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London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

May elections come at time of war on two fronts, Starmer says

Keir Starmer emphasizes Labour's commitment to address the cost of living crisis amid challenging local elections and international conflicts.
#reform-uk
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
17 hours ago

Reform UK becomes first British political party to launch its own podcast

Reform UK launches a podcast to provide behind-the-scenes access to Nigel Farage and party activities, marking a first for British political parties.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Drip feed of Reform UK controversies puts party's policy drive in shade

Reform UK faces significant internal issues, including high attrition rates and controversial statements from candidates.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Three Reform candidates quit in one Welsh constituency

Reform UK faces candidate withdrawals in Bridgend and Vale of Glamorgan ahead of the May election, raising concerns about its internal processes.
#hungary
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Feels like history is being made': will young Hungarian voters oust Orban?

Young Hungarian voters are motivated to change the political landscape as they prepare to vote against Viktor Orban's long-standing rule.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Hungary elections: what is at stake and who is likely to win?

Hungarians face a pivotal election on April 12, with Viktor Orban potentially losing power after 16 years to former loyalist Peter Magyar.
#elections
SF politics
fromPadailypost
4 days 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.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
3 days 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
4 days 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.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
3 days 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.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 day ago

GOP States Are Taking Voter Suppression Into Their Own Hands

Republican-led states are enacting voter suppression laws, including Florida's and Mississippi's versions of the SAVE America Act, facing legal challenges for their constitutionality.
#california
fromKqed
1 day ago
US Elections

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

US Elections
fromKqed
1 day ago

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on vote-by-mail oversight by the Postal Service.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
California
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Voters Largely Disinterested In Governor's Race

California governor's race faces low awareness and canceled debate, impacting Democrats, while a ransomware attack and high gas prices add to local concerns.
California
fromPadailypost
1 day 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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Federal byelection candidates square off in Scarborough Southwest debate | CBC News

Doly Begum stated, 'After speaking with so many of you over the past few months, I actually decided to run federally because this is a crucial moment for Canada. I'm running to bring Scarborough Southwest's voice to Ottawa.'
Canada news
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Local elections profile: Bexley

Bexley is a suburban borough in southeast London known for its residential character, parks, and diverse demographics.
Left-wing politics
fromDefector
4 days ago

This Election Is Too Darn Important To Be Left To Merciful Salad Eaters | Defector

Democratic politicians gain legitimacy by being disliked by younger, more progressive individuals, reflecting a flawed political analysis in legacy media.
Digital life
fromAxios
4 days ago

Super scrollers sour on democracy: poll

Heavy social media use correlates with lower support for democracy and increased acceptance of subjective facts and political violence.
#voting-rights
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

The right to exist: Voter identification, democracy and creating an infrastructure of citizenship | amNewYork

UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Voting age could be reduced under new reforms because young people are the future'

The UK government proposes lowering the voting age to 16 in national elections, citing young people as the nation's future, alongside electoral reforms including automatic voter registration and foreign donation restrictions.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

The right to exist: Voter identification, democracy and creating an infrastructure of citizenship | amNewYork

Voting rights are essential for democracy, yet access is hindered by voter ID laws that disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Voting age could be reduced under new reforms because young people are the future'

The UK government proposes lowering the voting age to 16 in national elections, citing young people as the nation's future, alongside electoral reforms including automatic voter registration and foreign donation restrictions.
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.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 week 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
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Local elections profile: Bromley

Bromley is the largest London borough by area, featuring a mix of urban and rural environments with significant green spaces.
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.
US Elections
fromPBS News
4 days ago

WATCH: Trump signs executive order to create national list of eligible voters

President Trump signed an executive order to create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters, aiming to restrict voting ahead of midterm elections.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Local elections in Serbia: Is Vucic's party losing its grip?

Serbia's ruling party, SNS, won local elections amid serious allegations of electoral fraud and violence.
France politics
fromThe Nation
1 week 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.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Local elections profile: Brent

Brent is one of the most ethnically diverse local authorities in the UK, with a mix of urban districts in the east and suburban neighbourhoods in the west.
London politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Green candidate replaced by rival who complained about him

A leading Green election candidate was suspended after a complaint, allowing a rival to take his place on the party's list.
#save-america-act
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

How the SAVE Act Seeks to Undermine the Right to Vote

The SAVE America Act imposes citizenship proof requirements for voting, undermining the constitutional right to vote under the guise of preventing voter fraud.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

How the SAVE Act Seeks to Undermine the Right to Vote

The SAVE America Act imposes citizenship proof requirements for voting, undermining the constitutional right to vote under the guise of preventing voter fraud.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 weeks ago

Why We Need a Formal, Mandatory, and Remunerated "Citizen Lobby"

Post-Cold War optimism about democracy and internet freedom has been undermined by geopolitical tensions, neoliberalism, nationalism, and corporate influence that concentrate power among the already wealthy.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

I've spent a decade fighting Trump. Here are six lessons I've learned | Saul Austerlitz

Grassroots activism has grown significantly in response to political challenges, emphasizing daily engagement and community mobilization against authoritarianism.
Games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

BallotGuessr is Geoguessr for budding political pundits

BallotGuessr is a GeoGuessr-based game where players guess 2024 election results for counties using Google Street View clues and contextual environmental details.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Local elections profile: Barnet

Barnet is one of London's least urban-looking boroughs, characterized by leafy suburbs, picture postcard villages, and Green Belt countryside, making it a unique area in the city.
London politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Starmer kicks off crucial local election campaign with vow to fight for our values'

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-the-ground reporting during critical moments in US history.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Americans are split on wanting the National Guard to monitor voting, a new poll finds

46% of Americans support National Guard presence at polling places during midterm elections, with Republicans showing stronger support, though federal deployment would be illegal.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Pro-EU liberals see narrow win in Slovenia as key Italian referendum enters final hours Europe live

Robert Golob's liberal party won Slovenia's elections, narrowly defeating Janez Jansa's conservatives, while significant elections occurred in France and Germany.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Starmer to say Iran war means Labour's values needed more than ever at local elections campaign launch UK politics live

Keir Starmer is addressing the economic impact of the Iran war while launching Labour's local elections campaign amid poor projections for the party.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Local elections profile: Barking and Dagenham

Barking and Dagenham is a diverse, affordable borough in east London with a young population and significant historical sites.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Slovenia election a battle for country's 'identity'

The accordion symbolizes Slovenian identity and is used in political campaigns by the Slovenian Democratic Party.
#electoral-reform
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK news

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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Reform UK unveils proposals for electoral reform after by-election result

Reform UK proposes restricting postal voting to specific groups and removing voting rights for Commonwealth citizens, claiming current postal voting undermines election integrity.
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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Reform UK unveils proposals for electoral reform after by-election result

Reform UK proposes restricting postal voting to specific groups and removing voting rights for Commonwealth citizens, claiming current postal voting undermines election integrity.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week 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.
#voter-id-requirements
US politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

An effort similar to the SAVE Act was tried once, but was blocked by courts when over 30,000 eligible citizens were prevented from registering to vote | Fortune

New Hampshire's proof-of-citizenship law requires voters to present passports or birth certificates instead of driver's licenses, creating barriers for citizens like Joshua Bogdan who previously voted without issue.
US politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

An effort similar to the SAVE Act was tried once, but was blocked by courts when over 30,000 eligible citizens were prevented from registering to vote | Fortune

New Hampshire's proof-of-citizenship law requires voters to present passports or birth certificates instead of driver's licenses, creating barriers for citizens like Joshua Bogdan who previously voted without issue.
France politics
fromThe Local France
1 year ago

Explained: How France's two-round voting system works

France uses a two-round voting system for most domestic elections, where candidates must compete twice unless one achieves over 50% in the first round.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

No evidence of 'family voting' in by-election

GMP said there was 'no evidence to suggest any intent to influence or refrain a person from voting as stated in the Ballot Secrecy Act 2023'.
UK politics
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Reform and Restore surge in betting markets as voter shift accelerates - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Reform UK and Restore Britain are gaining significant traction in political betting markets, indicating a shift in voter sentiment ahead of the next general 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.
France politics
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

How to arrange a proxy vote in France

French voters unable to attend polling stations can appoint an eligible proxy to cast their vote, with applications processed at local police stations or online.
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.
World politics
fromPrivacy International
2 months ago

Election observers adopt Principles and Guidance for Observing Personal Data Use in Elections

International election observation must monitor and regulate personal data and data-intensive technologies across the election cycle to protect electoral integrity and voter privacy.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Starmer abandons plans to cancel May council elections in latest U-turn

Sir Keir Starmer has abandoned plans to postpone elections across 30 councils this May after being warned it would be illegal, in yet another humiliating U-turn for the government. Local government secretary Steve Reed had previously approved proposals to delay the polls for more than 4.5 million people to help deliver a major reorganisation of local authorities. But on Monday, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) spokesperson said it was abandoning the plan in the face of new legal advice a climbdown that has been claimed as a victory for Reform UK, which had launched legal action against the government to challenge the proposed delay.
UK news
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

60% of Welsh voters unaware of how new system will work in May elections

Nearly 60% of Welsh voters lack awareness of the new closed list voting system for May's Senedd elections, with widespread confusion about devolved versus Westminster powers persisting 26 years after devolution began.
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.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Essex county election going ahead - minister

Essex County Council elections will proceed on 7 May 2026, with the Secretary of State declining to include them in postponement legislation.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Crisis in Polling Is a Problem for Democracy

Gallup ended presidential-approval polling amid falling trust, rising costs, competition, and concerns about retaliation tied to President Trump's low approval ratings.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Farage calls for changes to election voting rules

Nigel Farage calls for restricting voting rights to British citizens only and limiting postal votes to those with legitimate reasons, citing fraud and intimidation concerns.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Why are so many English councils delaying elections and why is it controversial?

Local council elections in about a third of areas may be postponed to 2027 due to government-led reorganisation, prompting opposition claims Labour fears the vote.
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
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

American Democracy Is Showing Signs of Life

American democracy faced severe authoritarian threats under Trump but shows resilience through declining presidential support, mass protest, citizen defense, political opposition, and judicial resistance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I see two things in Gorton and Denton: palpable frustration and the need for wise voting to stop Reform | Polly Toynbee

If Labour wins in what has been an over-50% solid red-voting area since the second world war, that will calm nerves on its febrile back (and front) benches. If Labour loses, heavy blame will fall on Keir Starmer for fixing the party's ruling NEC to bar Andy Burnham's selection, ensuring he couldn't challenge for the leadership without a Westminster seat.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Polling booths to be set up in train stations and supermarkets to encourage voting

England will pilot advance voting at supermarkets, train stations, and other public locations to remove practical barriers and boost turnout.
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.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Starting gun fired on crucial election as Wales' parliament returns

Welsh Labour, Plaid Cymru and Conservatives opened the 2026 campaign with heated Senedd clashes over independence, electoral positioning, bus-fare caps and scrapping stamp duty.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Five things we learned from Senedd election debate

The 2026 Welsh Senedd will expand to 96 seats with proportional representation, creating electoral uncertainty as Labour faces serious challenges from Plaid Cymru and Reform.
#voting-age
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Protest by-elections branded a 'waste of money'

Council leader said councillors triggering by-elections in protest would waste taxpayers' money because each by-election costs about £25,000.
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