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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

Londoners may regret protest votes for Reform or Greens in local elections, says Sadiq Khan

Sadiq Khan warns former Labour voters against supporting other parties, emphasizing the importance of local council performance over national party issues.
#london-elections
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Local elections 2026: London may become a political patchwork quilt

London's upcoming elections may see a significant shift in political power with multiple parties competing for control of councils.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Local elections 2026: London may become a political patchwork quilt

London's upcoming elections may see a significant shift in political power with multiple parties competing for control of councils.
#elections
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Is there an election in my area?

Elections for Scottish and Welsh parliaments, councils, and mayors will occur on 7 May across Great Britain.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

What's at stake for UK in May's local elections: six key questions

Scotland, Wales, and England face significant electoral challenges with potential losses for Labour and Conservatives amid rising support for Reform and Greens.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Candidate for elections officer was confused about party he joined

Jim Irizarry mistakenly registered with the American Independent Party for over 10 years, later changing to the Democratic Party.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

What's at stake for UK in May's local elections: six key questions

Scotland, Wales, and England face significant electoral challenges with potential losses for Labour and Conservatives amid rising support for Reform and Greens.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
7 hours ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Twin corruption trials cast a shadow over Spain's main parties ahead of key elections

Spain's major political parties face corruption trials that could impact their credibility ahead of upcoming elections.
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
12 hours ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Gale Brewer

Gale Brewer focuses on affordable housing, public safety, and community services to improve constituents' daily lives in New York City.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

It's your last chance to vote early in federal byelections for 2 Toronto ridings | CBC News

Advance polls for key Toronto and Quebec byelections could lead to a federal majority government for the Liberals.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

San Jose District 7 candidates square off at public forum - San Jose Spotlight

Candidates for San Jose City Council District 7 emphasize public safety, homelessness, and quality of life, with differing views on the district's needs.
EU data protection
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

What photo ID will you need to vote in the May elections?

Voters in England must show valid photo ID for local elections on 7 May, while Scotland and Wales do not require ID.
California
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Group wants to put town's use of parking lots on the ballot

Residents of Los Altos seek a ballot initiative to protect downtown parking plazas from changes without public voting.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Local elections profile: Croydon

Croydon is a diverse, populous borough in London known for its high-rise living, commercial hub, and rich history dating back to before the Norman Conquest.
fromInvestigative Post
5 days ago

Investigative Post event on reforming Buffalo and NY government.

John Kaehny has written and successfully lobbied for the passage of state and New York City laws related to government transparency and accountability, including the first open data law in the world in 2012.
NYC politics
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

How to Find Affordable Election Services for Unions

Union elections require careful selection of service providers to ensure reliability, security, and member participation while managing budgets and compliance.
France politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

It Could've Been Worse-but France's Local Elections Are a Warning to the Left

Left-wing parties retained major cities in France despite rising far-right influence and internal divisions.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

NYC Council members would have more control in establishing community boards, per new bill

A new bill proposes that NYC Council members appoint half of community board members to enhance local representation.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Commentary: California can have both easy voting and quicker election results. Here's how.

California's prolonged election ballot counting process, while promoting voter participation, has led to unfounded claims of fraud and diminished trust in democracy.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
3 weeks ago

Complaints, defence and statements: Complete chaos ahead of D-day in Barcelona's presidential election | Barca Universal

Barcelona's presidential election faced controversy when Joan Laporta filed a complaint against Victor Font for violating election silence rules by sending campaign emails to club members.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 weeks ago

5 key takeaways from France's local elections

In Paris, Emmanuel Gregoire, running on a platform of combined left/green parties, saw off centre right challenger Rachida Dati with a comfortable 50 percent to 41 percent.
France politics
#local-government
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Reform council leader survives no confidence vote

Reform UK council leader George Finch survived a no-confidence vote by one vote at Warwickshire County Council, with 27 voting against removal and 26 voting for it.
#local-elections
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
fromPadailypost
4 weeks ago

Opinion: School board should wait until after the election to select a new superintendent

The last three months have been tumultuous in the district. The community was divided by a surprise move in January to add ethnic studies to the high school curriculum, a class that Chinese and Jewish families felt was discriminatory. When new board member Rowena Chiu said publicly she felt bullied by other "woke" school board members for questioning the class, all hell broke loose.
Austin
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Only two Santa Clara County races are competitive - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County's 2024 elections feature several unopposed incumbents, while District Attorney Jeff Rosen and Supervisor Sylvia Arenas face challengers, with political experts noting uncontested races limit voter choice.
#french-local-elections
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 weeks ago
France politics

PODCAST: The verdict on what the local election results mean for France

The podcast analyzes the results of French local elections and their implications for the 2027 presidential election.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
4 weeks ago

PODCAST: Why French local elections really matter and Macron walks Middle East tightrope

French local elections, rising petrol prices, and American migration to Montpellier are major current topics in France, with the first election round scheduled for March 15th.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 weeks ago

PODCAST: The verdict on what the local election results mean for France

The podcast analyzes the results of French local elections and their implications for the 2027 presidential election.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
4 weeks ago

PODCAST: Why French local elections really matter and Macron walks Middle East tightrope

French local elections, rising petrol prices, and American migration to Montpellier are major current topics in France, with the first election round scheduled for March 15th.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Weekend voting to be piloted in May elections

Four English councils will pilot expanded voting options including shopping centre locations and weekend voting to modernize electoral participation.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
#french-municipal-elections
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

French political parties look for alliances ahead of final round of local elections

French political parties negotiate strategic alliances before Sunday's municipal election runoffs in major cities, with far-right and radical-left gains reshaping the political landscape ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
France politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Why France's local elections are important ahead of the presidential race

France's March 15-22 municipal elections serve as a critical test of the far-right National Rally's strength and political alliances before the 2027 presidential election.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

French political parties look for alliances ahead of final round of local elections

French political parties negotiate strategic alliances before Sunday's municipal election runoffs in major cities, with far-right and radical-left gains reshaping the political landscape ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
France politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Why France's local elections are important ahead of the presidential race

France's March 15-22 municipal elections serve as a critical test of the far-right National Rally's strength and political alliances before the 2027 presidential election.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Your Party committee election was chaos. Why break the habit of a lifetime?

Your Party's internal dysfunction, marked by leadership conflicts, financial misconduct allegations, and organizational chaos, has become embedded in its corporate culture, exemplified by a failed livestreamed election results announcement.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Council leader bullish on no-confidence vote chances

A 19-year-old Reform UK council leader faces a no-confidence vote over allegations of bringing the authority into disrepute, but maintains he is performing well and dismisses the challenge as a political stunt.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Youngest council leader faces no confidence vote

The UK's youngest council leader faces a no confidence vote after Green Party accusations of bringing the authority into disrepute through disputes with police and conflicts over Pride flags.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Twenty-two English councils expected to delay elections amid fears of Labour wipeout

Around a third of eligible English councils plan to delay local elections amid Labour's reorganisation, drawing opposition criticism and claims of cancelling democracy.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Portland City Council Votes To Reshape Its Committee Structure

Portland's transition to a new form of government last January brought new practices and procedures for the City Council. Among the largest changes, impacting both the Council and members of the public, was the introduction of eight policy committees. The committees, which considered topics including transportation, climate, finance, homelessness, and public safety, were intended to provide a focused venue for councilors to introduce legislation and hold conversations on specific topics, as well as to hear public testimony.
US politics
#local-government-reorganisation
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Mapped: Shopping centre polling stations and weekend voting to be trialled

England is trialing expanded voting access in four areas, allowing voters to cast ballots at shopping centers and on weekends before May local elections to increase convenience and participation.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

The key elections in Africa in 2026

Elections across multiple African countries in 2026 will determine domestic leadership, policy direction, democratic legitimacy, and influence regional alliances and international security cooperation.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Family voting' concerns raised by election observers in Gorton and Denton

Election observers reported extremely high levels of family voting in the Gorton and Denton by-election, with 68% of observed polling stations showing instances of voters being influenced by family members, compared to 12% in a recent comparable election.
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Update: Still No Council President After Full Day of Deliberation and Votes

Portland City Council failed to elect a president after more than seven hours and will reconvene Thursday at 2 pm to continue the leadership selection.
SF politics
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

SF 2026: Let's Talk About All These Elections

San Francisco voters face numerous 2026 contests and measures: Pelosi's seat, supervisor and school board races, public defender race, transit tax, and affordable housing bonds.
fromFox News
1 month ago

NYC Board of Elections worker says 'not my job to report anyone' when asked about registering non-citizens

A New York City Board of Elections worker said it is not his job to report anyone when asked about processing registrations for non-citizens, hidden video footage shows. According to undercover video captured by Muckraker, in which its reporter attempted to pose as a non-citizen, a worker said he would process applications for non-citizens. "Once in a while ... we have people come in here ... and they register, they weren't a citizen," the worker told the reporter. When the reporter claimed to the worker that he was a green card holder from Canada, he was told he needed to be a citizen.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Pro-Trump Mayor Accused of Illegally Voting as a Noncitizen: Did I Do Something Wrong?'

(AP Photo/Matt Rourke) A Kansas mayor who has supported President Donald Trump for years is now facing years behind bars after state prosecutors said he voted as an illegal immigrant. The New York Times ran a feature on Joe Ceballos this week, who is currently facing multiple charges of voter fraud just months after being re-elected mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, which has a population of 687. The 55-year-old Ceballos is now battling three counts of election perjury and three counts of voting without being qualified.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

More than 20 England council elections likely to be delayed until 2027

About a third of eligible English councils have requested postponement of May elections amid local government reorganisation, potentially delaying votes until 2027.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Council leader claims local authority bullied' to delay polls for extra funding and powers

Norfolk council leader withdrew from devolution and LGR after government reversed election postponement, accusing ministers of bullying by tying funding and powers to cancelling elections.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Police called as councillors vote to shelve elections

Redditch Borough Council voted to request postponement of May local elections to support local government reorganisation, citing £192,000 savings.
#reform-uk
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Minister says elections to zombie councils' pointless as 23 authorities request delays - UK politics live

NHS waiting list for routine hospital treatment fell to 7.31 million in November 2025, its lowest since February 2023, with significant monthly reductions.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Can a council do five days' work in four?

South Cambridgeshire District Council adopted a 32-hour, four-day week and reports improved retention, higher applicant numbers, agency savings, and maintained or improved most service metrics.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Government u-turn over council election

Pendle Borough Council elections will be postponed and included in legislation delaying local elections after the government reversed its earlier refusal.
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