By Margot Staunton, RNZ Pacific senior journalist Bougainvilleans went to the polls today, keen to elect a leader who will continue their fight for independence. “There’s a mood of excitement among the people here,” said Electoral Commissioner Desmond Tsianai. “It is important that this election is successful and credible, because we want legitimate leaders in| Asia Pacific Report
Under the map proposed by Gov. Mike Kehoe and carried by Rep. Dirk Deaton, Jackson County voters would be split between districts stretching into eastern, southern and northern Missouri. The post ‘Kansas City hangs in the balance’: Contentious hearing kicks off Missouri redistricting effort appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
Weeks before local elections in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany’s most populous state, the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) has been rocked by the sudden deaths of seven candidates. These fatalities, occurring within a tight timeframe leading up to the September 14 vote, have sparked intense scrutiny. Official accounts from German authorities paint them as mere […] The post Germany’s AfD Suffers Series of Candidate Deaths Ahead of Local Vote appeared first on National File.| National File
It's Easy! Register to Vote or Update Your Voter Information Have you changed your name, residence address or mailing address, an updated voter registration application should be completed. Register to vote or update your information at any of the following physical locations during regular office hours: State Division of Elections’ Office, 240 Main St., Room [...]| City and Borough of Juneau
As of June 20, 2025, the Municipal Clerk's Office is in the final 10-day check for the 3 citizens petitions circulated by Affordable Juneau: Charter Amendment Short Title: Mill Rate Cap Amendment Initiative Short Title: Poll Based Elections Initiative Short Title: Sales Tax Exemptions A final certification notice or denial notice will be provided by close [...]| City and Borough of Juneau
Have you ever thought about running for local office? This October, Juneau voters will elect several Assembly and School Board members—and one of them could be you. CBJ and the Juneau League of Women Voters will host the eleventh annual “How to Run for Local Office” workshop on Saturday, May 3, from 8:45 to 11:30 [...]| City and Borough of Juneau
Assembly Adopts Election Code Rewrite Ordinance 2025-14, March 3, 2025 On Monday, March 3, 2025, the Assembly adopted Ordinance 2025-14am An Ordinance Amending the City and Borough Title 29 Code Relating to Elections Processes and Procedures. In 2024, the Clerk’s Office received four petitions from citizens trying to engage in direct democracy. About 15% of [...]| City and Borough of Juneau
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Originally sent on July 3, 2024. A letter to the Legislative Council regarding Proposition 1 which will appear on the November 5, 2024, General Election ballot. The post Proposition 1 letter to the Legislative Council appeared first on Idaho Secretary of State.| Idaho Secretary of State
The Idaho Secretary of State’s Office announced today that the Idahoans for Open Primaries initiative has met the statutory requirements to appear on the November 5, 2024, General Election ballot. The post Idahoans for Open Primaries Initiative Qualifies for November Ballot appeared first on Idaho Secretary of State.| Idaho Secretary of State
Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane is pleased to announce the launch of a new system for reporting campaign finance donations and expenditures for political candidates and political action committees (PACs) and rich data for the public to track political influence. The post Idaho Secretary of State Launches New Campaign Finance Reporting System appeared first on Idaho Secretary of State.| Idaho Secretary of State
An Op-Ed by Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams, Utah Lieutenant Governor Deirdre Henderson, Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger & Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab. Originally published in the National Review, December 6, 2023 The post Both Parties Have Helped Weaken Trust in Our Electoral System. Both Must Help Restore It. appeared first on Idaho Secretary of State.| Idaho Secretary of State
Moderators Will Steinfeld and Melinda Munson will question four candidates for two open positions on the assembly and five candidates for the two open seats on the planning commission.| Chilkat Valley News
An updated regional breakdown of the last US election to include Alaska results and the final results for greater New York City and beyond| Nationhood Lab
This is the final story in a series about the six candidates for East Lansing City Council.| East Lansing Info
This is the fifth story in a series of six introducing candidates for East Lansing City Council.| East Lansing Info
This is the fourth story in a series of six introducing candidates for East Lansing City Council.| East Lansing Info
This is the third story in a series of six introducing candidates for East Lansing City Council.| East Lansing Info
This is the second story in a series of six introducing candidates for East Lansing City Council.| East Lansing Info
This is the first story in a series of six introducing candidates for East Lansing City Council.| East Lansing Info
If the millage passes, property taxes will increase by two mills and the Parks and Recreation Department will be insulated from cuts. If it fails, the implications are less clear.| East Lansing Info
(The Center Square) – The Honest Elections Project says states made significant gains on election integrity laws in 2025. A new report from the group says eight states banned foreign funding of ballot issue campaigns this year, bringing the national total to nine. Six states also banned ranked-choice voting in 2025, bringing the total to 17. Honest Elections Project Executive Director Jason … Read more The post States increasingly taking election integrity measures appeared first on The...| The Heartlander
Last month the government issued a new policy paper on its plans for reforming electoral law. Some of the proposals stemmed from a strategic review of electoral registration and conduct, which however was not released. But under FOI I have obtained a copy of it from MHCLG and have posted it here. It provides more details on the background and justification for some of the government’s intentions, and contains a substantial section on improving processes (such as postal ballots) for overseas...| Martin Rosenbaum
Days before the deadline to certify the World Zionist Congress elections, the organization’s ultimate judicial authority, the Zionist Supreme Court, ruled last week against disqualifying slates as a penalty for apparently fraudulent votes and other irregularities in this year’s election, according to a copy of the ruling obtained by eJewishPhilanthropy. The court’s decision, which was... Read More The post Zionist Supreme Court permits slates that received fraudulent votes to serve in c...| eJewishPhilanthropy
More than a dozen civil society groups in Europe submit joint response to EU Commission guidelines, calling for tougher measures to protect democracy| People vs. Big Tech
User researchers in the Elections Digital team are working on initiatives to improve voter registration by making the process simple and accessible. Find out how the team has been improving its understanding of the mobile-first experience of many citizens interacting with digital election services and what they learned along the way.| mhclgdigital.blog.gov.uk
The Ohio Supreme Court granted the city’s motion for reconsideration after it closed a suit seeking to remove some races from the November general election ballot.| Athens County Independent
Share This StoryPresident Donald Trump said on Aug. 30 that he has decided to issue an executive order to request that federal elections require the presentation of voter ID in order to cast a ballot. “Voter I.D. Must Be Part of Every Single Vote. No exceptions!” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “I […] The post Trump says he will issue executive order to require voter ID appeared first on Alpha News MN.| Alpha News MN
After only 34 days, a team of 120 volunteers succeeded in gathering enough valid signatures to get a measure on […]| AnneLandmanBlog
In a fact-free and shockingly authoritarian rant on Truth Social on the morning of August 18, convicted felon/adjudicated sexual […]| AnneLandmanBlog
Although seven political parties have officially registered to contest Samoa’s general election on 29 August, three have been politically visible through their campaign activities and are likely to share among them the biggest slice of the parliament’s 51 seats. The question on everyone’s lips is: which one of them will win enough seats to form ... Read moreAbout the author/s Asofou So'o Asofou So'o was the founding professor of Samoan studies at the National University of Samoa from 20...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
Detroiters over 60 will pack the polls on Election Day. Here’s what their priorities are in the mayor’s race.| Outlier Media
"Diplomacy isn't about flipping a switch overnight and then everything will be fine again," the chancellor said in an interview.| POLITICO
Illinois is unsure whether it can release voters’ personal data, but the federal DOJ says the law is clearly on its side. The post DOJ demands Illinois voter personal information by Sept. 1 by Peter Hancock appeared first on Capitol News Illinois - A service of the Illinois Press Foundation| Capitol News Illinois
A network of more than 200 coordinated accounts targeted Romania in a months-long operation supporting Simion and Georgescu The post Cross-platform campaign accuses Moldova’s Sandu of meddling in Romanian elections appeared first on DFRLab.| DFRLab
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/bulletin editor, and Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, RNZ Pacific journalist in Apia, Samoa A former New Zealand politician says there is a sense of relief in Samoa following snap general election day. Aupito William Sio is in Samoa to vote and support the communities he has responsibilities for as a chief. Aupito,| Asia Pacific Report
By Don Wiseman, RNZ Pacific senior journalist The dominant issue going into the next election in Bougainville next week is not much different from the last election five years ago. The autonomous Papua New Guinea region goes to the polls on September 4. In 2020, there were strong expectations Bougainville would soon be independent, given| Asia Pacific Report
By Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, RNZ Pacific journalist in Apia, Samoa| Asia Pacific Report
President Trump has been pressuring Gov. Mike Kehoe to call a special session for mid-decade redistricting. Republican lawmakers hope to gerrymander congressional lines around Kansas City. The post Missouri governor begins redistricting process after Trump pressure. Kansas City is the target appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
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Written by Bonnie, Yushih Liao. This article argues that Taiwan's democracy must be stress-tested. While the ultimate results may not have shifted parliamentary power: the campaign’s institutional impact, social effects, and geopolitical implications highlight a crucial inflexion point in Taiwan’s ongoing democratic development.Continue reading| Taiwan Insight
Written by Dr Chieh-chi HSIEH. This article analyses the winners and losers of the great recall election in Taiwan. It argues that while the two opposition parties (KMT and TPP) neither gained nor lost and the DPP is undoubtedly the main loser, the main winner is the Taiwanese society. The self-motivated attempts to recall their respective legislators, albeit unsuccessful, consolidate Taiwan's democracy.Continue reading| Taiwan Insight
Written by Meng Kit Tang. Taiwan’s 2025 mass recall movement mobilised unprecedented civic energy but failed to unseat a single lawmaker. This commentary explores how a campaign born of democratic hope left behind deeper polarisation, institutional strain, and little collective pride. The way forward will require not only better laws or more elections, but also maturity, dialogue, reform and healing. Continue reading| Taiwan Insight
Written by Tzu-chiao Su. This article suggests that the mass recall movement briefly opened a political Pandora’s box in Taiwan. Fortunately, the results of the vote managed to close it again…| Taiwan Insight
The Sunset supervisor's legislative record didn’t spur his recall drive. But it certainly won’t save him from it. Besides closing the Great Highway, what else has Joel Engardio done?| Mission Local
Early voting will be at Cliffdale Recreation Center, Kiwanis Recreation Center, and the Cumberland County Board of Elections Office.| CityView NC
Vice President JD Vance praised the sweeping federal budget bill for its potential to improve local manufacturing before a crowd of supporters in La Crosse on Thursday. The post JD Vance promotes Trump’s signature tax law in visit to key Wisconsin congressional district appeared first on WPR.| WPR
Report on FI summer school and larger impacts on the French left| The Left Berlin
Voting commenced in Samoa’s general election today, with more than 100,000 eligible voters heading to the polls to decide the country’s next government.| Asia Pacific Report
Ten years after its first edition and its author’s arrest, a book which adapts philosopher Gene Sharp’s work has a new edition. GV spoke with the author, Domingos da Cruz.| Global Voices
Editorial cartoons by Bob Engelhart & Rick McKee| CT News Junkie
Michiganders for Money Out of Politics now must collect 356,958 signatures within 180 days.| Planet Detroit
By Don Wiseman, RNZ Pacific senior journalist The President of Bougainville, Ishmael Toroama, says he is not feeling the pressure as he seeks a second five-year term in office. Bougainville goes to the polls next Thursday, September 4, with 404 candidates vying for 46 seats in the Parliament of the autonomous Papua New Guinea region.| Asia Pacific Report
By Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, RZ Pacific reporter in Apia, Samoa Pre-polling has kicked off in Samoa today, with around 1700 people expected to cast their votes ahead of Friday’s polling day. At the Tuana’imato Sports Complex in the capital, Apia, the atmosphere was upbeat as special voters began arriving. Special voters include those from Savai’i, the| Asia Pacific Report
COMMENTARY: By Asofou So’o Although seven political parties have officially registered to contest Samoa’s general election this Friday, three have been politically visible through their campaign activities and are likely to share among them the biggest slice of the Parliament’s 51 seats. The question on everyone’s lips is: which one of them will win enough| Asia Pacific Report
It's time to look in the mirror, America: We chose catastrophe — there's no one else to blame| Salon.com
What kinds of political content thrive on TikTok during an election year? Our analysis of 51,680 political videos from the 2024 U.S. presidential cycle reveals that toxic and partisan content consistently attracts more user engagement—despite ongoing moderation efforts. Posts about immigration and election fraud, in particular, draw high levels of toxicity and attention. While Republican-leaning| Misinformation Review
Big bonuses for top cops, election fallout, anti-LGBTQ group relocates provocative event, and more. Monday, August 18 Harrell Fared Worst… The post This Week on PubliCola: August 23, 2025 appeared first on PubliCola.| PubliCola
1. Rachel Smith, the longtime CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, is moving on to become director of the… The post Chamber CEO Leaves, Mayor’s Office Contradicts SPD Explanation for Police Chief’s Bonus, Progressives Prevail in Burien, and More appeared first on PubliCola.| PubliCola
By Erica C. Barnett Claudia Balducci, a King County Council member who’s running for county executive, announced on Thursday that… The post County Executive Candidate Balducci Proposes Dedicated Funding for Retail Theft Prosecutions appeared first on PubliCola.| PubliCola
Bolivia’s economy is on the brink of collapse. The country is experiencing its highest inflation in 38 years: in June alone, prices rose by 5.2%, which is not| Foundation for Economic Education
Instruction for NC students in civics is spotty and often not a priority. Lessons don't soak in, leading to disengaged younger generations.| Carolina Public Press
Results of the 2025 German federal election. The main maps shows results for the single-member constituencies (Direktmandate), with crosshatching indicating seats forfeited under the new electoral law. The bottom left shows proportional list seats by state. Source: Erinthecute / Wikimedia Commons. Germany faces its deepest political and economic crisis since reunification. The economy has not recovered from the pandemic, class stratification has deepened (almost one fifth of residents are on ...| Lefteast
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Today, the Co-Chairs of the Minnesota Legislature’s Inclusive Democracy Caucus – Senator Liz Boldon (DFL-Rochester), Representative Cedrick Frazier (DFL-New Hope), and Representative Emma Greenman (DFL-Minneapolis) –… Read More »Inclusive Democracy Caucus Calls Out Trump’s Most Recent Unconstitutional Attempts to Interfere with State Election Administration The post Inclusive Democracy Caucus Calls Out Trump’s Most Recent Unconstitutional Attempts to Interf...| Minnesota Senate DFL
Rising fears mark Cote d'Ivoire's upcoming elections The post Côte d’Ivoire: Silent Fear as the 2025 Presidential Election Approaches appeared first on African Arguments.| African Arguments
Nationhood Lab's director unpacked the implications of the project's recent analysis of the 2025 Canadian federal election for the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, showing why Trumpist-style politics are a tough sell there.| Nationhood Lab
Nationhood Lab's director unpacked the implications of the project's recent analysis of the 2025 Canadian federal election for the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, showing why Trumpist-style politics are a tough sell there.| Nationhood Lab
Since being diagnosed, Medicaid has been my lifeline, providing the infusion treatments that allow me to function daily. Without this support, my quality of life would drastically decline, and I could face premature death. That’s why I am deeply concerned about the devastating impacts Republicans’ proposed Medicaid cuts would have on me, and countless other North Carolinians in our state’s small towns and rural communities. The post Medicaid is my lifeline. If Republicans cut it, I coul...| Welcome to Down Home!
I should have drowned when I was 9 years old in 1966... I remember the current. I remember sinking and never hitting any bottom. I remember gulping the murky brownish greenish water. I remember fighting with my arms in the wet darkness... If in your heart you do not understand the role of healing which public pools can play in our county, then I fear you my friends are continuing to be victimized by our collective historical trauma of racism. The post “I should have drowned” — Public sp...| Welcome to Down Home!
The first 100 days of any new administration are always considered crucial. This is the period when the incoming president looks to make a lasting impression and set the tone for what is to come. The one we are in right now has been a whirlwind unlike any other. The post Building Long-Lasting Change for Our People: Recapping the 2025 Issue Campaign Bootcamp appeared first on Welcome to Down Home!.| Welcome to Down Home!
The first 100 days of any new administration are always considered crucial. This is the period when the incoming president looks to make a lasting impression and set the tone for what is to come. The one we are in right now has been a whirlwind unlike any other. The post The First 100 Days of the New Administration: Fighting for North Carolina’s Working Families appeared first on Welcome to Down Home!.| Welcome to Down Home!
Major right-wing funders bankroll the GOP gerrymandering guru responsible for engineering new Texas maps to lock up MAGA control of the U.S. House of Representatives, an examination of tax filings by the Center for Media and Democracy shows.| EXPOSEDbyCMD
Our annual recommendations offer ways to recharge, make the most of the season, and come back ready to fight for progress. The post 18 Things to Do for Yourself, Wildlife, and the Planet Before Summer’s End appeared first on The Revelator.| The Revelator
The Department of Justice is pressuring San Francisco and other major California cities to release personal data on canceled voter registrations, raising legal and privacy questions.| www.kqed.org
“We’re in the middle of a war for the very soul and possibility of democracy,” legendary Texas populist Jim Hightower tells TRNN. “This is not a fight about the Texas legislature. This is a fight about whether the people themselves are going to be able to have a vote that matters.”| The Real News Network
Frank Seddio is representing Jules Parisien in over 500 cases — despite the physician's history of insurance fraud allegations.| New York Focus
In a battle prompted by President Trump, Texas and California could redraw lines that change whose votes really matter in the 2026 congressional elections.| Louisville Public Media
English, French, Spanish, Dutch Prophetische Worte der 57-jährigen Miri Rozovsky: „Wir müssen eine Revolution gegen diese Regierung starten. Aber wie?“ Am 9. August wird sie von einem französischen Journalisten auf dem Platz interviewt, auf dem jeden Freitag Demonstrationen gegen die...| Left wing communism
English, French, Spanish, German Profetische woorden van de 57-jarige Miri Rozovsky: “We moeten een revolutie tegen deze regering beginnen. Maar hoe?” Op 9 augustus wordt ze geïnterviewd door een Franse journalist op het plein waar elke vrijdag demonstraties tegen de...| Left wing communism
English, Spanish, German, Dutch Prophétiques paroles de Miri Rozovsky, 57 ans : « Nous devons lancer une révolution contre ce gouvernement. Mais comment ? » Le 9 août, elle est interviewée par un journaliste français sur la place où se...| Left wing communism
French, Spanish, German, Dutch Prophetic words from 57-year-old Miri Rozovsky: “We must start a revolution against this government. But how?” On August 9, she is interviewed by a French journalist in the square where demonstrations against the Netanyahu government are...| Left wing communism
Spanish We received some comments following an article, Restoring the EU’s dignity and strategic potential, we published in English and Spanish. Here are the comments and our replies in a letter to the comrade: Dear Comrade Psevdonimo, We apologize for not...| Left wing communism
Following an election day described by Bolivian authorities as peaceful, with no major incidents and| Orinoco Tribune – News and opinion pieces about Venezuela and beyond
Nationhood Lab's director unpacked the implications of the project's recent analysis of the 2025 Canadian federal election for the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, showing why Trumpist-style politics are a tough sell there.| Nationhood Lab
Your vote packs a punch! Whether you want to see cycleways improved, more climate action, safer streets, or just better local perks, casting your vote is the way to shape the place you live, work, and spend time with family and friends. Here's how to make sure everyone votes, actually.| Bike Auckland
Voting: Everyone gets a voice; that’s what makes us different, special and better. Is that ideal being subverted? Or have we misunderstood it all along?| FAIR
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Ex-EU commissioner cites health reasons as her Fine Gael party calls move “an awful shock.”| POLITICO
Cindy Myrex won the Republican runoff and will face Democrat Matt Glover on October 28.| Alabama Political Reporter
There is no doubt that 2024 will be a watershed year for world democracy. The United States appears to be well on track to voting an end to the great democratic experiment begun 250 years ago by Messrs Jefferson & co. There’s been a ‘lurch to the right’ elsewhere: the Netherlands, for instance, are organising … More 2024: a watershed year for world democracy| Matthew Wright
Form an undisclosed location, they emphasized the devastating effects of the proposed maps on democracy.| Mother Jones
The transit advocate's strong early performance in Seattle's mayoral primary is rekindling a national conversation about the power of bold transportation reform to win at the ballot box.| usa.streetsblog.org
There’s a shameless stunt at the heart of the Texas redistricting fight. It’s not the quorum-break.| Mother Jones
The government’s tactic of pretending not to notice civil rebellion and a comprehensive social and political crisis, i.e. to play the waiting game over a long period of time has, at least it appears so, started to work. Summer’s begun, the intensity of protests has gone down, the students are slowly returning to their academic duties. Despite everything though, small fires of resistance are continuing to ignite, mostly on the local level. What remains is the question of how to continue, t...| Mašina English
Written by Brian Hioe. This article argues that the great recall movement is more reminiscent of the 2018 than the 2016 elections. The recall movement is sometimes interpreted as the successor of t…| Taiwan Insight
Written by Jonathan Leung. This article argues that the 2025 mass recall campaign is an attempt to overthrow the legislative election result in 2024. It is also a form of snap election. It is also …| Taiwan Insight
Recent research found surprisingly little change in foreign assistance processes over the last 25 years, regardless of the Administration or its political affiliation. That history is poised to change. This was the basis for our Technology Salon that Envisioned USAID under Trump 2.0. The incoming Trump administration, Republican leadership of the Presidency, House, Senate, and... The post How Foreign Assistance Priorities Will Be Different Under Trump 2.0 appeared first on Technology Salon.| Technology Salon
Generative AI (GenAI) models like DALL-E and ChatGPT showcase the creativity and utility of AI. Yet these tools – which can generate realistic image, audio and video simulations at scale and then personalize this content – have serious implications for how much people trust the information they see and hear. Civil society organizations are highly...| Technology Salon
Mary Sheffield and Solomon Kinloch won Detroit’s mayoral primary. They’ll face off in the general election on Nov. 4.| Outlier Media
