Tag: #elections

Colombia election delivers mixed verdict on Petro as right picks Paloma Valencia for May race

Petro’s bloc stays largest in Congress but falls short of a majority, while Democratic Center gains and Paloma Valencia wins the right’s primary ahead of May 31.

#colombia, #elections, #gustavopetro, #palomavalencia, #congress

Trump vows to withhold signatures on bills until Congress passes sweeping voter ID and citizenship measure

Trump says he won’t sign most legislation until Congress passes the SAVE America Act, escalating a Senate fight over proof-of-citizenship rules.

#trump, #votingrights, #voterid, #congress, #elections

Haiti Opens Party Registration for 2026 Vote as Gangs Tighten Grip on Port-au-Prince

Haiti’s electoral council has opened a brief registration window for parties ahead of August 2026 elections, despite sweeping gang control and a contested transition.

#haiti, #elections, #gangviolence, #caricom, #unitednations

ELN Announces Three-Day Ceasefire as Colombia Heads to March 8 Elections

Colombia’s ELN guerrillas say they will halt attacks for March 8 voting, but monitors warn armed groups still shape campaigns and turnout.

#colombia, #eln, #elections, #ceasefire, #violence

Takaichi’s Landslide Hands Japan a Postwar Supermajority—and a Mandate to Rearm

Japan’s first female prime minister wins a record LDP supermajority, fueling stimulus plans, defense buildup and a renewed push to revise Article 9.

#japan, #elections, #defense, #constitution, #markets

Uganda Votes Under Internet Blackout and Long Delays as Museveni Seeks to Extend 40-Year Rule

Uganda’s election saw late-opening polls, biometric failures and an internet shutdown as President Museveni faces challenger Bobi Wine.

#uganda, #elections, #internetshutdown, #museveni, #bobiwine

Supreme Court lets federal candidates sue over late-counted mail ballots

In a 7-2 ruling, the Supreme Court says Rep. Michael Bost can challenge Illinois’ 14-day ballot receipt window, potentially spurring more election-rule suits.

#supremecourt, #elections, #mailballots, #votingrights, #illinois

Egypt election authority confirms parliament landslide for Sissi allies

Final results from Egypt’s 99-day parliamentary vote give President Sissi’s backers a supermajority, raising fresh questions about constitutional change.

#egypt, #elections, #parliament, #sissi, #constitution

Uganda Bars Live Broadcasts of ‘Riots’ Ahead of Jan. 15 Vote, Raising Press-Freedom Fears

New Uganda rules ban live coverage of unrest and warn against unofficial results ahead of Jan. 15 elections, alarming media and rights groups.

#uganda, #elections, #pressfreedom, #internet, #museveni

Guinea’s Doumbouya declared election winner, set for seven-year term as opposition cries foul

Provisional results give junta leader Mamady Doumbouya nearly 87% in Guinea’s first post-coup presidential vote, amid boycott and rights concerns.

#guinea, #elections, #westafrica, #militaryrule, #bauxite

Bangladesh to Hold Pivotal Elections and Referendum on Democratic Reforms

Bangladesh will hold its 13th National Parliamentary Election and a referendum on the "July Charter" reforms on February 12, 2026.

#bangladesh, #elections, #democraticreforms, #referendum, #politicalcrisis

Zelenskyy Plans Ukrainian Elections in Wartime with Security Assurances

Zelenskyy eyes elections with U.S., EU guarantees amid war challenges.

#ukraine, #elections, #zelenskyy, #martiallaw, #democracy

Florida's Redistricting Moves Forward Despite Legal and Internal Hurdles

Florida's GOP-led redistricting could add Republican seats but faces legal, ethical, and internal challenges.

#florida, #redistricting, #republicans, #elections

Haiti Moves Closer to Elections as Transitional Council Approves Key Electoral Law

Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council approves pivotal electoral law, paving way for 2026 elections amid political and security challenges.

#haiti, #elections, #politicalinstability, #gangviolence

Honduras Faces Contentious Elections Amid Fraud Allegations

Honduras elections shadowed by fraud and tension, as international bodies express concerns over integrity.

#honduras, #elections, #fraud, #politics, #international