Apr 19 A politician running for mayor in northern Mexico is killed, the 16th hopeful slain over June vote By Associated Press A mayoral candidate in a northern Mexico border state has been killed, the 16th political hopeful slain ahead of the June 2 elections. Continue reading
Apr 13 Biden wins Wyoming’s caucuses as Alaska Democrats cast their votes for the nomination By Becky Bohrer, Mead Gruver, Associated Press President Joe Biden nudged further ahead in the Democratic nomination for reelection by winning the party caucuses in Wyoming and was the only choice on the ballot later Saturday in Alaska. Continue reading
Apr 10 Exit polls suggest a big win by South Korea’s liberal opposition parties in parliamentary election By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press The joint exit polls by South Korea's three major TV stations show the main opposition Democratic Party and its satellite party are forecast to win up to 197 seats in the 300-member National Assembly. Continue reading
Apr 09 A South African court rules that former leader Jacob Zuma can run in the election By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press The decision paves the way for Zuma to run on behalf of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, a new political organization that he joined last year after denouncing the ruling African National Congress party that he once led. Continue reading
Apr 04 Kuwait votes in its 4th election in as many years in its latest attempt to end political gridlock By Associated Press The Persian Gulf country's elected assembly has more power than most in the Arab world, but has long been at loggerheads with the government, which is appointed by the royal family. Continue reading
Apr 02 Voters in Enid, Oklahoma, oust city council member with ties to white nationalism By Associated Press Voters in the northwest Oklahoma city of Enid ousted a city council member with ties to white nationalism, according to unofficial results posted Tuesday on the Oklahoma Election Board website. Continue reading
Apr 01 States move to shore up voting rights protections after courts erode federal safeguards By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Legislators in Minnesota, Michigan, Maryland, New Jersey and Florida are pursuing state voting rights acts, building on ones enacted by several other states, including New York and Connecticut. Continue reading
Mar 30 Biden outraises Trump in campaign funds as election messaging battle heats up By Seung Min Kim, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Biden's campaign is making significant early investments both on the ground and on the airwaves — hoping to create a massive organizational advantage that leaves Trump scrambling to catch up. Continue reading
Mar 26 Biden wins Missouri primary, AP says By Associated Press Biden’s win was not in doubt; he has already beaten his major competitors. But the primary races are still closely watched by insiders for turnout and signs of protest voters. Continue reading
Mar 23 Biden and Trump win Louisiana primary, AP says By Associated Press President Biden and former President Trump won Louisiana's primary on Saturday, collecting more delegates after they already clinched their party nominations. Biden also appeared in Missouri's Democratic primary, with results not expected to be reported until next week. Continue reading