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Les Démocrates, the main opposition party in Benin, announced their decision not to support any candidate in the upcoming presidential election, despite calls from another opposition party.

Myung Tae-kyun has filed a police complaint against Shin Yong-han for defamation and violating election laws, accusing Shin of making false claims on television.

The runoff elections in major French cities saw Socialist candidate Emmanuel Grégoire winning in Paris, emphasizing a continuation of the city's green transportation policies amid opposition.

The People Power Party's decision to exclude incumbent Chungbuk Governor Kim Young-hwan has led to ongoing unrest within the party, with Kim Soo-min registering as a candidate amidst the turmoil.

Bernard Combes, the incumbent mayor of Tulle and ally of former president François Hollande, was defeated by right-wing candidate Laurent Melin in the 2026 municipal elections.

The upcoming local elections in the UK are expected to be dominated by negative sentiments towards both Labour and Reform UK, with voters feeling compelled to prevent the other from gaining power rather than supporting any candidate positively.

Sari Rautio from Hämeenlinna has entered the race for Deputy Chair of the National Coalition Party in Finland's upcoming party congress.

The SPD lost in Rhineland-Palatinate despite having a popular candidate, primarily due to the CDU's focus on local issues and the AfD's growing political relevance.

Djibouti is preparing for its presidential election, with President Ismail Omar Guelleh likely seeking re-election alongside a single opposition candidate, Mohamed Farah Samatar.

Socialist candidate Emmanuel Grégoire will become Mayor of Paris, succeeding Anne Hidalgo, marking a significant political shift in French municipal elections.

The article discusses the appointment of new judges to the Polish Constitutional Tribunal amid accusations of procedural violations regarding candidate submissions.

Jeong Cheong-rae, the leader of the Democratic Party, has formally requested former Prime Minister Kim Boo-gyeom to run as the party's candidate for mayor of Daegu, emphasizing his leadership skills as crucial for the city's development.

The People Power Party has confirmed a three-candidate race for the upcoming Seoul mayoral primary, including current mayor Oh Se-hoon, Assembly member Park Soo-min, and former Assembly member Yoon Hee-sook.

Former PRI senator Beatriz Paredes denied rumors that she is running for the presidency in 2030 due to a false message circulated on social media.

Joo Ho-young and Lee Jin-suk face backlash after being excluded from the Daegu candidate selection.

The disagreement between two factions within Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party over the leadership and governorship candidate for Ekiti State escalates with claims from each side disputing legitimacy.

A Greenlandic parliamentary candidate argues that Denmark must heed Greenland's calls for greater influence and change in national matters.

In the recent municipal elections, Paris has maintained its left-wing governance, with Emmanuel Grégoire defeating right-wing candidate Rachida Dati.

The French Republican Party (LR) is navigating leadership and candidate selection challenges leading up to the 2026 municipal elections, amidst internal divisions on the political right.

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico defends his previous remarks about God being nonbinary, asserting that many Christians share this belief.

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, visited Kaduna State to consult with political stakeholders and promote competence-driven politics.

In the upcoming municipal elections in Toulouse, outgoing mayor Jean-Luc Moudenc from the center-right is leading against leftist candidate François Piquemal.

Emmanuel Grégoire of the Socialist Party has been projected to win the Paris mayoral election, defeating conservative candidate Rachida Dati.

Emmanuel Grégoire of the Socialist Party is expected to win the Paris mayoralty decisively against right-wing candidate Rachida Dati.

Vanderlei Luxemburgo has announced his candidacy for the Senate in Tocantins after previously withdrawing from the race in 2022 due to health concerns.

Clemens Baumgärtner, a CSU candidate who lost in the mayoral race, suggests a coalition with the Green Party in Munich following Dominik Krause's election victory.

The Green Party candidate Dominik Krause has won the Munich mayoral runoff election, marking the end of over 40 years of SPD leadership in the city.

The Green candidate Dominik Krause wins the runoff election for Munich's mayor, marking the first time in over 40 years that the SPD loses control of the Munich City Hall.

Right-wing candidate Rachida Dati suffers a significant defeat in the Paris municipal elections against socialist Emmanuel Grégoire.

Centrist Édouard Philippe has been re-elected as the mayor of Le Havre, a significant political move as he is also considered a leading candidate for the French presidency in 2027.

In the 2026 municipal elections in Lille, Socialist Mayor Arnaud Deslandes has been re-elected, defeating the La France Insoumise candidate Lahouaria Addouche.

Édouard Philippe was re-elected mayor of Le Havre with 47% of the votes, positioning him as a leading centrist candidate for the 2027 presidential elections in France.

Munich's Mayor Dieter Reiter acknowledges his defeat in the mayoral runoff election, congratulating his opponent Dominik Krause from the Green party for his victory.

The Fürstenfeldbruck district has elected its first Green mayor in Gröbenzell, while the SPD candidate claimed victory in Germering, amidst surprising shifts in mayoral races across the region.

Maximilian Platzer of the CSU has been elected as the new mayor of Gauting, succeeding Brigitte Kössinger, with a considerable majority in the runoff election.

Munich's Mayor Dieter Reiter conceded defeat and congratulated Green candidate Dominik Krause after a decisive runoff election win in the city.

Congress workers in Assam's Bijni Assembly constituency vandalized their party office in a protest against the party's decision not to field a candidate for the elections.

A recent poll indicates that only eight percent of voters prefer Troels Lund Poulsen as their prime minister candidate, pointing to significant challenges for his party, Venstre, ahead of the upcoming electoral debates.

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi condemned the rising insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in Sokoto, urging that citizens should not live in fear of terror attacks.

The Ekiti North Progressive Youth Alliance has called for Ikole Local Government Area to nominate the next senator for the Ekiti North Senatorial District in 2027, opposing any attempts by current politicians to retain their positions.

A candidate for the National Council of the Judiciary expresses skepticism about the claimed broad consultations among judges that led to the selection of candidates.

Great MacIver, a former deputy governorship candidate, has warned of potential defections from the Bayelsa State chapter of the APC due to internal injustices.

The mayoral race in Marseille has become more competitive following the withdrawal of a hard-left candidate.

Factions of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State are in conflict over party leadership and the selection of a candidate for the governorship election, reflecting a broader struggle within the party.

A recent survey indicates that while rural residents prefer Urmas Reinsalu as their prime ministerial candidate, residents of urban areas with higher education tend to favor Mihhail Kõlvart.

In the Estonian women's football league, a team chose not to protest against a match result despite a controversial incident just half an hour into the season, positioning them as a strong candidate for the Fair Play Award.

Sophia Chikirou, a French MP and candidate, has gone against her electoral silence by tweeting about issues in extracurricular activities in Paris, which she later deleted.

A woman has been charged with assault after an incident at a political meeting in Aarhus involving an Alternative Party candidate.

Gordon Schnieder, the CDU's top candidate for the state elections in Rhineland-Palatinate, has voted alongside his wife in their hometown, while the small community of Dierfeld reported a surprising 100 percent voter turnout.

Runoff elections are taking place in Bavaria for numerous local government positions where no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the initial round.