#election-results

#election-results

Kamiya's campaign clearly struck a nerve with Japanese who have become disaffected with the existing political parties, leading to significant defeats for the LDP.

Japan's coalition government led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba lost its parliamentary majority in Sunday's election after large gains made by right-wing populist parties, pointing to growing polarization.

"I am honored to have the people's support heading into November. Thank you to every voter, supporter, and campaign staffer on both sides for working to make our community better."

The elections signal a growing interest in parent leadership, with a notable 24% increase in applications for Community and Citywide Education Councils from last year.

Brad Bondi's candidacy was overshadowed by Diane Seltzer's overwhelming win, receiving 91% of the votes, highlighting a significant reaction among DC lawyers toward Trump's influence.

Friedrich Merz, the German conservative leader, faced defeat in the first round of voting for chancellorship, falling short by just six votes, garnering 310 instead of the needed 316.

Reform UK has made a significant gain in the Dartford West division, with Beverley Fordham winning 1,615 votes in the recent Kent County Council election.

Mark Carney's election as Canada's prime minister signifies the ascent of a leader who prioritizes climate policies without overtly campaigning on them, contrasting with climate discussions in the U.S.

For Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals, the pessimistic view is that a poorer-than-expected showing in Ontario is precisely what kept him from forming a majority government.

"Poilievre, a career politician, looked set to become Canada's next prime minister, but his loss to Bruce Fanjoy signals a significant shift in public opinion."

Every vote counts, regardless of the size of the election - from nationwide federal elections to local elections like this one. We make a tremendous effort to ensure that every election is fair, inclusive, accurate and transparent.

Barbara Lee surged ahead in Oakland's special mayoral race, leading with 52.6% to Loren Taylor's 47.3% in the latest ranked-choice results, despite uncounted ballots remaining.

The final result may not be known for a few more weeks, but the election looks likely to be déjà vu for Taylor, who narrowly lost in 2022.

The mayor's race in Oakland has drawn considerable attention with Loren Taylor currently leading Barbara Lee in initial results, though it's too early to determine the winner.