#elections-2023
#elections-2023

How the big parties fared in the UK local elections

Reform achieved significant electoral victories, gaining prominence and authority despite initial doubts and predicted electoral challenges.

fromwww.bbc.com

Chris Mason: Fireworks for Reform as Labour and Tories write election post-mortems

The recent elections in England indicate a significant shift in political dynamics, highlighting dissatisfaction with traditional parties and the rise of new contenders.

How the big parties fared in the UK local elections

Reform achieved significant electoral victories, gaining prominence and authority despite initial doubts and predicted electoral challenges.

fromwww.bbc.com

Chris Mason: Fireworks for Reform as Labour and Tories write election post-mortems

The recent elections in England indicate a significant shift in political dynamics, highlighting dissatisfaction with traditional parties and the rise of new contenders.

more#labour-party

1 week ago

Extinction-level event': Tories fear voters turning to Reform in Lincolnshire

Global political fears overshadow local issues like the quarry debate during Lincolnshire's elections.

Column | Germany's far-right AfD still faces limits, despite election success

Germany's far-right party, AfD, poised to be the second largest in the Bundestag, a significant shift in post-World War II politics.

fromBusiness Insider

How Russia, China, and the 'debt brake' are keeping Germany's economy stuck in the slow lane as voters go to the polls

Germany's declining economy is a central issue for voters in the upcoming elections.

fromWashington Post

Column | Germany's far-right AfD still faces limits, despite election success

Germany's far-right party, AfD, poised to be the second largest in the Bundestag, a significant shift in post-World War II politics.

fromBusiness Insider

How Russia, China, and the 'debt brake' are keeping Germany's economy stuck in the slow lane as voters go to the polls

Germany's declining economy is a central issue for voters in the upcoming elections.

more#political-landscape

#germany

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Willingness to ease off debt brake' may decide the German election

Germany may loosen its fiscal discipline to stimulate economic growth and increase defense spending.

3 months ago

Berlin

German officials, residents attend commemoration of 2 people killed in knife attack

The knife attack in Germany reignites a critical migration policy debate ahead of the February general election.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Willingness to ease off debt brake' may decide the German election

Germany may loosen its fiscal discipline to stimulate economic growth and increase defense spending.

3 months ago

Berlin

German officials, residents attend commemoration of 2 people killed in knife attack

The knife attack in Germany reignites a critical migration policy debate ahead of the February general election.

This Was the Year of the Influencer Political Takeover

Content creators have become essential in political messaging, often sidelining traditional media to connect with younger audiences.

fromLos Angeles Times

4 months ago

SF politics

This Latino Republican flipped a deep-blue California Assembly district. How?

Gonzalez's bipartisan appeal led to a surprise victory in a deeply Democratic district.

fromIrish Independent

US Elections

'A vote for Sinn Fein, you could end up skint,' says Harris amid McDonald's accusations of Fine Gael 'scaremongering'

The economic challenges facing Ireland are significant and should not be dismissed as scaremongering before the elections.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Digital life

Democrats Who Won

Democratic candidates succeeded in tough races by addressing voter concerns with empathy rather than condescension.

#san-francisco

fromsfist.com

SF politics

No Winners Yet in SF Supervisor Races, But Moderates Might Pick Off a Couple Progressive Seats

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors races remain undecided, with tight margins and potential for significant shifts as ballot counting continues.

fromMission Local

7 months ago

SF politics

Follow the money: Peskin leading in direct fundraising, Prop. M gets another boost

San Francisco's mayoral race has surpassed $45 million in total campaign contributions, indicating escalating financial stakes in local elections.

fromsfist.com

SF politics

No Winners Yet in SF Supervisor Races, But Moderates Might Pick Off a Couple Progressive Seats

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors races remain undecided, with tight margins and potential for significant shifts as ballot counting continues.

fromMission Local

7 months ago

SF politics

Follow the money: Peskin leading in direct fundraising, Prop. M gets another boost

San Francisco's mayoral race has surpassed $45 million in total campaign contributions, indicating escalating financial stakes in local elections.

Republicans take Senate majority for first time in 4 years

Republicans regained control of the Senate by flipping Democratic seats and retaining incumbents, marking a pivotal shift in political power.

#voter-turnout

Miscellaneous

fromNews 12 - Default

Second day of early voting sees strong turnout across NYC

Early voting turnout in New York City has dramatically exceeded previous records, signaling a potential shift in voter engagement.

fromPortlandTribune.com

Portland

Clackamas County clerk provides turnout numbers through Monday

Voter turnout in Clackamas County reached 58% by November 4, indicating significant engagement in the election.

Miscellaneous

fromNews 12 - Default

Second day of early voting sees strong turnout across NYC

Early voting turnout in New York City has dramatically exceeded previous records, signaling a potential shift in voter engagement.

fromPortlandTribune.com

Portland

Clackamas County clerk provides turnout numbers through Monday

Voter turnout in Clackamas County reached 58% by November 4, indicating significant engagement in the election.

more#voter-turnout

fromLos Angeles Times

California

These special interests are spending big to influence which Democrats win L.A. seats in the Legislature

Special interest groups are heavily influencing Democrat-on-Democrat races in California, impacting future legislative decisions.

The outcome of these races could shape critical issues like climate change, education, and criminal justice reform.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

Brooklyn Shows up For Early Voting!

Record turnout seen for early voting in NYC with over 140,000 ballots cast on the first day.

US Elections

fromwww.nytimes.com