May 17 Immigrants are vastly underrepresented in elected office. This program is trying to change that By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang New American Leaders has trained more than 1,700 immigrants, refugees, and second-generation Americans to run for office. The goal: embrace their stories and redefine what a political candidate can look like. Continue reading
May 12 Catalan separatists set to lose majority in Spain’s regional elections as pro-union party picks up seats By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Six years after plunging Spain into its worst political crisis in decades, Catalonia's separatist parties are in danger of losing their hold on power in the northeastern region after the pro-union Socialist Party scored a historic result in Sunday's election. Continue reading
May 12 Lithuania holds presidential election as concerns rise over Russia and the war in Ukraine By Associated Press Lithuanians are casting votes in a presidential election on Sunday at a time when Russian gains on the battlefield in Ukraine are fueling greater fears about Moscow’s intentions, particularly in the strategically important Baltic region. Continue reading
May 08 Croatia ruling conservatives to form a coalition government with a far-right group By Associated Press The governing Croatian Democratic Union, or HDZ, and the far-right Homeland Movement reached the agreement weeks after an inconclusive parliamentary vote that has stirred political uncertainty. Continue reading
May 05 Panama holds general election dominated by former president who was barred from running By Juan Zamorano, Megan Janetsky, Associated Press Eager for change after months of political turmoil and protests, Panamanian voters are weighing promises of economic prosperity and migratory crackdowns against a corruption scandal. Continue reading
Apr 28 Japan’s ruling party set to lose 3 seats in special vote, seen as rebuke for corruption scandal By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing party, stung by an extensive slush funds scandal, appeared to have lost all three seats in Sunday's parliamentary by-elections, according to media exit polls and preliminary results. Continue reading
Apr 27 South Africa’s historic election anniversary is coming up. Here’s why it’s so poignant this year By Gerald Imray, Associated Press South Africa's “Freedom Day” marks the country’s first democratic election that officially ended apartheid in 1994. The 30th anniversary falls on an important election. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 9:10 What’s at stake for India and its allies as polls open in world’s largest election By John Yang, Azhar Merchant, Claire Mufson In India, voting in the world’s largest election is underway for the next six weeks. Prime Minister Modi is heavily favored to win a third term, but his consolidation of power and crackdown on dissent have raised questions about his… Continue watching
Apr 14 Modi vows to turn India into global manufacturing hub as he seeks 3rd term in 2024 election By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday vowed to boost social spending, develop infrastructure and make India into a global manufacturing hub as companies shift away from China, as he unveiled his Hindu nationalist party’s election strategy. Continue reading
Apr 07 More states move to restrict guns at polling sites to protect workers, voters from threats By Barbara Rodriguez, Jennifer Gerson, The 19th At least a half-dozen states have introduced legislation this year that would either explicitly ban firearms at polling locations or expand existing restrictions. Continue reading