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
Mar 31 Turkish opposition retains key cities in local elections, posing setback to President Erdogan By Suzan Fraser, Cinar Kiper, Associated Press Turkey's main opposition party retained its control over key cities and made huge gains elsewhere in Sunday's local elections, in a major upset to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who had set his sights on retaking control of those urban areas. Continue reading
Mar 24 Senegalese voters head to polls in tightly contested presidential election after months of unrest By Jessica Donati, Babacar Dione, Jack Thompson, Associated Press The election comes after Senegalese President Macky Sall unsuccessfully tried to postpone the Feb. 25 vote until the end of the year, sparking violent protests. Sall is barred by the constitution from seeking a third term. Continue reading
Mar 17 Watch 3:02 News Wrap: Netanyahu says Schumer's call for new Israeli election is 'inappropriate' In our news wrap Sunday, Netanyahu dismissed U.S. criticism of his leadership and handling of Israel’s war with Hamas, polls closed in Russia’s presidential election and early returns show Putin with 88 percent of the vote, a man has been… Continue watching
Mar 17 With Putin set to extend his rule in Russia, protests spring up at polls on final day of voting By Associated Press Russians crowded outside polling stations at noon Sunday on the last day of a presidential election, apparently heeding an opposition call to protest against President Vladimir Putin in a vote that offered them no real alternatives after he ruthlessly cracked… Continue reading
Mar 16 Watch 3:15 News Wrap: Israel conducts airstrikes in central Gaza as aid airdrops continue In our news wrap Saturday, more aid was airdropped across northern Gaza while Israel moves toward sending ground forces into Rafah in the south, a shooting suspect barricaded himself in a house in New Jersey, the FAA is investigating another… Continue watching
Mar 16 Russians vote on 2nd day of election predetermined to reelect Putin for another term By Emma Burrows, Associated Press Voters across Russia cast ballots Saturday on the second day of an election set to formalize six more years of power for President Vladimir Putin, who faces no serious challengers after crushing political dissent over his nearly quarter-century of rule. Continue reading
Mar 10 As populists surge, Portugal's election may be too close to call, according to exit polling By Barry Hatton, Associated Press An exit poll in Portugal’s general election Sunday suggested that the race was too close to call, with two moderate mainstream parties apparently poised to gather the most votes amid a predicted surge in support for a radical right populist… Continue reading
Mar 03 Sharif becomes Pakistan's new premier as Khan's parliament allies allege election rigging By Munir Ahmed, Associated Press Lawmakers in Pakistan’s National Assembly on Sunday elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s new prime minister for the second time as allies of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan in parliament shouted in protest, alleging rigging in last month’s election. Continue reading
Feb 27 Chatbot info on U.S. elections is inaccurate, misleading and could keep voters from polls, report finds By Garance Burke, Associated Press Fifteen states and one territory will hold both Democratic and Republican presidential nominating contests next week on Super Tuesday, and millions of people already are turning to artificial intelligence-powered chatbots for basic information. Continue reading