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APC members in Oredo join PDP ahead Edo governorship election

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Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Egede, said they decided to join the PDP because competent and popular candidates in the APC were not given the governorship ticket.

NSW Liberal party denied extension after missing council elections deadline in ‘monumental stuff-up’

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State’s electoral commission rejects request from NSW Liberal president after party failed to lodge nominations for more than 130 council candidates

Native American Votes Can 'Make or Break' Elections: Minn. Lt. Governor

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"In many ways, ignore us at your peril," Peggy Flanagan said on Saturday during an interview on MSNBC.

Anambra LG Elections: Labour Party Heads To Court Over Obnoxious Provisions In Amended Electoral Laws

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Ahead of the September 28, 2024 scheduled Local Government Council elections in Anambra State, the opposition Labour Party is heading to Court to challenge what it calls obnoxious provisions in the recently amended electoral laws of the…

Internet divided as Kamala reveals secret guilty pleasure that got her through the 'shock and dismay' of 2016 election result

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Her favorite crunchy snack has struck a funny bone after she released a campaign email on Friday, revealing she didn't share any of the snack with her husband Doug Emhoff.

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Exclusive--Matt Schlapp: People Overseas 'Can't Believe' How U.S. Conducts Elections

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American Conservative Union (ACU) chairman Matt Schlapp spoke to Breitbart News Saturday about how people overseas "can't believe" how the United States conducts its elections.

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Anambra: APC urges ANSIEC to extend election date

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Tribune Online; Anambra: APC urges ANSIEC to extend election date

Edo Guber: Alleged Plans To Rig Election By Shettima, Others Baseless – APC

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The Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday said the allegation that the Vice President, Kashim Shettima and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio plans to rig the 2024 governorship election in Edo State by a…

Harris campaign’s legal team takes shape as election battles heat up

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Amid threats of certification battles and mass voter challenges, Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign has assembled an expansive senior legal team that will oversee hundreds of lawyers and thousands of volunteers in an…

LP, YPP, AAC Win Councillor Seats In Bauchi Local Elections

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The Local Government Council elections in Bauchi State, on Saturday, saw opposition parties secure several councillor seats, despite the State being led by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administration of Governor Bala Mohammed. Samira…

Bauchi LG Election: LP Scored Highest Votes In Bogoro Councillorship Election With No Candidate

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By Suzan Edeh, Bauchi The Labour Party has scored the highest votes in Bogoro councillorship election in Lusa B Ward of Bogoro Local Government Area with no candidate. The Bauchi Sate Independent Election Commission (BSIEC) declared the…

LG election: Labour Party secures most votes without candidate in Bauchi

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The Labour Party in Bauchi State has secured the highest number of votes in the Bogoro councillorship election held in Lusa B Ward of Bogoro Local Government Area, despite not fielding a candidate. Consequently, the Bauchi State…

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Underage voters allegedly participate in Bauchi LG election

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Underage voters allegedly participated in the local government election that was held in Bauchi State on Saturday.

Venezuelans stage global protests, seek recognition of election victory

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In Venezuela and cities around the world, protesters carried vote tally receipts collected by the opposition showing that their candidate won more votes.

Edo election: APC members in Oredo join PDP

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BENIN (SUNDIATA POST)- About 111 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Oredo Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo on Saturday defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the APC…

Sharad Pawar questions PM’s idea of ‘one nation one election’

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The veteran politician criticised Mr. Modi for not announcing simultaneous elections in the entire country

Jammu and Kashmir will challenge Article 370 revocation first thing after elections: Omar Abdullah

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National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah, who often criticises the Indian government, on Saturday (August 17) said that the Jammu and Kashmir

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Protesters rally in Venezuela’s capital as post-election crisis persists

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Opposition calls for people 'to remain united' as day of protests called to denounce Nicolas Maduro's election victory.

Opposition Parties Stun PDP, Secure Victories in Bauchi State Local Government Elections

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Opposition parties in Bauchi State, have secured several councillor seats in the recent local government council elections.The state, controlled by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administration of Governor Bala Mohammed, saw opposition…