

NYC Council District 51 Special Election Results: See Who Won

Frank Morano wins New York City Council District 51 special election with 59% of the vote.

more#politics

6 days ago

How tech-savvy Tanzanians are shaping elections DW 06/11/2025

There is a misconception that politics is a dirty game... participate in the political process through their vote, so that they can be involved in shaping reforms.

Online Community Development

fromBoston.com

6 days ago

Democrat declares victory in tight Taunton special election, but opponent wants a recount

Larry Quintal is seeking a recount due to a close election result against Lisa Field, who leads by just 21 votes.

#dc-bar-association

US news

Pam Bondi's brother overwhelmingly defeated in heated race to lead the D.C. Bar

US news

Race to lead D.C. lawyers' association grows heated amid attacks on law firms

US news

Pam Bondi's brother overwhelmingly defeated in heated race to lead the D.C. Bar

US news

Race to lead D.C. lawyers' association grows heated amid attacks on law firms

more#dc-bar-association

Adams Cancels Preschool Cuts as Child Care Emerges as Election Issue

Mayor Adams reverses $167 million in preschool cuts to aid parents and bolster re-election efforts.

fromJewish Insider

NYC politics

Bobov Hasidic sect endorses Cuomo for NYC mayor

NYC parents

Adams Cancels Preschool Cuts as Child Care Emerges as Election Issue

Mayor Adams reverses $167 million in preschool cuts to aid parents and bolster re-election efforts.

fromJewish Insider

NYC politics

Bobov Hasidic sect endorses Cuomo for NYC mayor

more#new-york-city

Indigenous lawyer to head Mexico's supreme court after direct election

Aguilar's election is praised by activists as a victory for Indigenous representation, though concerns rise about his alignment with state projects and interests.

US Elections

Europe politics

Will Wilders's gamble to withdraw from governing Dutch coalition pay off?

Geert Wilders' hardline immigration stance may influence upcoming elections in the Netherlands.

#intelligence

fromThe Atlantic

US politics

The Secret History of Trump's Private Cellphone

Trump learned that Chinese hackers could listen to his personal calls prior to Election Day.

Despite warnings about security risks, Trump continued using his personal iPhone.

fromtime.com

US Elections

Why Papal Conclaves Have Drawn the Attention of Spies

The papal conclave captivates global attention with its secrecy and complexity as cardinals work to elect a new pope.

US politics

fromThe Atlantic

The Secret History of Trump's Private Cellphone

Trump learned that Chinese hackers could listen to his personal calls prior to Election Day.

Despite warnings about security risks, Trump continued using his personal iPhone.

fromtime.com

US Elections

Why Papal Conclaves Have Drawn the Attention of Spies

GOP looks to flip a southern Brooklyn Senate seat

The special election for state Senate District 22 is pivotal amid a shift in southern Brooklyn's political landscape.

US Elections

Poland goes to the polls in second round of close-fought presidential election

fromCity & State NY

GOP looks to flip a southern Brooklyn Senate seat

The special election for state Senate District 22 is pivotal amid a shift in southern Brooklyn's political landscape.

US Elections

Poland goes to the polls in second round of close-fought presidential election

more#political-landscape

#san-jose

fromABC7 San Francisco

NYC politics

SJ District 3 councilmember candidates share visions for future of downtown ahead of runoff election

Mission District

Voter registration for San Jose special election ends today - San Jose Spotlight

NYC politics

San Jose's District 3 Seesaw: Quevedo Now Leads Tordillos by 2 Votes

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

NYC politics

Here are the top two contenders in San Jose's special election - San Jose Spotlight

NYC politics

San Jose City Council's Million Dollar District

fromABC7 San Francisco

NYC politics

SJ District 3 councilmember candidates share visions for future of downtown ahead of runoff election

Mission District

Voter registration for San Jose special election ends today - San Jose Spotlight

NYC politics

San Jose's District 3 Seesaw: Quevedo Now Leads Tordillos by 2 Votes

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

NYC politics

Here are the top two contenders in San Jose's special election - San Jose Spotlight

NYC politics

San Jose City Council's Million Dollar District

more#san-jose

#romania

Europe politics

The Guardian view on Romania's presidential election upset: a vote for stability and the west | Editorial

The Romanian election results indicate a backlash against far-right populism and a vote for stability.

Nicusor Dan's victory amid high turnout represents a significant shift in Romania's political landscape.

US Elections

Romanians cast ballots in tense presidential run-off

Europe politics

Romanian run-off the most crucial on Europe's Super Sunday' of elections

US Elections

Romanians vote in election that could propel ultranationalist Trump ally to power

US Elections

Romania election: Populist leader leads in early exit polls DW 05/04/2025

US Elections

Romania: Top court rejects appeal to annul election results DW 05/22/2025

Europe politics

The Guardian view on Romania's presidential election upset: a vote for stability and the west | Editorial

The Romanian election results indicate a backlash against far-right populism and a vote for stability.

Nicusor Dan's victory amid high turnout represents a significant shift in Romania's political landscape.

US Elections

Romanians cast ballots in tense presidential run-off

Europe politics

Romanian run-off the most crucial on Europe's Super Sunday' of elections

US Elections

Romanians vote in election that could propel ultranationalist Trump ally to power

US Elections

Romania election: Populist leader leads in early exit polls DW 05/04/2025

US Elections

Romania: Top court rejects appeal to annul election results DW 05/22/2025

more#romania

Humor

Saturday Night Live: the 10 best sketches from the 50th season

SNL's 50th season was overshadowed by inconsistency despite high-profile cast returnees and special events.

#gabby-chavez-lopez

SF politics

PG&E executive helped run San Jose council candidate's campaign - San Jose Spotlight

NYC politics

Chavez-Lopez Holds Solid Lead in San Jose's District 3 Race, Runoff Likely

SF politics

PG&E executive helped run San Jose council candidate's campaign - San Jose Spotlight

NYC politics

Chavez-Lopez Holds Solid Lead in San Jose's District 3 Race, Runoff Likely

more#gabby-chavez-lopez

#local-government

fromPortland Mercury

US Elections

It's Election Eve. Have You Voted Yet?

Voters are reminded to submit their ballots by 8 pm on election day.

Local elections, including school boards and community college trustees, are important to participate in.

East Bay (California)

Sheng Thao-era staffers fired as controversy grows about Oakland public records

Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins is terminating most of the mayor's office staff ahead of the April 15 special election, allowing the next Mayor to choose their team.

fromPortland Mercury

It's Election Eve. Have You Voted Yet?

Voters are reminded to submit their ballots by 8 pm on election day.

Local elections, including school boards and community college trustees, are important to participate in.

East Bay (California)

Sheng Thao-era staffers fired as controversy grows about Oakland public records

more#local-government

#poland

Left-wing politics

Exploding inequality': The fight for the hearts and minds of Poland's left

US Elections

Poland: Voting underway in high-stakes presidential election DW 05/18/2025

US Elections

Poland: Voting begins in high-stakes presidential election DW 05/18/2025

Left-wing politics

Exploding inequality': The fight for the hearts and minds of Poland's left

US Elections

Poland: Voting underway in high-stakes presidential election DW 05/18/2025

US Elections

Poland: Voting begins in high-stakes presidential election DW 05/18/2025

Tomorrow's conclave to elect new Pope will be most diverse in history

Cardinals' priorities differ widely when electing a new pope, unaffected by nationality.

Habemus Papam: Robert Prevost from the US is Pope Leo XIV DW 05/08/2025

Robert Prevost is the first U.S. candidate to be elected Pope, taking the name Leo XIV.

World politics

fromIndependent

Tomorrow's conclave to elect new Pope will be most diverse in history

Cardinals' priorities differ widely when electing a new pope, unaffected by nationality.

Habemus Papam: Robert Prevost from the US is Pope Leo XIV DW 05/08/2025

Robert Prevost is the first U.S. candidate to be elected Pope, taking the name Leo XIV.

more#catholic-church

#oakland

East Bay (California)

Campaign notebook: Misleading ads, including a fake Oaklandside headline

A deceptive political ad targeting Barbara Lee includes a fabricated article that resembles a real news site, spreading misinformation ahead of the election.

East Bay food

Election Day brings more voters than expected but overall turnout still seems low

US Elections

When will we know who won the Oakland mayor's race?

NYC politics

Alameda County taxpayers group settles lawsuit with Oakland over 2022 mayoral election

East Bay (California)

Campaign notebook: Misleading ads, including a fake Oaklandside headline

A deceptive political ad targeting Barbara Lee includes a fabricated article that resembles a real news site, spreading misinformation ahead of the election.

East Bay food

Election Day brings more voters than expected but overall turnout still seems low

US Elections

When will we know who won the Oakland mayor's race?

NYC politics

Alameda County taxpayers group settles lawsuit with Oakland over 2022 mayoral election

World politics

This Conclave Will Be Different

US Elections

Conclave to elect new pope begins May 7 DW 04/28/2025

World politics

fromThe Atlantic

This Conclave Will Be Different

The media significantly influences the selection of the new pope due to unfamiliar relationships among the cardinals.

US Elections

Conclave to elect new pope begins May 7 DW 04/28/2025

more#pope-francis

#australia

Healthcare

More bulk billing will ease the cost of living. But what Australia's health system really needs is genuine reform | Stephen Duckett

US politics

Albanese has very warm' call with Trump, who says he has no idea' who Dutton is

US Elections

What Will Happen to Australia's Housing Market After the Election

US Elections

Australian election: Labor's Anthony Albanese claims victory DW 05/03/2025

UK politics

Andrew Bolt says it was the voters who were wrong as Sky News commentators grieve Dutton election loss | Amanda Meade

US Elections

Australian election: Labor party wins - early projections DW 05/03/2025

Healthcare

More bulk billing will ease the cost of living. But what Australia's health system really needs is genuine reform | Stephen Duckett

US politics

Albanese has very warm' call with Trump, who says he has no idea' who Dutton is

US Elections

What Will Happen to Australia's Housing Market After the Election

US Elections

Australian election: Labor's Anthony Albanese claims victory DW 05/03/2025

UK politics

Andrew Bolt says it was the voters who were wrong as Sky News commentators grieve Dutton election loss | Amanda Meade

US Elections

Australian election: Labor party wins - early projections DW 05/03/2025

more#australia

Is Tony Blair addicted to being heard? Downing Street's rehab clinic can find out | John Crace

âPolling day. A day when power reverts temporarily to the people. A day when newspapers send photographers to snap the cutest dogs outside church halls and schools.â

UK politics

#leadership

Soccer (FIFA)

So it's victory for Kirsty Coventry in the IOC elections. Who says cards with a rigged deck isn't an Olympic sport? | Marina Hyde

Kirsty Coventry's election as IOC president marks a significant milestone in the organization's history.

fromIrish Independent

UK politics

Roderic O'Gorman re-elected as Green leader

Soccer (FIFA)

So it's victory for Kirsty Coventry in the IOC elections. Who says cards with a rigged deck isn't an Olympic sport? | Marina Hyde

Kirsty Coventry's election as IOC president marks a significant milestone in the organization's history.

fromIrish Independent

UK politics

Roderic O'Gorman re-elected as Green leader

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals win an election upended by Trump

Mark Carney's Liberal Party won the election, leveraging nationalism sparked by Trumpâs threats against Canada.

Canada votes for Mark Carney as prime minister

Mark Carney has been elected prime minister, but it's uncertain if his Liberal party will achieve a parliamentary majority.

US Elections

Canadian voters appear on track to rebuke Trump's trade war

US Elections

CNN Anchor Shuts Down Pollster's Dig at Dramatic' Polling Breakdown: I Love Broadway and I Love Harry Enten'

fromNew York Post

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals win an election upended by Trump

Mark Carney's Liberal Party won the election, leveraging nationalism sparked by Trumpâs threats against Canada.

Canada votes for Mark Carney as prime minister

Mark Carney has been elected prime minister, but it's uncertain if his Liberal party will achieve a parliamentary majority.

US Elections

Canadian voters appear on track to rebuke Trump's trade war

US Elections

CNN Anchor Shuts Down Pollster's Dig at Dramatic' Polling Breakdown: I Love Broadway and I Love Harry Enten'

Mark Carney Calls Snap Elections in Canada Amid Trump Threats

Mark Carney has called for a federal election in Canada on April 28, amid tensions with the U.S. and shifting public support.

Canada Election: It'll Be Carney or Poilievre Against Trump's Tariffs

The Canadian election is a referendum on how to deal with President Trumpâs tariffs and threats amidst rising nationalism.

Canada news

Canada election: Trump renews 51st state call as polls open DW 04/28/2025

US Elections

Canada's PM Carney triggers snap election, vote set for April 28

Canada news

Mark Carney to announce Canadian election and will run in Ottawa's Nepean riding

fromeuronews

US Elections

Canada's prime minister announces snap election in April

Mark Carney Calls Snap Elections in Canada Amid Trump Threats

Mark Carney has called for a federal election in Canada on April 28, amid tensions with the U.S. and shifting public support.

Canada Election: It'll Be Carney or Poilievre Against Trump's Tariffs

The Canadian election is a referendum on how to deal with President Trumpâs tariffs and threats amidst rising nationalism.

Canada news

Canada election: Trump renews 51st state call as polls open DW 04/28/2025

US Elections

Canada's PM Carney triggers snap election, vote set for April 28

Canada news

Mark Carney to announce Canadian election and will run in Ottawa's Nepean riding

fromeuronews

US Elections

Canada's prime minister announces snap election in April

more#canada

fromMiami Herald

Richard Lara wins Coral Gables City Commission seat in runoff

Laraâs victory signifies a crucial shift in Coral Gables politics, allowing Mayor Lago to strengthen his influence on the City Commission after previous 3-2 losses.

NYC politics

fromNew York Post