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Election deniers moving closer to GOP mainstream, report shows, as Trump allies fill Congress

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A new report released Tuesday by States United Action, a group that tracks election deniers, said nearly one-third of the lawmakers in Congress supported in some way Trump’s bid to overturn the 2020 results or otherwise cast doubt on the…

Misinformation swirled during Taiwan's 2024 elections, says study

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With more than 70 countries hosting national elections, 2024 is the biggest election year in history, according to The Economist. But how misinformation impacts elections, especially with the rise in content generated by artificial…

Poll suggests B.C. heading towards NDP-Conservative election showdown

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The survey from Vancouver-based Research Co. shows 42 per cent of respondents would back the BC NDP in the upcoming vote, followed by 32 per cent for the BC Conservatives.

DHS helps Florida election officials protect against AI misinformation, distruptions

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Florida election officials learned from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) how to protect local elections from artificial intelligence being used to spread misinformation.

Study shows COVID-related private funding had little effect in 2020 presidential election

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Joe Biden was not substantially advantaged in the 2020 presidential election by COVID-related private funding, according to a new study co-authored by Daniel Thompson, UCLA assistant professor of political science.

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'Top two' primary election measure makes South Dakota's November ballot

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Voters in Republican-majority South Dakota will decide this fall whether to abandon partisan primaries and make contests open to all candidates regardless of party affiliation. The top two vote-getters in each race would then face off in…

‘Top two’ primary election measure makes South Dakota’s November ballot

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By JACK DURA Associated Press Voters in South Dakota this fall will decide whether to replace their partisan primary election system with contests that are open to all, regardless of party affiliation. This proposed “top two” primary…

‘Top two’ primary election measure makes South Dakota’s November ballot

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Voters in Republican-majority South Dakota will decide this fall whether to abandon partisan primaries and make contests open to all…

Nicolas Maduro Predicts Joe Biden Will Lift Venezuela Sanctions Again After Sham Election

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Nicolás Maduro said that, following his regime's July 28 sham presidential “election,” Venezuela may join BRICS and have sanctions lifted.

Election deniers advance in every state to hold congressional primaries so far: Report

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At least one election denier has advanced to the November ballot in every state to hold congressional primaries so far this year, according to a new tracker from States United Action. The nonpartisan nonprofit’s tracking tool found that,…

Giuliani, 10 others plead not guilty to felony election charges in Arizona

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Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and 10 co-defendants pleaded not guilty Tuesday to nine felony charges accusing them of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election results in Arizona.

COMMENTARY: B.C.’s final legislative session before election ends with acrimony, tears, fantasies

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The final legislative session before the coming provincial election ended last week in acrimony, tears and some wild political fantasies being circulated.

Edo Guber: Be Ready For Unexpected Defeat In September Election, ADC Candidate Warns PDP, APC Flagbearers

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BENIN – Engineer Derek Izedonmwen, the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), on Tuesday sent a signal to the candidates of the two main political parties: the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All…

Giuliani, other Trump allies arraigned in Arizona election case

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PHOENIX >> Rudy Giuliani and 10 other allies of Donald Trump were arraigned and entered not-guilty pleas today in an Arizona criminal case that charges them with trying to keep Trump in power after he lost the 2020 presidential election.

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Biden sells off gasoline reserves to keep prices low before election

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The fuel will be released from the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve, established in 2014 after Superstorm Sandy disrupted gasoline supplies in the New York City area.

Ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Pleads Not Guilty To Felony Charges In Arizona Election Interference Case

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(AP) — Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani pleaded not guilty Tuesday to nine felony charges stemming from his role in an effort to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss in Arizona to Joe Biden. Ten others, including former…

ISPA leaders convene to foster peace building ahead of 2027 elections

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Leaders of the Independent State Peace Architectures (ISPAs) in 15 states across the country have come together to discuss on how to collaborate with relevant peace building organisations to foster …

Small business owners are more undecided about the election than the general public

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Small business owners are more undecided about the election than the general public.

Small business owners are more undecided about the election than the general public

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NEW YORK (AP) — Small business owners are more undecided about the election than the general public. That’s according to…