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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.

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 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.

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

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.

Following the leakage of false election results from a primary election for the mayoral candidate in Gwangju, South Korea, the Democratic Party is facing legal threats from some candidates who claim their vote shares were misrepresented.

The Social Democratic Party has nominated Audrius Radvilavičius, a member of the Seimas, as its candidate for the mayor of Kaunas.

Slovenia is preparing for crucial elections that may reshape its democratic identity, with conservative candidate Janez Janša positioned against current Prime Minister Robert Golob, amid allegations of foreign interference in the campaign.

Kim Sang-wook has been confirmed as the Democratic Party's candidate for Ulsan Mayor in the 6.3 local elections.

The Democratic Party's Gyeonggi Province party has confirmed Kim Byeong-wook as the candidate for Seongnam mayor and Jeong Deok-young for Yangju mayor, while eight other local candidates will compete in primaries.

Kat Abughazaleh, a progressive influencer and candidate in the Illinois 9th Congressional District Democratic primary, delivered a heated concession speech filled with expletives against President Trump and ICE after narrowly losing the election.

Bobby Pulido, a Democratic congressional candidate in Texas, is facing criticism for a lewd music video he released over a decade ago.

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated that the Reform Party will not be behind the re-election of Alar Karis as president, clarifying that no candidate proposals have been made to the Social Democratic Party.

Former President Toomas Hendrik Ilves criticized the Social Democratic Party for using his suggested presidential candidate as a political pawn.

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon announced his registration as a candidate for the mayoral election, expressing responsibility toward citizens and highlighting a lack of change in the ruling party's leadership.

Estonian Social Democratic Party leader Lauri Läänemets claims that the Reform Party suggested nominating diplomat Riina Kionka as a presidential candidate, a claim the Reform Party denies.

Bobby Pulido, a Democratic congressional candidate, faces scrutiny for previous comments about seeking Mexican citizenship and identifying as a 'winter Texan' while campaigning in Texas.

A recent survey indicates that a Republican candidate in California's upcoming primaries might actually benefit the Democratic Party.

Mindaugas Sinkevičius, the chairman of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party, confirmed that they will nominate a candidate for the presidency in 2029.

The Democratic Party and the People Power Party in Gyeonggi Province have begun nomination interviews for 31 local candidate contenders starting from the 16th.

The Lithuanian Social Democratic Party plans to run a party candidate in the 2029 presidential elections, according to party leader Mindaugas Sinkevičius.

The Social Democratic Party's Tartu region has nominated Lauri Läänemets for the party leader position ahead of internal elections scheduled for the end of March.

Woo Sang-ho, a Democratic candidate for the Gangwon governorship, expressed respect for the decision to build a new provincial office, while raising concerns about financing through apartment sales.

In Illinois, a Democratic candidate has proposed dismantling the ICE agency, highlighting immigration policy as a central issue in the 2026 electoral campaign.

Lauri Läänemets appears to be the only candidate for the leadership of the Social Democratic Party in Estonia's upcoming general assembly.

Gina Hinojosa, a Democratic candidate for governor of Texas, is influenced by her parents' legal backgrounds as both are attorneys and significant figures in state politics.

The Democratic Party of Korea has confirmed four candidates for the gubernatorial primary in Chungcheongbuk-do ahead of the local elections.

Michael Allen, a Republican candidate for attorney general in Colorado, expressed astonishment over a Democratic proposal to legalize prostitution, fearing it would exacerbate human trafficking in the state.

The Social Democratic Party in Kópavogur unveiled its candidate list for the upcoming municipal elections, led by lawyer Jónas Már Torfason.

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner contends that the opposition to transgender athletes is driven by a billionaire-funded campaign designed to distract from taxation issues in Maine.

The Social Democratic Party's candidate list for the upcoming elections in Árborg has been unveiled, featuring key party members, including the party leader and the incumbent mayor.

Recent polls indicate J.B. Pritzker is unchallenged in the Democratic primary while Darren Bailey is the leading Republican candidate ahead of the Illinois gubernatorial elections.

Jung Won-O, a Democratic Party candidate for Seoul mayor, criticized incumbent mayor Oh Se-Hoon’s flagship project, the ‘Garden of Gratitude’, calling it a waste of taxpayers' money.

Former Buan County Mayor Park Jeong-hyun has announced his decision not to run for governor of Chungnam and will instead support fellow candidate Park Soo-hyun.

Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was aware that his interview with Stephen Colbert would only be available online and not broadcast on TV due to federal regulations.

As the 2028 presidential elections in the U.S. approach, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is emerging as a prominent candidate from the left, challenging Governor Gavin Newsom.

Anseong and Pyeongtaek are seeing increasing support for the Democratic Party as the June 3 local elections approach, while the National Power Party struggles to find strong candidates.

Jeong Cheong-rae, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, emphasized the necessity of winning the upcoming local elections and outlined plans for a transparent and fair candidate selection process.

The Supreme Court of South Korea quickly ruled to disqualify Lee Jae-myung, a prominent opposition leader, from participating in the upcoming presidential election amid significant political tension.

Recent polls ahead of the Illinois primaries suggest that J.B. Pritzker will move forward as the Democratic candidate, while Darren Bailey leads among Republican contenders.

Dr. Wole Oluyede, the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the Ekiti State governorship election, celebrates a court ruling that compels the Independent National Electoral Commission to include his name on the candidate list.

The LDP's chairman for Hyogo Prefecture expressed commitment to appoint a candidate for the next House of Representatives election after the party failed to support any candidate in the recent elections in the Hyogo 2nd District.

Gilberto Kassab, the president of the PSD party in Brazil, stated that the party is set to choose its presidential candidate before April 15, 2022, and emphasized that a candidate will be announced unless an unlikely event occurs.

A Federal Court of Appeal in Nigeria has advised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) factions to amicably resolve their differences while validating an Ekiti candidate.

The Peoples Democratic Party has expressed support for a Federal High Court ruling that mandates the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognize Oluwole Oluyede as its governorship candidate for Ekiti State.

Kim Young-bae, a candidate for the Seoul mayoral election, raises concerns about the primaries being too superficial due to limited online debates.

In the Texas primaries, advocates claim that voting issues, particularly in Dallas County, resulted in voter suppression as Democratic candidate Jasmine Crockett pointed to disenfranchisement during her concession.

The Democratic Party has confirmed Kim Kyung-soo as its single candidate for the Gyeongsangnam-do governor position as local elections approach, marking a significant development in the election landscape.

With 90 days left until the June 3 local elections in South Korea, both ruling and opposition parties have intensified their election preparations, including candidate selections.

A new promising candidate for the Democratic Party has emerged from the preliminary elections in Iceland.