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Putin braces for election stress test as Russians 'feel the pain' of struggling economy

Russia’s upcoming election is expected to cement United Russia’s dominance, but voter turnout and its margin of victory could offer clues to public discontent.

CNBC - US News - 2 hours ago

Morocco's 2026 election: A test of political trust and engagement

Youth unemployment, living costs and public services are key issues before the September 23 vote.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Skid Row payoffs, stolen voter IDs and illegal ballots exposed in election crackdown

Noncitizen voting and fraudulent voter registration cases were announced across several states this week, adding to DOJ's growing election fraud prosecutions from recent weeks.

Fox News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Sweden's center-left bloc set to win election, STV reports

The center-left opposition won the Swedish elections by a very slim margin, the public broadcaster reported after 99% of the votes were counted. Thorny negotiations await the bloc even if the result is confirmed.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Putin issues historic call ahead of Russian elections

The president has called voting a demonstration of civic responsibility and a “contribution to Russia’s victory”

Russia Today - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Senate Democrats meet with El-Sayed, rallying around Michigan nominee -- Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed met with Senate Democrats as they look to rally around his candidacy in the final sprint to November's election.

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed met with Senate Democrats as they look to rally around his candidacy in the final sprint to November's election.

CBS News - US News - 12 hours ago

Hegseth avoids impeachment vote with early House election recess

The House won't take a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after House leaders decided to leave Washington a day earlier than planned.

CNBC - US News - 12 hours ago

Russia stages early voting in occupied Ukraine ahead of national election - Russia has begun early voting in its parliamentary elections in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine's Donetsk region, with armed personnel accompanying election officials and voters. 15/09/2026

Video. Russia has begun early voting in its parliamentary elections in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine’s Donetsk region, with armed personnel accompanying election officials and voters.

Euronews - World - 14 hours ago

Wales internationals disagree on Tandy's best outside-half but both call for selection change

Alex Cuthbert and Tom Shanklin have given their views on Wales' big decisions

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future -- Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.

Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.

BBC News - World - 16 hours ago

Likud Seeks to Block Initiative to Fly Israelis From Abroad to Vote in Election

In its petition, Likud argued that the initiative could 'undermine the integrity of the election.' AID Coalition says Likud is trying to prevent engaged Israelis from having a say in the country's future

Haaretz - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Newt Gingrich makes bold election prediction on Sean Hannity's podcast

Newt Gingrich joins Sean Hannity on his podcast to discuss what shaped his political career. The former Speaker of the House also shares a bold prediction for the 2026 midterms.

Fox News - Opinion - 18 hours ago

Trump blasts Supreme Court over mail-in ballot ruling - Trump had sought to limit mail-in voting ahead of November's key midterm elections, which will determine the makeup of Congress for his final two years in office. 15/09/2026

Trump had sought to limit mail-in voting ahead of November's key midterm elections, which will determine the makeup of Congress for his final two years in office.

Euronews - World - 21 hours ago

University students launch 'student list' to shake up Serbia's elections - Serbia's university students formally entered the election race on Monday, 14 September, challenging President Aleksandar Vučić and his ruling party ahead of the 25 October early parliamentary vote. 15/09/2026

Video. Serbia’s university students formally entered the election race on Monday, 14 September, challenging President Aleksandar Vučić and his ruling party ahead of the 25 October early parliamentary vote.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Live updates from the 2026 Delaware primary election: Atkins wins Republican primary for House District 41 seat

The Daily State News will be posting results from Delaware’s Tuesday, Sept. 15, primary election races as they are decided.

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Quebec party leaders face off in first debate of election campaign

Party leaders try to cast themselves as best defenders of province’s interests amid the escalating Canada-U.S. trade war

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 1 day ago

Fewer than half of Americans expect midterm elections to be 'free and fair,' poll finds

Fewer than half of Americans believe the upcoming midterm elections will be "free and fair," according to a new poll — a sharp decline from after the 2024 election.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Alberta NDP net upset win in by-election

The new legislature member for Calgary-Shaw and Alberta's NDP leader Naheed Nenshi say concerns about a referendum on separation next month helped their cause in Monday's by-election in Calgary Shaw. Unofficial results show NDP candidate Kyle Campbell defeated the United Conservative Party candidate by nearly 600 votes.

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 1 day ago

It's National Voter Registration Day. Are you ready for California's upcoming election?

Here's how to register to vote and check your registration status ahead of California's 2026 general election.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Mapped: Swedish right and left blocs neck-and-neck in crucial election

Sweden’s election is on a knife-edge, with final results likely not to be confirmed until Wednesday

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Greens defend Zack Polanski's by-election campaign video in Urdu

Tory shadow communities secretary Katie Lam branded the campaign video as ‘poisonous’

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Can Polanski lead Greens to Holborn and St Pancras by-election win?

Keir Starmer’s constituency should be ripe for another by-election triumph for the Greens, but polls suggest it is Labour’s fight to lose, as Sean O’Grady explains

Independent UK - Politics - 1 day ago

Polanski gets boost in Holborn by-election between Greens and Labour

An independent candidate backed by 7,300 voters at the 2024 general election in the north London constituency is urging them to support the Green leader

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Supreme Court halts Trump's proposed limits on mail ballots for this year's elections

The justices turned down an emergency appeal from Trump's lawyers, who argued the government needed a new and untested system of unique bar codes to track millions of mailed ballots.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Mayor Johnson embarks on reelection bid, says he's best choice in race between 'real progressives and posers'

Mayor Brandon Johnson's reelection campaign announcement at the DuSable Museum Sunday was attended by a "who’s who" of Chicago’s progressive activist community.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Quebec party leaders prepare for two debates this week in election campaign

First debate is scheduled on Tuesday evening and will feature all five party leaders

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 2 days ago

Parties announce candidates to fight Labour and Greens in Holborn by-election

Labour has chosen Sagal Abdi-Wali, the leader of Camden Council, while the Greens’ candidate will be leader Zack Polanski.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Sweden Elections: Left Bloc Holds Narrow Edge in Vote, But Forming Gov't Likely Difficult

The left-wing bloc in Sweden appears to have won Sunday's general election after eking out a lead over the governing right-wing coalition.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Conservatives announce candidate for Holborn and St Pancras by-election

Ewan Cameron, a former Camden councillor, will be the Conservative representative in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

The state of Lower Saxony has voted in local elections seen as a gauge of support for the far-right AfD party.

The CDU is on course to win in municipal polls in the northwestern state of Lower Saxony that were seen as a gauge of support for the far-right AfD party.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 3 days ago

​Bangsamoro's parliamentary election is a turning point

It's a milestone of the self-determination fight in this region of the Philippines. It must be kept peaceful and fair.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 3 days ago

Reform 'could be the biggest party' if Burnham calls an early election

Exclusive: Calling an early vote would be a risky move for the PM in spite of Reform’s slump, Sir John Curtice warns

Independent UK - Politics - 4 days ago

UAE warned Netanyahu of 7 October attack, Israeli newspaper reports - Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a political storm and accusations in the middle of Israel's election campaign that he ignored a direct warning from the UAE about the imminence of Hamas' 7 October attack in 2023. 08/09/2026

Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a political storm and accusations in the middle of Israel’s election campaign that he ignored a direct warning from the UAE about the imminence of Hamas’ 7 October attack in 2023.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Ex-Tory campaign boss and wife plead guilty over general election bets

Anthony Lee was the Conservative’s director of campaigning

Independent UK - Politics - 6 days ago

WA's Supreme Court election heats up

Five races for seats on Washington’s state Supreme Court are set to get much more attention over the next two months.

The Columbian - Politics - 7 days ago

With Ald. Rodriguez not seeking reelection, Johnson loses key City Council ally

Ald. Mike Rodriguez (22nd), the Workforce Development Committee chair who helped Mayor Brandon Johnson deliver two of the proudest accomplishments on his progressive to-do list, won't be on the ballot next year.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 7 days ago

AfD's Ulrich Siegmund casts vote in key German state election - AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund casts his ballot in Saxony-Anhalt, where his party is seeking a historic breakthrough in the state election. 06/09/2026

Video. AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund casts his ballot in Saxony-Anhalt, where his party is seeking a historic breakthrough in the state election.

Euronews - World - 8 days ago

Can Palestinian elections still matter after the Gaza genocide?

The vote scheduled for 28 November is part of a larger struggle over whether Palestinians or outside powers decide who represents them

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 12 days ago

The Data-Center Backlash Looms Large Ahead of the Midterm Elections

The playbook for Democrats was already easy. Trump is making it even easier.

New York Magazine - Technology - 21 days ago

States working to fortify elections

State Democratic officials are preparing for chaos at the polls this November, as President Donald Trump casts doubt on election security and pushes for more federal involvement in local voting.

The Columbian - Politics - 25 days ago

Netanyahu turns on Türkiye as election pressure mounts, experts say

Experts say Netanyahu is increasingly portraying President Erdoğan and Türkiye as external threats as he seeks to consolidate his political base ahead of...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 28 days ago

Trump running out of options to fix inflation, economic woes before election, experts say

The economic pain many Americans feel after years of stagnant wages and steep inflation is unlikely to lift before the November elections, and could be a major liability for Republicans, according to experts.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 month ago

Count Binface turns by-election into global embarrassment for Farage

French readers are being offered an explainer by Le Figaro on the identity of Count Binface

Evening Standard - World - 2 months ago

Why were Russian disinformation, government propaganda and AI-generated campaigning ineffective in Hungarian elections 2026?

In Hungary, AI fakes were more of an irritating factor, Russian disinformation did not reach the public, and EU regulations on transparency worked by forcing platforms to ban political ads.

Global Voices - Technology - 4 months ago

What's at stake for Wales in May's elections?

The era of two-party dominance in Wales looks to be ending, and its aftershocks could soon ripple down the M4.

Sky News - Politics - 5 months ago

What's at stake in May elections?

In this special episode, Sam and Anne are joined by elections analyst Professor Rob Ford to discuss the key battlegrounds across the country.

Sky News - Politics - 5 months ago

Why is so much at stake in the May elections?

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Sky News - Politics - 5 months ago

Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election

Hungary's leader has claimed explosives found a few hundred metres from the Balkan Stream pipeline were left there "as an act of sabotage".

Sky News - World - 5 months ago

Elections 2026: What's devolved in each UK nation and English region?

As voters prepare to go to the polls in May, Sky News looks at what areas different devolved governments and mayors control.

Sky News - Politics - 5 months ago

Texas Lawmakers Push to Enforce Election Transparency Law After Newsrooms Found School Districts Failed to Comply

ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found nearly three dozen school districts were missing required campaign finance reports online. Now lawmakers are pushing to impose steep penalties on local governments that fail to abide by the law.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Trump Media's Stock Price Is Plummeting. His Election Odds Aren't.

There’s more going on here than Trump fans betting on the ex-president to win.

New York Magazine - Business - 2 years ago