The post Taylor joins Rudaw to discuss delays in KRG formation appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Unless the next government restores both security and institutional credibility, Peru’s democracy risks becoming not merely ungovernable, but unrecognizable. The post Peru at a breaking point: How ten years of political chaos opened the door to organized crime appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
The party of Argentine President Javier Milei grew its share of seats in Congress in Sunday’s midterm elections. The post Milei just got a midterm boost. What’s next for Argentina? appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
From witnessing her father‘s suicide to losing everything in a home fire, Jolanda Jones says she knows what it’s like| TheGrio
Half-jokingly referring to it as “the first scandal of my political life,” Bruce Harrell challenger Katie Wilson has produced a smart video response to what she is calling “Momgate” after the incumbent’s campaign seized on last week’s report from KUOW … Continue reading →| CHS Capitol Hill Seattle News
Proposition 50, a contentious California measure to redraw congressional districts, which experts say could flip five Republican seats, is poised to give Latinos a big say at a time when economic pessimism has spread in this voting bloc. The post Souring on GOP Economics, California Latinos Favor Redistricting, Poll Finds appeared first on San Francisco Public Press.| San Francisco Public Press
When the founders stood up to King George, they were told it was impossible. But they won. When abolitionists fought to end slavery, they were told it was impossible. But they won. When workers organized unions, when women demanded the vote, when Black Americans fought segregation, when LGBTQ people demanded equality — they were told it was impossible. But they won. They did it then. We can do it now. The post No Kings — From Our Smallest Towns to Our Largest Cities appeared first on .|
If elected, Mahmood would become the first Bangladeshi American Muslim mayor in the city. The post Hamtramck City Councilman Muhith Mahmood runs for mayor amid city council investigations appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
Montana voters are having their first encounter with a new requirement to provide their birth year on the back of mail-in ballot envelopes alongside the previously required signature line. The change is a result of a legislative mandate aimed at enhancing mail election security. Election officials in Montana’s two largest counties, Yellowstone and Missoula, said the change had already forced them to reject hundreds of ballots in early returns. The post New law requires election officials to...| Montana Free Press
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing access to food due to the USDA's new work requirements for SNAP eligibility, which will be enforced starting November 2025, and community organizations are stepping up to fight food insecurity and support those in need.| Davis Vanguard
Early results in Argentina's legislative elections on Sunday showed a landslide victory for President Javier Milei.| CNBC
Candidate surveys, especially to local school board candidates, is an effective way for school library advocates to line up support and understand opposition before an election.| Politics in Practice
An organization for seniors touting itself as the “conservative alternative to the AARP” is fomenting distrust in elections and advocating for a federal rules change that could disenfranchise more than 12 million voters aged 65 or older. The post Right-Wing Astroturf Group for Older Americans Pushes for Election Rule That Could Disenfranchise More Than 12 Million Seniors appeared first on EXPOSEDbyCMD.| EXPOSEDbyCMD
Roberts launched his legal career targeting the Voting Rights Act. The post John Roberts Has Positioned the Court to Help Republicans Rig the Midterms and Keep Trump in Control of Congress appeared first on EXPOSEDbyCMD.| EXPOSEDbyCMD
As Trump wages war on US cities, GOP-led states have swiftly passed an array of laws threatening their autonomy.| EXPOSEDbyCMD
Kevin Morris came to WCU to talk about the 60th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act on Oct. 20 in the UC Theater, where over 90 students came to hear him. Morris is a senior researc…| The Western Carolina Journalist
Early voting is now open in North Carolina for the 2025 municipal election season. Early voting will run until Nov. 1. During municipal elections, voter choose officials to represent them in their local governments, including mayor, councilpersons and board of commissioners. “Local elections have the greatest impact on citizens’ day-to-day lives, so it’s important to […]| The Western Carolina Journalist
The election will determine leadership for the county’s four incorporated towns: Sylva, Dillsboro, Webster and Forest Hills. The profiles were published in The Sylva Herald. A total of 17 seats across the four municipalities are up for election, including mayoral and town or village board positions. Residents must live within a municipality for at least […]| The Western Carolina Journalist
As Dutch voters head to the polls on October 29 for parliamentary elections, our experts provide their insights on the defining issues of the campaign.| Atlantic Council
Earlier this summer, the Post asked our readers what issues you wanted to hear candidates running for Spring Hill mayor to address leading up to the Nov. 4 election. Based on that feedback, we developed a five-item questionnaire centering the issues most important to Spring Hill residents. Each day this week, we’re publishing the candidates’ […]| Johnson County Post
Flowers bloom outside of the Mount Vernon city hall building in June. The City of Mount Vernon will ask residents on the November ballot to approve a property tax increase to boost the city's public safety services. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)Residents will vote on property tax increase to address budget shortfall in November| Cascadia Daily News
The UN urges Haiti’s transitional leaders to announce elections soon as insecurity and displacement worsen ahead of the Feb. 2026 transition deadline. The post Security Council warns Haiti’s leaders: Time running out to restore security and hold elections appeared first on The Haitian Times.| The Haitian Times
Bolivia has elected centrist Rodrigo Paz as its new president, marking the country’s most significant political shift in nearly two decades. After a runoff on Sunday, Paz won 54.5 percent of the vote, ending the long dominance of the left-wing Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS) and signaling a return to pragmatic diplomacy after years of ideological polarization. Paz’s victory was an immense shock even in Bolivia. Until the first round, he had been polling at around seven percent and was dism...| Responsible Statecraft
In recent weeks, mass rallies have been organized in many Western cities to protest the mass murder and destruction of housing and infrastructure in Gaza. The declared goal, as expressed in slogans and appeals, was to pressure the government to take action to end the war, ranging from recognizing the Palestinian state to imposing an arms embargo. The following is based on a recent article about these demonstrations in Spain.| Left wing communism
Après Gaza-Palestine, maintenant la Syrie, puis le monde English, Spanish Que se passe-t-il à Gaza et en Cisjordanie ? Ce que nous avons vu au cours des deux dernières années est clairement un mass…| Left wing communism
A new administrative order seeks to radically reduce state regulations that underpin dozens of professions, utilities, elections and more| Chilkat Valley News
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk A controversial piece of legislation to postpone the date for New Caledonia’s crucial provincial elections passed its first hurdle in the French Senate on Wednesday. The vote was endorsed in the French Upper House by a large majority of 299-42. The day before, another piece of| Asia Pacific Report
COMMENTARY: By Gerard Otto of G News Of 42 referendums, 17 voted to retain Māori Wards in Aotearoa New Zealand’s local elections yesterday, which suggests something about where we are at as a nation — but you already knew that right? We all know that it’s only recently that we’ve been attempting to teach New| Asia Pacific Report
By Mary Afemata, of Local Democracy Reporting Fauono Ken Laban has been elected Mayor of Lower Hutt, making history as Aotearoa New Zealand’s first Pasifika mayor. Fauono secured 8704 votes, comfortably ahead of Brady Dyer (6974), Karen Morgan (5529), and Prabha Ravi (3608). His victory marks a historic milestone for Pacific representation in local government.| Asia Pacific Report
Candidates for the Virginia House of Delegates raised a record $63.7 million in campaign funds by Sept. 30 this year, compared to the previous high of $59.6 million in 2021. Democratic House candidates have raised a total of $44.2 million this cycle, their most in the last two decades. Republicans have raised $19.6 million, down […]| Ballotpedia News
Virginia is one of two states holding gubernatorial elections this November, along with New Jersey. In both states, the incumbents are term-limited, and both elections made our list of the top 10 November races to watch. Here’s a look at where the candidates in Virginia stand on issues related to K-12 education. Who are the […]| Ballotpedia News
Saturday October 18 people all across the USA will be protesting. I have no doubt some of you will participate. The following was posted on a local web site. “Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in […]| ladysighs
At least 33 Indian polling staff died on the last day of voting from heatstroke in just one state, a top election official said Sunday, after scorching temperatures gripped swathes of the country.| France 24
A new Montana law requiring a voter’s birth year has led to county election officials rejecting an abnormal number of ballots for this year’s local elections. Ballots sent to Montana voters this election year look a little different than in years past. Underneath the ballot envelope’s signature line are four rectangles, with instructions to fill in a […]| Daily Montanan
Argentinians head to the polls on October 26, and the outcome could determine the future of President Javier Milei’s efforts to reform the country’s economy. The post Milei’s economic plan meets its midterm test appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
The recent election demonstrated that parties committed to democracy and European alignment can triumph at the ballot box despite Russian tactics. The post How Moldova’s democracy succeeded against Russian interference appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
With center-right President-elect Rodrigo Paz taking power in November after nearly two decades of left-wing governance, there will likely be significant shifts in Bolivia’s economic, security, and foreign policies. The post What Bolivia’s move to the center means for its economy, foreign policy, and security appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
How do democracies die? Not with a dramatic coup, but through quiet, intentional dismantling—rules bent just slightly, laws rewritten, oppositions discredited and then disarmed. This warning from political scientists has proven prophetic across South and Southeast Asia, where the past decade has witnessed steady democratic erosion. The post South and Southeast Asia are on the front lines of the democracy-autocracy showdown appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Left-wing rule has left the country’s economy in chaos The post Bolivia votes for ‘capitalism for all’ appeared first on The Spectator World.| The Spectator World
Earlier this summer, the Post asked our readers what issues you wanted to hear candidates running for Merriam City Council to address leading up to the Nov. 4 election. Based on that feedback, we developed a five-item questionnaire centering the issues most important to Merriam residents. Each day this week, we’re publishing the candidates’ responses […]| Johnson County Post
See full results from the Virginia state election.| www.nytimes.com
Voting is underway for the Nov. 4, 2025, Coordinated Election, and there are 23 convenient ballot drop boxes located across Douglas County for you to securely return your voted ballot.… The post Vote Early. Near You. appeared first on Douglas County.| Douglas County
Douglas County voters — watch for your Coordinated Election ballot in your mailbox. Ballots are being mailed to eligible Douglas County registered voters starting today, Friday, Oct. 10. What’s on…| Douglas County
Attorney General Austin Knudsen has approved a second ballot initiative seeking to enshrine nonpartisan judicial elections into the Montana Constitution but has rewritten the language of the initiative, despite a lawsuit challenging a similar rewrite just weeks ago. Montanans for Nonpartisan Courts is one of two committees bringing ballot initiatives forward for the 2026 election […]| Daily Montanan
BOZEMAN – In what felt at times like a solemn church service and others a rock concert celebrating conservatism, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy took the stage Tuesday night at Turning Point USA’s event on Montana State’s campus in Bozeman. The organization’s founder, Charlie Kirk, was killed last month during […]| Daily Montanan
A group aiming to protect ballot initiatives in Montana has filed a Constitutional amendment to ensure Montanans can petition to enact laws in the state without interference. “This initiative protects the right of Montana voters to propose and vote on laws that matter to them,” said SK Rossi, spokesperson for Montanans Decide, in a statement. […]| Daily Montanan
Earlier this summer, the Post asked our readers what issues you wanted to hear candidates running for Shawnee City Council to address leading up to the Nov. 4 election. Based on that feedback, we developed a five-item questionnaire centering the issues most important to Shawnee residents. Each day this week, we’re publishing the candidates’ responses […]| Johnson County Post
NEWARK, N.J.—Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D., N.J.) rallied with Newark mayor and Louis Farrakhan acolyte Ras Baraka (D.) and Chigozie Onyema, a defund the police advocate, on Sunday as her lead in New Jersey’s gubernatorial race shrinks leading into the home stretch.| freebeacon.com
Republican Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney is running again for Wisconsin Attorney General.| WPR
Statisticians in election forensics are analyzing the 2024 election data using the methods of their field. And they're finding weirdness.| Priscilla Stuckey
Earlier this summer, the Post asked our readers what issues you wanted to hear candidates running for Spring Hill mayor to address leading up to the Nov. 4 election. Based on that feedback, we developed a five-item questionnaire centering the issues most important to Spring Hill residents. Each day this week, we’re publishing the candidates’ […]| Johnson County Post
Following is a summary of recommended votes for the 2024 Mesa County General Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025: School […]| AnneLandmanBlog
Georgia Republicans are worried about low voter turnout for the upcoming election, as less than 1% of registered voters in Coastal Georgia counties have cast early ballots, with the potential for a "blood-in-the-water" effect ahead of next year's mid-term elections if Republican incumbents lose their races. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.| The Current
The Georgia Public Service Commission, which regulates investor-owned utilities and affects nearly every Georgian, is up for election in November, with two Republican incumbents running against two Democrats. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.| The Current
Early voting in Georgia ends on Oct. 31st, with absentee ballots due by Nov. 4th, and drop boxes available during business hours of early voting. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.| The Current
Three of the seven city council members are declining to run for reelection| www.cascadiadaily.com
Two Whatcom County school districts are asking voters for more money this November| www.cascadiadaily.com
This year, six candidates are competing for two seats on the East Lansing City Council. To get to know candidates better, ELi asked candidates to respond to three different questions in 200 words or less. The third and final question we asked candidates was about their ideas to improve environmental sustainability. The question reads as...| East Lansing Info
Candidates for East Lansing City Council responded to questions from ELi.| East Lansing Info
Candidates for East Lansing City Council responded to questions from ELi.| East Lansing Info
The Beacon is charting a path that not only incorporates community voice and how that shapes our reporting but also holding people in power accountable and engaging with people that way through civics. When Edgar Palacios, president and CEO of The Latinx Education Collaborative (LEC) and Revolución Educativa (RevEd), shared that they were hosting a […] The post What The Beacon heard at the KCKPS Board Candidate Forum appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
La mitad de los candidatos del distrito escolar de KCKPS coincidieron en que el financiamiento del distrito está cargando demasiado a los contribuyentes. The post Vacunas, impuestos y pronombres: Así piensan los candidatos a la junta escolar de Kansas City, Kansas, en 2025 appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
Eight candidates are vying for just four spots. They explained their priorities for the college and their assessment of how it is serving the community. The post Meet your 2025 Johnson County Community College Board of Trustees candidates appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
Seven candidates are running for four positions on the KCKCC board Nov. 4. We asked about their priorities for the college. The post These KCKCC Board of Trustees candidates want your vote in 2025 appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
We researched the six candidates who are competing for three open spots on the Spring Hill school board in 2025.| Beacon: Kansas City
The City & Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Election Staff are continuing to process ballots from the October 7 2025, Regular Municipal Election. Updated preliminary results, including all ballots reviewed, approved, and scanned through Friday, October 10, are now available online: https://juneau.org/clerk/elections Election staff estimate that there are 200–400 ballots remaining to be counted. [...]| City and Borough of Juneau
Preliminary unofficial results for the 2025 CBJ Regular Municipal Election are now posted on the CBJ Elections webpage at https://juneau.org/clerk/elections. Results include all ballots received and verified through Monday, October 6. Based on the trends of previous elections, the preliminary unofficial results now posted are expected to represent approximately 50-60% of the final and total ballot count.| City and Borough of Juneau
The former president says principal elections will let parents take schools back from “radical Marxist maniacs."| Education Week
Editor’s note: This campaign statement was provided by the Town of Pelham Receiver of Taxes candidate Cathy Mazzaro. The Pelham Examiner publishes campaign statements in the form received as a service to the community. Dear Friends and Neighbors, My name is Cathy Mazzaro, and I am delighted to seek re-election as the Town’s Receiver of...| Pelham Examiner
Town Council Supervisor candidates Dan McLaughlin and Theresa Mohan went head-to-head at a debate hosted by the League of Women Voters last Thursday at the Town Hall. In McLaughlin’s opening statement, he noted his six years as supervisor on the council, as well as the board’s ability to “offer outstanding programs within a sensitive and...| Pelham Examiner
Editor’s note: This campaign statement was provided by Pelham Manor trustee candidate Ryan Kurtz. The Pelham Examiner publishes statements in the form received as a service to the community. My name is Ryan Kurtz and I’m running for Pelham Manor Trustee on the Democratic and (independent) Manor Together lines. Please join Mark Cardwell, Debbie Winstead,...| Pelham Examiner
How a dissatisfied Netherlands is sliding further toward authoritarian capitalism| The Left Berlin
As the English Left struggles to reproduce itself, positive regionalism should play a part in what comes next| The Left Berlin
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 17: In rare comments, the head of Britain's MI5 warns that China is a daily national security threat, sparking outrage over why charges were dropped against two men accused…| France 24
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Georgians embraced democracy. But a new generation, faced with the return of authoritarian rule, find themselves fighting for their freedoms . The post A Message from a Budding Autocracy appeared first on Coda Story.| Coda Story
By Erica C. Barnett D’Vonne Pickett, the owner of The Postman mailing and shipping store and in the Central District,… The post “It Was Cold”: Mothers Who Lost Children to Gun Violence Say Harrell Ignored Their Pleas for Help appeared first on PubliCola.| PubliCola
By Erica C. Barnett As readers may know, I’ve spent much of the last month attending Seattle mayoral debates and… The post Harrell Says King County Public Health is “Failing Us,” Talks Tough on Trump, and Muses About an AI Wall Where You Can Ask MLK What He Had for Breakfast appeared first on PubliCola.| PubliCola
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It represents the opinion of the author, and does not necessarily reflect the views […] The post LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former Councilmember endorses candidates for City Council, 33rd State Representative appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.| The B-Town (Burien) Blog
Candidates for Port of Seattle Commission and Washington’s 33rd Legislative District will share the stage Wednesday, Oct. 22, for a community forum focused on airport-related issues and neighborhood concerns. The […] The post Port of Seattle Commission and 33rd District Candidate Forum will be held in Burien Wednesday, Oct. 22 appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.| The B-Town (Burien) Blog
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified Burien resident. It represents the opinion of the author, and does not necessarily reflect the […] The post LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Our community deserves leaders who know our schools from the inside out’ appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.| The B-Town (Burien) Blog
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified Burien resident. It represents the opinion of the author, and does not necessarily reflect the […] The post LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former Highline School Board director backs incumbents appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.| The B-Town (Burien) Blog
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since our creation in 2007, The B-Town Blog allows residents running for local office one free post for when they announce their candidacy. If you are a candidate running […] The post Tim Berge announces candidacy for Highline Water District Commissioner, Position #4 appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.| The B-Town (Burien) Blog
EDITOR’S NOTE: This post has been updated with a few minor corrections. The League of Women Voters is a national nonpartisan non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote the informed and active […] The post Burien City Council candidates tackle taxes, transparency and tacos at Oct. 7 forum appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.| The B-Town (Burien) Blog
The borough relies on hundreds of Election Day workers to staff polling stations and count ballots.| Mat-Su Sentinel
Candidates for Mat-Su Assembly and School Board respond to your questions in this handy, easy-to-use guide.| Mat-Su Sentinel
Panel details the evolution of voting rights and election integrity from our nation’s history to now.| Boston College Law School Magazine
In hindsight it may have been a bad idea for the opposition leader to borrow heavily from the playbook of a volatile, unpredictable public figure and hope that figure remained a stable and consistent friend to Canada through a Canadian election cycle. The post Editor’s Rant: A flipped script appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsEditor's column & Production Tips - Grainews
In the context of current events, matters such as the well-being of the ag sector are discussed in this election cycle mainly in terms of collateral damage. The post Editor’s Rant: Contents under pressure appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsEditor's column & Production Tips - Grainews
Two students from UConn’s Master of Public Policy (MPP) and Master of Public Administration (MPA) programs traded classroom work for the nation’s capital this summer, immersing themselves in federal policy work. Read more about their experiences in higher education access and election integrity.| School of Public Policy
We posted this video and asked AIMCats from the UK to explain what we are seeing in this video – propaganda, truth, a mix? Our colleagues keep us in the truth lane: Ben wrote: Here’s wh…| AIM Truth Bits
Your Party should righty be seen as an inspirational effort to reclaim democracy for ordinary people. Your Party aims to include the millions of people who have been deliberately excluded from mean…| Thoughts of a Leicester Socialist
Outside China, WeChat is a conduit for translating and circulating English-language information among the Chinese diaspora. Australian domestic political campaigns exploit the gaps between platform governance and national media policy, using Chinese-language digital media outlets that publish through WeChat’s “Official Accounts” feature, to reproduce disinformation from English-language sources. The post Contextualizing critical disinformation during the 2023 Voice referendum on WeChat:...| HKS Misinformation Review
Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani has consistently led polls in the contest, where his strongest opponent is former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.| CNBC
At a candidate forum in Midway, sponsored by the Liberty County Branch of the NAACP, candidates discussed issues such as lack of transparency from City Hall, poor cell service, the need for new businesses, and the need for a professional grant writer to bring in money for the city.| The Current
The recent local elections were a good chance for a quick reminder of how scraping can help quickly release the data trapped in the amber of HTML| andydickinson.net
Tunisia shows that revolutions do not always collapse immediately into dictatorship or war – they can stumble, backslide, and persist in twilight.| E-International Relations
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has deep ties to Leonard Leo, the conservative activist who helped engineer the rightward shift of the Supreme Court, through a close friend and a consulting firm they co-founded. The post The Leo Network Behind Virginia’s Attorney General appeared first on EXPOSEDbyCMD.| EXPOSEDbyCMD
Oil industry heir John Hess, the longtime former CEO of Hess Corporation and current director at Chevron, is tied for the second largest donor to Fix the City, a super PAC backing former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s campaign for mayor of New York City. The post Chevron Director Pumps $1 Million Into Pro-Cuomo Super PAC appeared first on EXPOSEDbyCMD.| EXPOSEDbyCMD
The race drew 10 candidates, the city’s largest mayoral field in recent memory, amid a backdrop of political tension and shifting alliances.| CityView NC
With their dehumanizing rhetoric and soft-on-crime policies, progressives create permission structures that excuse crime and violence, remove accountability, and blur the distinction between right and wrong. As if that weren’t enough, in New York they have also created powerful disincentives for good citizens to protect themselves or others from crime. The post Lawlessness Is a Choice appeared first on Imprimis.| Imprimis