Oct 29 Exit poll suggests Dutch election too close to call, with center-left party slightly ahead By Mike Corder, Molly Quell, Associated Press An exit poll published immediately after voting ended Wednesday in the Netherlands’ general election suggested the result is too close to call, with the center-left D66 narrowly ahead of the far-right party of anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders and tough coalition… Continue reading
Oct 27 At 92, world’s oldest president wins Cameroon’s election again By Nalova Akua, Ngala Killian Chimtom, Associated Press Paul Biya has won reelection, the country's top court said Monday, after days of protesters' clashes with security forces left at least four people dead as opposition supporters demanded credible results. Continue reading
Oct 27 Milei triumphs in Argentine midterm elections closely watched by Washington By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei won decisive victories in key districts in midterm elections Sunday, clinching a crucial vote of confidence that strengthens his ability to carry out his radical free-market experiment with billions of dollars in backing from the… Continue reading
Oct 26 Ivory Coast counts votes in presidential election with 83-year-old incumbent predicted to win 4th term By Ope Adetayo, Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press Votes were being counted late Saturday in Ivory Coast after citizens cast their ballots to elect a new leader. Longtime President Alassane Ouattara is seeking a fourth term while his key contenders were barred from the race. Continue reading
Oct 25 Left-leaning independent Catherine Connolly wins Irish presidential election By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press Official results showed strong voter support for Connolly as president, a largely ceremonial role in Ireland. She won 63% of first-preference votes once spoiled votes were excluded, compared to 29% of her rival Heather Humphreys, of the center-right party Fine Gael. Continue reading
Oct 23 Watch 7:11 Pennsylvania election official responds as DOJ sues state to obtain voter data By Liz Landers, Doug Adams Continue watching
Oct 19 Bolivia holds tight presidential runoff as voters seek a leader to lift them from crisis By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press Bolivians voted on Sunday in an unprecedented presidential runoff between two conservative, capitalist candidates, ushering in a new political era after almost 20 years of one-party rule by the Movement Toward Socialism party. Continue reading
Oct 10 Candidates in Virginia governor’s debate clash over government shutdown, violent rhetoric By Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America, Steve Peoples, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Virginia gubernatorial candidates Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger faced off Thursday for the first and only time on the debate stage in a fiery affair that was combative from the very first answer. Continue reading
Oct 05 Populist party of billionaire Andrej Babiš wins big in Czech parliamentary election By Karel Janicek, Associated Press Babiš's victory deprives Ukraine of a staunch supporter and steers Czechia toward the pro-Russian path taken by Hungary and Slovakia. Continue reading
Sep 28 Moldova’s pro-EU party leads polls in election fraught with Russian interference claims By Stephen McGrath, Associated Press Moldova’s pro-Western ruling party appears on track to top polls in a critical parliamentary election that was overshadowed by Russian interference claims. But it isn’t yet clear whether the party will secure a majority. Continue reading