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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party confirms preliminary candidates in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Ulsan for the June 3 local elections, additional recruitment in Busan

The Democratic Party of Korea has confirmed preliminary candidates in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Ulsan for the upcoming local elections, while also planning additional candidate recruitment in Busan.

Mar 2 โ€ข 05:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Will Han Dong-hoon Run as an Independent? The Worst-Case Scenario is a Split in the Conservative Camp Leading to a Democratic Party Victory

Former leader of the People Power Party, Han Dong-hoon, announces he will not run in the upcoming national assembly elections, despite early hopes for his political career.

Mar 1 โ€ข 20:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jang Dong-hyuk's Unexpected 'Election Fraud Monitoring TF' Draws 'Absurd Conspiracy Theories' from the Democratic Party

Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the ruling People Power Party, announced the formation of a task force to monitor the upcoming local elections, prompting criticism from opposition figures who describe his actions as an attempt to exploit unfounded election fraud claims.

Mar 1 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Lee Jae-myung Effect Propels the Democratic Party, Leaving Only Extreme Conservatives in the Support Base of the People Power Party

Recent polls indicate an increase in support for the Democratic Party and a significant decline for the People Power Party ahead of upcoming local elections in South Korea.

Mar 1 โ€ข 00:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Large number of new members, ruling party struggles with training

The Japanese Liberal Democratic Party is facing challenges in training a large number of newly elected representatives following a historic victory in the House of Representatives elections.

Mar 1 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Karin Eriksson: Will Trump Ensure Victory for Mette Frederiksen?

Denmark's upcoming election may see the social democratic Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen leveraging support from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Feb 28 โ€ข 18:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

End of the Abbott Era? The Texas Poll that Alarms the Republican Party

A recent poll indicates that Democratic participation in Texas is surpassing Republican involvement for the first time in decades, raising concerns within the GOP regarding the political strength of Governor Greg Abbott.

Feb 28 โ€ข 17:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

That bluff by the Democratic Party on the ghost hospital

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the inauguration of a non-existent hospital in Monopoli-Fasano, Puglia, by the outgoing president Michele Emiliano, just months before regional elections.

Feb 28 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Hearing of Losers: Was the Establishment of the Center-Right Correct? Supporters of the Constitutional Democratic Party Are Leaving

The Center-Right Reform Union conducted a hearing with losing candidates, amidst growing concerns about the party's shift from liberalism to centrism and the subsequent loss of supporter loyalty.

Feb 28 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Sofia Virta admits: The Greens will not become the largest party - Throws a jibe at the SDP and the National Coalition Party

Sofia Virta, leader of the Green Party in Finland, acknowledged that her party is unlikely to emerge as the largest party in the upcoming 2027 elections while criticizing the Social Democratic Party and the National Coalition Party during a recent meeting.

Feb 28 โ€ข 10:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

2027: No coalition stronger than PDP, says Bode George

Bode George, a prominent member of Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declares the party's revitalization and confidence in reclaiming power by 2027.

Feb 28 โ€ข 08:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

A Terrifying Picture of the SDP from Purranโ€™s Camp

Jussi Lindgren, a special assistant to Finland's Finance Minister Riikka Purra, sharply criticizes the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in his blog post, warning of dire economic consequences if the SDP were to lead the government.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

The Rose Continues in the Buttonhole of the Social Democrats

The political group The Rose has decided not to collaborate with the political party Vor til vinstri in the upcoming municipal elections in Reykjavik, opting to continue its activities within the Social Democratic party.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

She was falling in the polls, but reversed the trend: the Democratic candidate who is back in the lead heading into the elections in California

Democratic candidate Katie Porter has regained momentum in the California gubernatorial race after a new poll shows her leading again following the state party's convention.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:53 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Mayor of Cape Town announces bid for DA party leadership

Geordin Hill-Lewis, mayor of Cape Town, has announced his candidacy to lead the Democratic Alliance as the party prepares for elections following the current leader's decision not to seek a third term.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye Gavin Newsom: bad news for Democratic candidates ahead of the 2026 elections

California Democrats have failed to unify around a candidate to support for the upcoming 2026 gubernatorial elections during their recent state convention.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Parties: The CDU has Unlearned Election Campaigning

The article discusses the declining popularity of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in recent polls, highlighting potential losses in regional elections in Baden-Wรผrttemberg and Rheinland-Pfalz.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:40 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: ODM Collapse Laid Bare By Fresh By-Election Losses

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in Kenya faces a significant setback, losing key by-elections and revealing internal divisions within the party.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Innovation: "If the Democratic Party does not respond to 'political reforms' by March 1, we will take 'next actions'" warning

The Justice Innovation Party warns that if the Democratic Party fails to respond to political reform demands by March 1, they will initiate further political actions.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Denmark: Lead for Frederiksen's party in the polls - The vote of the Greenlanders is crucial

The Social Democratic Party led by Mette Frederiksen in Denmark is gaining momentum in the polls ahead of the March 24 elections, positioning itself close to achieving an absolute majority in Parliament.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party's '1st Candidate' for Gangwon Governor is Woo Sang-ho... Possibility of Direct Confrontation with Kim Jin-tae of the National Power Party

The Democratic Party of Korea has nominated former presidential chief of staff Woo Sang-ho as its candidate for the Gangwon governor in the upcoming local elections.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Democratic Party's Leadership Visits Daegu, 'Heart of Conservatism', Targeting Gaps Amid Rifts in the People Power Party

The leadership of the Democratic Party visited Daegu, traditionally a conservative stronghold, seeking to leverage recent polling gains amid turmoil in the People's Power Party ahead of local elections.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Will Trump 'deploy' ICE agents to polling centers in the November midterm elections?

Democratic state officials have reported that Donald Trump does not plan to send federal immigration agents to polling places during the upcoming congressional elections.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Milei in the Mirror

The article reflects on political trends in Latin America, juxtaposing recent electoral victories and shifts towards populism and leftist governance in various countries against a backdrop of perceived democratic resurgence.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Song Young-gil: 'Running for Incheon Gyeyang is a return to my original ground... The will of the people and party members is important'

Former Democratic Party leader Song Young-gil reaffirms his intention to run for the Incheon Gyeyang parliamentary by-election, emphasizing the importance of the public and party members' opinions in the decision-making process by the party leadership.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Ben Zyskowicz has never seen anything like this in his career - 'Wonderful'

Finnish MP Ben Zyskowicz praises the Social Democratic Party's (SDP) newfound concern about debt, but questions their proposed solutions as elections approach.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

T. V. Raskeviฤius announced that he will not run for the chairmanship of the Freedom Party

T. V. Raskeviฤius has announced he will not seek re-election as chair of the Freedom Party, aiming instead to mobilize democratic forces for upcoming municipal elections.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Kyo-hung also withdraws, supports Park Chan-dae...Preparing for Incheon mayoral candidates

Kim Kyo-hung of the Democratic Party has decided not to run in the Incheon mayoral election and will instead support fellow party member Park Chan-dae.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Parish Councils: Why Catholics Are Allowed to Vote This Sunday

Catholic parish councils in Germany will hold elections, allowing laypeople to participate in church governance despite the absence of a broader democratic structure in the church.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Democratsโ€™ big misfire at State of the Union has GOP strategists salivating: โ€˜Huge momentโ€™

Republican strategists are excited about perceived Democratic missteps during Trump's State of the Union address, viewing them as advantageous for the upcoming midterm elections.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Lรครคnemets's Proposal: Party Funding Needs Standardization

Lauri Lรครคnemets, the chairman of the Social Democratic Party, advocates for reforming state funding for political parties to ensure more resources are allocated to smaller and non-parliamentary parties.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Why is the LDP giving gifts after the election again? Voices say 'Prime Minister Takaichi is a gift magician'

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has distributed catalog gifts worth approximately 10 million yen to all party members elected in the recent House of Representatives election, raising questions about the party's financial ethics.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Trumpโ€™s State of the Union: Key highlights

In his first State of the Union address of his second term, President Trump outlined his administrationโ€™s accomplishments and priorities in the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections, focusing heavily on economic themes amid Democratic protests.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeonbuk Province's 'Single Candidate for Democratic Progressive Education Superintendent' Fails... Criticism: 'No One Takes Responsibility'

The selection of a single candidate for the Democratic Progressive Education Superintendent in Jeonbuk Province has fallen through due to the withdrawal of candidates and internal disputes, leading to widespread criticism.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Governor Oh Young-hoon, notified of being in the 'bottom 20%', says 'I will file an objection, and I will complete the primary'

Oh Young-hoon, the Governor of Jeju, has been rated in the bottom 20% during the Democratic Party's primary evaluation but vows to contest and complete the election process.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

S-mayor in a call-out: SF was allowed to steal our agenda. It must not happen again

A Social Democratic mayor in Denmark criticizes the SF party for overshadowing their agenda in the recent municipal elections, where the Social Democrats suffered losses, particularly in areas traditionally strong for them.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Alliance, National, and Constitutional Democratic Parties to Suspend Meetings Amid Center-Right Defeat in Shizuoka

The Alliance, National, and Constitutional Democratic parties have decided to suspend their joint meetings following a significant defeat in Shizuoka elections, revealing cracks in opposition cooperation.

Feb 24 โ€ข 22:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takaichi distributes catalog gifts to all Liberal Democratic Party members in the House of Representatives as a 'congratulation for winning'

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's office has distributed catalog gifts to all Liberal Democratic Party members who were elected in the recent elections, raising concerns about the influence of money in politics.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Lecture in Fรผrstenfeldbruck: Church and Local Elections

A lecture discussing the church's role in shaping a democratic society will take place on February 26 in Fรผrstenfeldbruck.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jo Gap-je: 'Jang Dong-hyuk is the Democratic Party's Little Helper'

Conservative commentator Jo Gap-je criticized Jang Dong-hyuk of the ruling People Power Party, suggesting that his actions are unwittingly aiding the Democratic Party ahead of local elections.

Feb 24 โ€ข 01:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

It was revealed who will head the Democratic Union's "For Lithuania" municipal elections headquarters

The Democratic Union "For Lithuania" emphasized its goal of having strong candidates representing the people in the upcoming municipal elections in spring.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Elections in Texas: What the Polls Say About Greg Abbott After Several Days of Early Voting for the Primaries

Polls indicate that Texas Governor Greg Abbott holds a lead over Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa as early voting progresses ahead of the primaries.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Democrats name candidates to 'Red to Blue' initiative, aiming to flip GOP majority during midterms

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has announced candidates in its 'Red to Blue' initiative to challenge Republican incumbents in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Democrat Municipal Election Headquarters will be led by MP Lukas Savickas

Lukas Savickas has been appointed to lead the Democratic Party's headquarters for the upcoming municipal elections in Lithuania, aiming for strong regional candidates.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Katie Porter holds โ€˜F--- TRUMPโ€™ sign at California Democratic convention

Katie Porter displayed a sign reading 'F--- TRUMP' during the California Democratic Party's 2026 state convention, emphasizing her commitment to oppose Donald Trump in the upcoming elections.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Dong-yeon Leads Suitability for Gyeonggi Governor, While Choo Mi-ae Is Ahead Among Democratic Supporters

A recent poll before the June 3rd local elections shows Kim Dong-yeon leading in suitability for the Gyeonggi governor position, while Choo Mi-ae holds an advantage among Democratic supporters.

Feb 23 โ€ข 06:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Democrats' board will discuss Saulius Skvernelis' situation and preparations for local government elections

The Democratic party in Lithuania is set to discuss the political situation of its leader Saulius Skvernelis following a corruption investigation amid preparations for upcoming local government elections.

Feb 23 โ€ข 03:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Dong-yeon stands firm among a queue of 'Myeongshim' as Kim Yong's book concert sparks debate

The book launch of Kim Yong, a former vice president of the Democratic Research Institute and close aide to President Lee Jae-myung, became a battleground for potential candidates in the upcoming local elections.

Feb 23 โ€ข 01:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Up to 10 Local Elections: Will Joko and Han Dong-hoon Declare Their Candidacies?

The upcoming local elections in South Korea may feature up to 10 by-elections, often referred to as a 'mini general election.'

Feb 22 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ye 'Recapturing Seoul and Busan' - Opposition 'Not Just Seoul and Busan'โ€ฆ Biggest Battlefield Predicted

The upcoming local elections in South Korea highlight a fierce competition between the ruling People Power Party and the opposition Democratic Party, with significant focus on Seoul and Busan as key battlegrounds.

Feb 22 โ€ข 20:04 UTC

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