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🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

In the ballot box, the new hierarchy of power

The upcoming referendum in Italy is not just a technical issue but a deep ideological battle that reflects the power dynamics in the country.

Mar 21 • 23:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

What the Ballots Will Look Like for Extracting Votes with Electoral Reform

The article discusses the design and functionality of the new ballot boxes introduced as part of Mexico's electoral reform.

Mar 19 • 19:26 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Djibouti's Guelleh faces only low-profile rival in presidential ballot

Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh seeks re-election against a little-known challenger amidst concerns about the democratic process.

Mar 19 • 16:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Why is North Korea's election rule different?

North Korea recently held parliamentary elections where only one candidate's name appeared on the ballot, resulting in over 99% voter turnout for Kim Jong Un's party.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: In Carpentras, the RN List Now in a Favorable Ballot After Its Alliance with Two Other Nationalist Lists

The RN list in Carpentras, after forming an alliance with two other nationalist lists, is now in a favorable position ahead of the 2026 municipal elections.

Mar 18 • 17:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

North Korea's Strange Election, Only One Candidate's Name on the Ballot

North Korea held parliamentary elections, with Kim Jong-un winning overwhelmingly, as the ballot allowed only a single candidate.

Mar 18 • 15:43 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Government will seek to change the Single Ballot so that Milei's name can drag the candidacies of deputies and senators

The Argentine government plans to modify electoral rules to leverage Javier Milei's candidacy in future legislative elections.

Mar 17 • 22:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Primaries in Illinois: Until what time can one vote in today's elections

The article discusses the primary elections occurring in Illinois on March 17 and provides details on voting hours and mail-in ballot processing changes.

Mar 17 • 18:48 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Longest ballot protest group returns, targets byelection in Terrebonne

The Longest Ballot Committee is mobilizing candidates for the April 13 byelection in Terrebonne, Quebec, following a Supreme Court decision that invalidated the previous election results due to voting irregularities.

Mar 17 • 17:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Champions League final 2026 venue, date and ticket ballot information

The 2026 UEFA Champions League final is set for May 30, 2026, at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary, with ticket applications opening soon.

Mar 17 • 16:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Artūras Drigotas appointed as a Constitutional Court judge

Artūras Drigotas has been confirmed as a judge of the Constitutional Court of Lithuania following a secret ballot in which 100 parliament members voted in favor.

Mar 17 • 11:29 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Bordeaux: Retailleau, Larcher, Philippe... Several Leaders from the Right and Center Call to Vote for Cazenave

Prominent figures from the right and center in France express their support for Thomas Cazenave in the Bordeaux municipal elections, urging voters to rally against potential fragmentation of the ballot.

Mar 17 • 10:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Canvas ballot box and voting records of Juscelino Kubitschek are among historical pieces in RR museum

A museum in Boa Vista, Roraima, showcases historical electoral items, including a canvas ballot box used until the 1990s and records from the election of President Juscelino Kubitschek.

Mar 17 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: In Roubaix, a ballot slipped into the ballot box with a photo of... Thomas Ramos, hero of France's rugby team against England

During the first round of the municipal elections in Roubaix, a ballot containing a photo of rugby star Thomas Ramos was found, highlighting the intersection of sports and politics in the region.

Mar 16 • 06:20 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Pasok: The ballot of 160,000 and the new balances on the road to the Congress

Pasok's recent internal elections saw a participation of 160,000 members, significantly surpassing earlier expectations and demonstrating public interest in the party's activities.

Mar 16 • 04:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

L. Savickas is not sure if J. Olekas has the necessary coalition support: a secret ballot would have shown this

L. Savickas questions the coalition support for J. Olekas, suggesting that a secret ballot would confirm the extent of this backing.

Mar 15 • 17:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The specter of the 'narco' looms over the ballot boxes in France

The upcoming municipal elections in France are overshadowed by a wave of drug-related violence, with the right-wing seeking to capitalize on public concern over security.

Mar 15 • 14:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Live blog on Municipal Elections in Hesse: The Size of the Ballots is the Topic of the Day

The live blog discusses the municipal elections in Hesse, highlighting issues such as long wait times and ballot size.

Mar 15 • 14:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

At the Polls in Frankfurt: The Torture of Choice

The article discusses the complexities and challenges of voting in Frankfurt, where an unusually large ballot for the city assembly election raises questions about the clarity and understanding of the voting process.

Mar 15 • 07:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Won the primary elections in Texas and did not know he was registered

Kelly Hall unexpectedly won a Democratic primary in Texas, unaware he was still on the ballot.

Mar 14 • 19:11 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Speaker Johnson touts Trump's agenda as crucial blueprint ahead of midterms: 'On the ballot'

House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized the importance of aligning Republican strategies with Donald Trump's agenda in the lead-up to the midterm elections.

Mar 11 • 00:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Paraíba Legislative Assembly approves new councilors of the State Court of Accounts

The Paraíba Legislative Assembly has approved two new councilors for the State Court of Accounts, following a secret ballot.

Mar 10 • 19:38 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Life & Tech

How Best Picture is Decided

A new video explores the process behind how the Best Picture award is determined at the Oscars, highlighting the preferential ballot system.

Mar 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Uribe vs. Petro: the two shadows that mark the election in Colombia

The upcoming Colombian presidential election is shaping up as a contest influenced by the legacies of Álvaro Uribe and Gustavo Petro, even though neither will be on the ballot.

Mar 10 • 01:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It’s official: the rule that could change elections in California and that thousands of people have already signed

A constitutional amendment initiative in California requiring voter identification has gathered enough signatures to be included on the ballot for the upcoming elections.

Mar 8 • 23:03 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump vows block on signing new laws until SAVE America Act passes Senate

Donald Trump has announced he will not sign any new bills into law until the Senate passes the SAVE America Act, which aims to enforce voter ID laws and limit ballot access.

Mar 8 • 17:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Government advances with political reform: the plan to eliminate the PASO and allow voting for the complete list on the Single Ballot

The Argentine government under President Javier Milei is proposing significant electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 elections, including the potential elimination of primary elections (PASO) and making the single ballot more comprehensive.

Mar 7 • 21:56 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Theresa Scavenius will indeed be on the ballot

Theresa Scavenius has successfully secured a spot on the ballot as an independent candidate after her party, the Green Democrats, failed to gather enough voter declarations to qualify.

Mar 6 • 15:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Frankfurt Municipal Election: Such a Lot of Democracy is Hardly Bearable

The Frankfurt municipal elections are set to feature an unusually large ballot, highlighting a mix of excitement and concerns regarding democracy in the region.

Mar 6 • 12:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections 2026: Established Powers, Uncertain Candidates - and a Hint of Cocaine

The upcoming municipal elections in Munich-Land feature an extensive ballot with 700 candidates and a significant number of early voters.

Mar 6 • 11:33 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

California voter ID initiative clears signature threshold, setting up November showdown with Newsom

A petition for a voter ID requirement in California has gained enough signatures to appear on the November ballot, potentially challenging Governor Newsom's stance on the issue.

Mar 6 • 11:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: EACC Seeks Constitutional Amendments to Bar Impeached Leaders From 2027 Ballot

Kenya's Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is proposing constitutional amendments to prohibit impeached leaders from running for office in the upcoming 2027 General Election.

Mar 5 • 15:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in Bavaria: How to Properly Fill Out the Ballot by Combining and Accumulating Votes

The article explains the upcoming local elections in Bavaria, Germany, detailing the positions up for election and the voting process.

Mar 5 • 09:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: When a Mayor is Not Foreseen

An oversight in the municipal ballot in Gräfelfing and Planegg omits female candidates for the position of mayor, highlighting gender bias in electoral language.

Mar 5 • 09:36 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

From violent revolt to ballot box: Nepal’s old guard faces a populist surge

Nepal approaches a pivotal general election following turmoil that ousted former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, with millions of young voters participating.

Mar 4 • 14:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Quiz on the local elections in Bavaria: How fit are you on the ballot?

The upcoming local elections in Bavaria on March 8 will see almost 40,000 mandates up for re-election, with many mayors and district administrators stepping down, making it a crucial political test for parties in the region.

Mar 4 • 13:28 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Live the discussion in Parliament about the Middle East and Cyprus

The Greek Parliament is discussing rapid developments in the Middle East and Cyprus, alongside voting on the absentee ballot bill for expatriates.

Mar 4 • 08:05 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Longer ballot papers and family voting tickets: Four quick hits on SA's election

The upcoming South Australian state election features record candidate numbers and logistics adjustments, including longer ballot papers due to increased nominations.

Mar 3 • 19:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Republican initiative for voter ID in California gathers enough support for ballot measure

Republican organizers in California have successfully gathered enough signatures to propose a voter ID requirement for the upcoming ballot.

Mar 3 • 19:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The opposition to Kicillof will push for the single paper ballot, but it has little chance of passing it

The opposition in Buenos Aires aims to promote the single paper ballot, but faces significant challenges in gaining approval due to the Peronist majority in the provincial Senate.

Mar 3 • 13:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Karina Milei instructs LLA: wants to vote with a Single Paper Ballot in all provinces by 2027

Karina Milei aims to implement a Single Paper Ballot voting system across all provinces in Argentina by 2027.

Mar 3 • 00:55 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in Bavaria: The Double CSU on the Ballot

The Young Union's provocative campaign in Bavaria’s local elections has sparked outrage and conversation, featuring a poster that labels older politicians as 'Greisräte' and calls for younger representation.

Mar 2 • 15:20 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

From the Tools in Westminster: The Ballot that Shook British Bipartisanship

The by-election in Gorton marks a significant shift in British politics, illustrating changing expectations and identities among citizens.

Mar 1 • 15:15 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

SA Liberal and Labor to preference David Speirs last at state election

Both the Liberal and Labor parties in South Australia plan to rank former opposition leader David Speirs last on the ballot for the upcoming state election.

Feb 28 • 06:05 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Independence Party's ballot list in Mosfellsbær approved

The Independence Party's candidate list for the municipal elections in Mosfellsbær has been approved.

Feb 27 • 20:35 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Maud Bregeon, government spokesperson: "La France insoumise must be dissolved through the ballot box"

Maud Bregeon, a spokesperson for the French government, calls for the political party La France insoumise to be dissolved through elections due to accusations of political violence and antisemitism.

Feb 27 • 17:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Observers raise concerns over secret ballot breaches at Gorton and Denton byelection

Election observers noted potential breaches of secret ballot rules during the Gorton and Denton byelection, specifically regarding collusion on voting.

Feb 26 • 23:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: Another Challenger in Baierbrunn

A new candidate, Christian Ramet, has emerged in the Baierbrunn mayoral race, although he cannot be officially listed on the ballot.

Feb 26 • 12:13 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Shakira could enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: she is the only Latin artist on the list of nominees

Shakira has been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, making her the only Latin artist on the 2026 ballot alongside other prominent musicians.

Feb 25 • 22:51 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Transport Minister: Contingency Plan to Ensure Distribution of Ballot Cards

The Danish Transport Minister assures citizens that ballot cards will be distributed for the upcoming parliamentary election, despite concerns regarding the delivery service.

Feb 25 • 16:42 UTC

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