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AG Paxton sides with Texas GOP in attempt to close primary elections

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a motion in a federal court asking a judge to rule the state's open primary system as unconstitutional, joining the Republican Party of Texas in their attempt to create closed primaries.

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Former NCAA swim captain warns Virginia elections could decide future of women’s sports

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Former college swimmer Lily Mullens says Virginia voters hold the power to decide if protections for women’s sports will stand or be overturned by Democrats.

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ICYMI: With Less Than One Month Until Election Day, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Retention Races Are Heating Up

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With less than one month until Election Day, the DNC is all hands on deck to protect the Democratic majority on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court — including by making a six-figure investment into the Pennsylvania State Party. This investment…

Leander mayor resigns, special election set for February

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On Friday, Mayor Christine DeLisle announced her resignation and said her last day in office will be October 16th. As a result, the City of Leander has scheduled a Feb 7, 2026, special election to fill her unexpired term, which ends May…

Amupitan Not Part of Tinubu’s Presidential Election Legal Team, Says Former Coordinator Ogala

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Alex Enumah in Abuja The erstwhile coordinator of President Bola Tinubu at the 2023 presidential election tribunal, Mr Babatunde Ogala, SAN, has debunked the involvement of the newly appointed chairman

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What is the Senedd by-election in Caerphilly?

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The sudden death of Hefin David triggered a by-election in Caerphilly.

‘INEC may spend N870 billion for 2027 election’

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may spend about N870 billion ($600 million) to conduct the 2027 general election. The projection was made by Professor Bolade Eyinla, immediate past Chief Technical Adviser to the INEC…

World's oldest leader Paul Biya seeks eighth term in Cameroon presidential election

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Cameroon's President Paul Biya is already the world's oldest head of state at 92 years old. He is also the favourite to win Sunday's presidential election, which would hand him an eighth term in power.

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PDP to Senate: credibility of elections depends on thorough screening of INEC chairman

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned the Senate against hastily confirming the nomination of Prof. Joash Amupitan as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), stressing that the

NNMG congratulates Nmodu, Ojeifo, others, on election as GOCOP executives

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The Northern Nigeria Minorities Group (NNMG) has congratulated Danlami Nmodu, Sufuyan Ojeifo, and Kemi Yesufu on their emergence as President, Secretary-General, and Publicity Secretary respectively, of the Guild of Corporate …

Virginia governor candidates trade barbs in fiery election debate

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Republican Winsome Earle-Sears presses Abigail Spanberger over fellow Democrat’s ‘abhorrent’ texts

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NYCN Election: Comrade Babangida Onimisi Isah emerges president

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In a keenly contested election, Comrade Babangida Onimisi Isah has emerged as the new President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN). The election, held under the auspices of …

Presidential election live: Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin repays former tenant €3,300 debt that cost him Áras bid

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Candidates traded accusations over comments by Ms Connolly about employing a person with a conviction for sexual offences

Bihar Elections: Former MP Ajay Nishad returns to BJP ahead of assembly polls

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In a major political development ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, former MP Ajay Nishad has made a “ghar wapsi” (homecoming) to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Accompanied by his wife Rama Nishad, the former...

Leaders from JD(U), LJP(RV) join RJD ahead of elections

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A former JD(U) MP, a former MLA, and the son of a sitting MP switch over, along with a former candidate of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)

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Residents call for by-election to fill vacant Oakengates Town Council seat

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Telford & Wrekin Council has confirmed that a by-election has been called to fill a vacant seat on Oakengates Town Council after a councillor’s death.

Plaid promises free childcare if it wins Senedd election

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Plaid will offer 20 hours of care for all families if it wins the next Senedd election, leader says.