Nov 01 Tanzanian President Hassan wins disputed election by a landslide, official results show By Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press The incident occurred at the Swamy Venkateswara Temple in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh state where hundreds of devotees had gathered to mark one of Hinduism’s sacred days, “Ekadashi,” senior police officer K. V. Maheswra Reddy told the Associated… Continue reading
Oct 31 Why the Trump administration is sending election monitors to California and New Jersey By Amy Sherman, PolitiFact The Justice Department will send election monitors to five California counties and one New Jersey county for the Nov. 4 election in response to state Republicans’ requests. Monitors can observe but can’t interfere with voting. Continue reading
Oct 30 Tight Dutch election finishes with tie between Wilders' far-right party and centrist D66 By Mike Corder, Molly Quell, Associated Press Anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders' far-right Party for Freedom and the centrist D66 were tied with nearly all votes counted Thursday in the Dutch general election in an unprecedented neck-and-neck race to become the biggest party. Continue reading
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