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- Simpsons writer Dan Greaney launches 2028 presidential bid
- Hungary amends law to bar Orbán, resets ties with Ukraine
- Supreme Court to rule on India's SIR electoral roll legality
- Republicans advance midterm redistricting amid court battles
- FCT minister says infrastructure boosts APC support 2027
- Christian Menefee Beats Al Green in Texas Democratic Runoff
- Florida judge lets new congressional map stay for 2024 vote
- Alexis Tsipras launches new left party ahead of elections
- Republican proposes amendment to bar foreign-born officials
- Black Caucus urges 250 firms to oppose GOP redistricting
- Rep. Auchincloss says Maine Senate nominee unfit over tattoo
- Federal Court Blocks Alabama Map Over Discrimination
Hungary amends law to bar Orbán, resets ties with Ukraine
Hungary’s new government has taken swift action to reshape the country’s political landscape and foreign relations, introducing a constitutional amendment to bar former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán from returning to power...
Supreme Court to rule on India's SIR electoral roll legality
The Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver its judgment on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, on a series of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls conducted by ...
Republicans advance midterm redistricting amid court battles
A significant and ongoing effort to redraw congressional district maps is reshaping the political landscape for millions of American voters ahead of the November midterm elections.
FCT minister says infrastructure boosts APC support 2027
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, expressed confidence on Tuesday that ongoing infrastructure projects across Abuja will translate into stronger electoral support for President Bola Tinubu and t...
Christian Menefee Beats Al Green in Texas Democratic Runoff
Representative Christian Menefee defeated Representative Al Green in a Democratic primary runoff in Texas on Tuesday, ending Green's more than two decades in Congress.
Florida judge lets new congressional map stay for 2024 vote
A Florida judge has allowed a new congressional district map to remain in effect for the upcoming elections, denying a request to block it while a lawsuit challenging its legality proceeds.
Alexis Tsipras launches new left party ahead of elections
Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras returned to active politics on Tuesday, launching a new left-wing party called the Greek Left Alliance, or Hellenic Left Coalition, at an outdoor event in Athens beneath the Acr...
Republican proposes amendment to bar foreign-born officials
A Republican lawmaker has introduced a constitutional amendment that would bar foreign-born individuals from serving in Congress, the federal judiciary, and other high-level government positions, a proposal that has draw...
Black Caucus urges 250 firms to oppose GOP redistricting
The Congressional Black Caucus has called on hundreds of major U.S. corporations to publicly oppose ongoing Republican-led redistricting efforts in several states, arguing the new congressional maps will dilute Black pol...
Rep. Auchincloss says Maine Senate nominee unfit over tattoo
A prominent Democratic congressman has publicly declared his party's likely Senate nominee in Maine unfit for office, citing a past tattoo that resembled a Nazi symbol.
Federal Court Blocks Alabama Map Over Discrimination
A federal court has blocked Alabama from using a newly revised congressional map for the upcoming elections, ruling the plan intentionally discriminates against Black voters.
India creates panel to study population shifts, immigration
The Indian government has constituted a high-level committee to examine demographic changes across the country, citing concerns over illegal immigration and other factors.
Colombia's top candidates finish rallies before May 31 vote
Colombia's three leading presidential candidates concluded their campaigns with large rallies on Sunday, setting the stage for a pivotal first-round vote on May 31.
Italy municipal elections yield mixed results for coalition
Italy’s municipal elections concluded with a mixed political map, easing immediate pressure on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing coalition after a recent constitutional referendum defeat.
Isa Ali Pantami Wins PDP Gombe Gubernatorial Nomination
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, has been selected as the governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party in Gombe State for the 2027 elections.
Burnham Candidacy Makes Makerfield Byelection Starmer Test
The upcoming parliamentary byelection in Makerfield has become a critical test for the Labour Party, with the result potentially determining the political future of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Western Canadian premiers meet as Alberta referendum looms
Western Canadian premiers opened their annual meeting on Monday with a pointed debate over regional unity, as Alberta prepares for a referendum on its future within Canada and separatist sentiment simmers in neighboring ...
Tamil Nadu expands cabinet to 35, adds VCK, IUML ministers
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay completed the expansion of his Council of Ministers on Friday, inducting two legislators from allied parties and bringing the cabinet to its constitutional maximum strength of 35...
Abuja Court Clears Goodluck Jonathan to Run in 2027 Election
A Federal High Court in Abuja has cleared former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election, dismissing a lawsuit that challenged his constitutional eligibility.
