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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Apr 20

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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…

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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.

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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.

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