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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

14 Questions for the Mayor Candidates: Will Daycare Centers Become More Expensive with You? And Will the Rent Stop Remain?

Munich's mayoral election is heating up as incumbent Dieter Reiter faces challenger Dominik Krause in a runoff, with key issues including daycare costs and rent control.

Mar 16 • 16:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Liveblog on Municipal Elections in Hesse: Election in Frankfurt: Boris Rhein Cheered on by His Wife and Son

Hesse's Prime Minister Boris Rhein supported his son Bruno during the municipal elections in Frankfurt, where both his wife and son were candidates for the CDU.

Mar 16 • 13:40 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Paris looks at five-way race for new mayor

The upcoming mayoral election in Paris features a competitive five-way race among various candidates.

Mar 16 • 11:24 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Troels Lund Poulsen Tops List of Donations – He Doesn't Want to Talk About This Year's Election Campaign

The number of significant money donations to parliamentary candidates has tripled in seven years, with Troels Lund Poulsen topping the list, according to a new report.

Mar 16 • 05:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Jung-hyun reverses resignation, extends registration for Seoul mayor until the 17th... Oh Se-hoon sticks to 'innovation campaign committee formation'

Lee Jung-hyun, chairman of the People Power Party's nomination management committee, reversed his resignation and announced an extension for registering candidates for the Seoul mayoral election until the 17th, amid ongoing nomination struggles within the party.

Mar 15 • 13:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Rhineland-Palatinate: What is wrong with this election duel that it remains remarkably dull?

The televised debate between SPD and CDU candidates Alexander Schweitzer and Gordon Schnieder was surprisingly unengaging, lacking substantial disagreement or debate.

Mar 15 • 12:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korean National Power Party's Gangwon Province Basic Local Government Leader Primary Election...Single Nomination for Wonju, Sokcho, Hongcheon

The Korean National Power Party in Gangwon Province will select all candidates for basic local government leaders through primary elections, with certain areas nominated unopposed but subject to adjustments based on candidate qualifications and evaluations.

Mar 15 • 05:10 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Presidential Election in Congo-Brazzaville: Who are the candidates against the outgoing president Denis Sassou-Nguesso?

The presidential election in Congo-Brazzaville will feature seven candidates, including incumbent president Denis Sassou-Nguesso, as voters head to the polls on March 15, 2026.

Mar 15 • 04:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What is voted on in the Illinois primary elections 2026

The Illinois primary elections on March 17, 2026, will determine candidates for various offices, with Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker running unopposed and Republican candidates vying for the chance to compete against him in the general election.

Mar 13 • 20:13 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Political Editor: A Tough Confrontation Between the Government Parties Could Be the Start of Something Wilder

A political confrontation among government parties in Denmark marks a pivotal moment as prominent figures prepare to retire while over 800 candidates campaign for election.

Mar 13 • 15:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Election in the Freising District: Surprising Voting Recommendations

In the lead-up to the runoff election in Freising, surprising endorsements are emerging for candidates, particularly from former independent candidate Birgit Mooser-Niefanger, who expresses support for Green candidate Nico Heitz despite her past affiliation.

Mar 13 • 14:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bengal Elections: BJP's Mega Plan, First List Final with 160 Names!

The BJP has finalized its first list of candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections, confirming names for over half of the seats during a meeting of its central election committee.

Mar 13 • 06:33 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Manitoba government introduces election bill ahead of scheduled 2027 vote

The Manitoba government has introduced a bill requiring candidates to disclose any past violations of conflict of interest laws ahead of the upcoming 2027 election.

Mar 13 • 00:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election in the Fürstenfeldbruck District: An Identity Card is Sufficient for the Runoff

The runoff election for the district leader in Fürstenfeldbruck will take place on March 22, where candidates who failed to secure an absolute majority must compete.

Mar 12 • 13:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Five candidates run to lead the PSOE of Extremadura

Five candidates are vying to replace Miguel Ángel Gallardo as the leader of the PSOE in Extremadura after his resignation following an unprecedented poor election result.

Mar 12 • 10:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mayoral Runoff Election in Munich: Which Parties Support Reiter or Krause - And Which Do Not Support Any Candidate

The upcoming mayoral runoff in Munich sees Dieter Reiter (SPD) and Dominik Krause (Greens) as the final candidates after the elimination of others in the first round, prompting questions about where the supporters of discarded candidates will place their votes.

Mar 12 • 10:31 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Angola: Angola - an Election That Doesn't Decide

Angola is set to hold an election for the Attorney General position, but the result will not determine the actual appointee, as the President will make the final selection from the candidates.

Mar 12 • 04:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Parliament elects a new deputy ombudsman today

Finnish parliament members are voting today for a new deputy ombudsman, with two candidates proposed by the Constitutional Law Committee.

Mar 10 • 23:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Unequivocal applause for Rubio. He overshadowed the favorite in the debate about Trump's successor

During an informal debate, Donald Trump’s supporters showed overwhelming support for Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the expected favorite, Vice President J.D. Vance, as potential candidates for the 2028 presidential election.

Mar 10 • 19:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election in Munich: These Candidates Were Boosted by Voters into the City Council

Nadine Liebchen, a doctor and mother of two, was unexpectedly elected to the Munich City Council, highlighting surprises in the recent local elections.

Mar 10 • 16:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Elections in Illinois: One by One, Who Are the Republican Candidates Looking to Dethrone J.B. Pritzker

The article discusses the upcoming Republican primary elections in Illinois, where several candidates are vying to challenge incumbent Governor J.B. Pritzker for a third term in the general election on November 3.

Mar 9 • 22:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye Greg Abbott vs. Hinojosa? Who is leading in the polls today after the primary elections in Texas

The Texas primary elections have determined the candidates for the general election in November, with Governor Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa set to compete for their respective parties.

Mar 9 • 19:04 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

They will be in the top ten positions on the Pirate list

The Pirate Party in Reykjavík has announced its top ten candidates following a recent primary election.

Mar 9 • 17:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Election in the Starnberg District: Three Black-Green Finals for the Mayorship

The Starnberg district is gearing up for runoff elections for mayor with key battles between CSU and Green candidates.

Mar 9 • 16:07 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Social Media in the Election Campaign: The 'Instagram Dummy' Makes Faces

Local candidates in Taufkirchen and Dorfen have effectively used social media during their municipal election campaigns, despite some criticism.

Mar 9 • 15:47 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in Bavaria: Celebrities in the Election Campaign – Who Succeeded and Who Did Not

The article discusses the role of celebrity candidates in recent local elections in Bavaria, detailing their successes and failures.

Mar 9 • 13:45 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

A new player has entered the election campaign. It is Chinese, criticized, and filled with top politicians.

Political candidates and established politicians in Denmark are increasingly using TikTok to connect with voters, including Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.

Mar 9 • 12:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Messy Pescara. Voting Again in 23 Polling Stations

In Pescara, about 14,000 voters are revisiting polling stations due to a challenge to the election results made by losing candidates from the left.

Mar 9 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party Abandons Citizen Jury System for Gwangju Unified Market Mayor Race, Complicating Candidates' Calculations

The Democratic Party of Korea has decided not to adopt a citizen jury system for selecting candidates for the mayor of Gwangju, leading to a complicated situation among the candidates.

Mar 9 • 05:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal elections 2026 in the Munich district: Things will get exciting in Garching

The mayoral elections in the Munich district show varying levels of voter support for incumbent candidates across different municipalities.

Mar 8 • 21:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mayoral Election in the Dachau District: Reischl is Voted Out

In the recent mayoral elections in the Dachau district, several candidates faced off, with notable wins and losses across various municipalities.

Mar 8 • 21:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Election in Baden-Württemberg: The Incorrect Assumptions of the CDU

The CDU faces unexpected challenges in the Baden-Württemberg election where initial confidence turned to anxiety as Green Party candidates took the lead.

Mar 8 • 21:07 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Further election results from the Ebersberg district: Every vote counts – indeed

In the Ebersberg district of Germany, several mayoral elections were held, with candidates from the CSU party making significant gains and many local leaders winning without opposition.

Mar 8 • 21:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

District Council Election in the District of Freising: From nine, two remain

In the District of Freising, the first round of the mayoral election saw nine candidates with Helmut Petz and Susanne Hoyer advancing to the runoff.

Mar 8 • 20:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Further election results from the district of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen: New faces, old winners, exciting duels

Recent elections in the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district saw significant outcomes including new mayoral candidates and run-off elections.

Mar 8 • 19:19 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mayoral elections in the Starnberg district: Run-off elections likely in Starnberg and Gauting

In Starnberg, preliminary results indicate a run-off election for the mayor's position between Patrick Janik and Severin Kistner.

Mar 8 • 19:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mayoral Election in Bamberg: Three-Way Race for the Town Hall

The mayoral election in Bamberg saw a tight race among three candidates following the retirement of long-serving SPD incumbent Andreas Starke.

Mar 8 • 18:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election: Weber against Wild – or Freund

The municipal elections in Augsburg saw increased voter turnout, with many casting ballots by mail, suggesting a competitive race among candidates.

Mar 8 • 17:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Local Elections in Frankfurt: The Election Campaign is Back on the Streets

The campaign for the upcoming local elections in Frankfurt has intensified, with candidates actively engaging with citizens in various neighborhoods.

Mar 8 • 15:04 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

How far will the influence of the House of Representatives election extend? Candidates for the mayoral election in Nishinomiya, Hyogo announce their candidacies.

The upcoming mayoral election in Nishinomiya, Hyogo, is stirring interest among local politicians following the recent overwhelming victory of the Liberal Democratic Party in the House of Representatives election.

Mar 8 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Neither 'feeding the beast' nor 'stepping on calluses': the keys to the Castilla y León campaign

The election campaign in Castilla y León is heavily focused on local issues and the votes of rural constituents as candidates address concerns over the Mercosur agreement.

Mar 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu will decide Oyo APC candidate – Shittu

Former Minister Adebayo Shittu claims that President Bola Tinubu will determine the All Progressives Congress' candidate for Oyo State's 2027 governorship election, dismissing speculation about other potential candidates.

Mar 8 • 01:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Brazil is divided between a more self-critical left and a more liberal right', says reader

A Brazilian reader's comments highlight the division between a self-critical left and a liberal right, suggesting both major presidential candidates face wide rejection.

Mar 7 • 23:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: Christian Estrosi vs. Éric Ciotti... Relive the debate of the candidates for the mayor of Nice

The debate among candidates for the 2026 Nice mayoral election highlighted tensions between Christian Estrosi and Éric Ciotti as they compete for voter support in the upcoming elections.

Mar 7 • 21:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Person Instead of Party: The Candidate as a Brand

The article discusses the impact of candidate personalization on election dynamics in Baden-Württemberg, where the candidates may overshadow party platforms.

Mar 7 • 16:35 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

They appoint the top positions on the Left for the Spring list

Sanna Magdalena Mörtudóttir has been appointed as the lead candidate for the Left for the Spring electoral list, partnering with the Left-Greens under the joint name "The Left."

Mar 7 • 15:34 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) Electoral Failure in Hyogo 2nd District: Prefectural Chairman "Will Work to Appoint Candidates"

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.

Mar 7 • 10:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election: "I have it almost in my blood"

A youthful group of candidates with notable political lineage is emerging for local elections in Unterhaching, Germany.

Mar 6 • 16:03 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Presidential Election in Congo-Brazzaville: Mabio Mavoungou Zinga, a former customs inspector on the campaign trail

Mabio Mavoungou Zinga, a retired customs inspector, is among the candidates in the upcoming presidential election in Congo-Brazzaville, aimed at restoring the country's dignity and prosperity.

Mar 6 • 09:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026 in Freising: Young Voters Focus on Culture of Disagreement, Buses, and Education

Candidates for the 2026 municipal election in Freising discussed key issues with an audience of young voters, despite a lack of contentious topics.

Mar 5 • 15:16 UTC

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