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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo's 'Nintendo Election' Was Rigged From the Start, Observer Says

Civil society groups in Congo-Brazzaville argue that the recent presidential election, which secured a fifth term for Denis Sassou Nguesso, was deeply flawed.

Mar 22 • 00:23 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Stephen A Smith stunned after Rep Kevin Kiley educates him on California voter ID ban

Representative Kevin Kiley informed Stephen A. Smith about California's lack of voter ID requirements during a discussion about election integrity on SiriusXM.

Mar 20 • 21:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Online Election Campaign: Meta Violates Its Own Ban on Political Advertising

A paid political advertisement for Isabell Rahms of the CDU appeared on Instagram despite Meta's supposed ban on political ads, raising concerns about the integrity of the upcoming elections in Rheinland-Pfalz.

Mar 20 • 15:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Slotkin presses DHS pick on ICE at polls, says she can’t trust Trump to allow ‘free and fair’ election

Senator Elissa Slotkin expressed concerns over the potential use of ICE agents near polling places, questioning the integrity of the upcoming election under the Trump administration.

Mar 19 • 16:53 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Sen. Kennedy urges 'smart lawyers' to rework SAVE America Act for simple-majority path

Sen. John Kennedy calls for Congress to adjust the SAVE America Act to allow for its passage with a simple majority through budget reconciliation.

Mar 19 • 16:16 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Pence urges Senate to ‘restore public confidence’ with nationwide voter ID law

Former Vice President Mike Pence is advocating for a national voter ID law during an exclusive interview, calling it an essential measure to restore public confidence in elections.

Mar 19 • 14:48 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Preparations for the Saeima Elections Continue According to the Planned Schedule, Emphasizes Zviedris

Preparations for the upcoming Saeima elections in Latvia are proceeding as scheduled, with no threat to democracy, insists the head of the Central Election Commission.

Mar 19 • 12:27 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Sārts: A more favorable background is forming for easier questioning of election results

Sārts remarks that recent problems with the election system and corruption issues concerning IT procurements create a conducive environment for questioning election integrity.

Mar 19 • 08:23 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Several factors create a grateful background for easier questioning of election results, emphasizes Sārts

In a recent interview, Jānis Sārts highlighted concerns over the integrity of election results due to IT procurement issues and the risks of foreign influence in upcoming elections in Latvia.

Mar 19 • 07:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Läänemets apologized to Kionka and Karis and berated squirrels: being elected president is not done by lying

Social Democratic Party chairman Lauri Läänemets criticized the current political climate in Estonia, asserting that the presidential election must be conducted with integrity and cooperation.

Mar 17 • 13:58 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Allegations of foreign influence in the lead-up to parliamentary elections

Concerns have arisen regarding foreign influence affecting the upcoming parliamentary elections in Iceland.

Mar 16 • 12:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The new concern of Democrats for the midterm elections in 2026 in the USA

Democrats are increasingly worried about potential deployment of armed federal agents at voting centers during the upcoming 2026 midterm elections in the USA.

Mar 16 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

AI agents can indeed conduct political brainwashing and organize election campaigns themselves

Researchers have found that AI agents based on language models can autonomously coordinate political campaigns, raising concerns about democracy and election integrity.

Mar 13 • 11:58 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

How Trump’s Election Lie Could Affect 2026 Midterms

The article discusses how the Trump administration's unfounded claims about the 2020 election are impacting upcoming 2026 midterm elections by focusing federal investigations on swing states.

Mar 12 • 19:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

REPS. FINE, SELF, HARRIS, Enough is enough: We'll block the Senate until the SAVE Act passes

House Republicans threaten to block Senate legislation until the SAVE America Act, requiring proof of citizenship to vote, is passed.

Mar 11 • 10:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Illegal immigrant charged for allegedly voting in every presidential election since 2008

An illegal immigrant from Mauritania has been charged with voter fraud after allegedly voting in every federal election since 2008, sparking discussions on election integrity laws in Congress.

Mar 9 • 23:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump threatens not to sign any bills until Congress approves strict voter ID act

Donald Trump has vowed to withhold his approval on all bills until Congress passes a strict voter ID act, reflecting his ongoing concerns about election integrity.

Mar 9 • 15:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Dismissed Mayor: Eching Shows Stance

The recent election results in Eching, Germany, indicate a significant shift in local political sentiment with the dismissal of Mayor Sebastian Thaler, highlighting the community's values of trust and integrity over charm.

Mar 9 • 13:11 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
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Allegations of Tampering with Senate Election Results, Ota Ward Officials Sent to Prosecutors - Past Elections Involved?

Three employees from Ota Ward, Tokyo, have been sent to prosecutors for allegedly tampering with the results of the recent Senate elections, with indications that similar misconduct may have occurred in past elections.

Mar 2 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'No one takes Kejriwal seriously...,' says Ghulam Ali Khatana

'No one takes Kejriwal seriously,' remarks Ghulam Ali Khatana amidst concerns about political integrity and election accountability.

Feb 28 • 06:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New president of TRE-SP takes office seven months before elections

The new president of the São Paulo Regional Electoral Court, Encinas Manfré, took office amidst concerns about election integrity and misinformation.

Feb 27 • 23:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

DOJ sues 5 more states, demanding access to voter rolls: 'We will not be deterred'

The DOJ has filed lawsuits against five states to access voter rolls in an ongoing effort to ensure election integrity.

Feb 27 • 10:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: Strengthen electoral integrity, observers urge INEC

Election observers in Nigeria have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enhance electoral integrity after assessing the recent Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections.

Feb 26 • 05:16 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Democrats cool to Trump pushing SAVE Act election bill in voter dial

Democrats expressed discontent with President Trump's State of the Union comments advocating for federally mandated voter ID laws and the SAVE America Act.

Feb 25 • 16:53 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Liveblog USA under Trump: Trump: Democrats want to cheat and have cheated

In a lengthy State of the Union address, President Trump launches a strong attack on Democrats while discussing various issues.

Feb 25 • 05:16 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT polls: Upload results in real-time, CSOs challenge INEC

A coalition of over 70 Civil Society Organisations is urging the Independent National Electoral Commission to upload election results in real-time for the upcoming FCT Area Council elections, while also highlighting concerns about voter safety and electoral integrity.

Feb 20 • 18:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Electronic transmission alone won’t stop electoral fraud, groups warn

Two Nigerian advocacy groups caution that while electronic transmission of election results is vital, it is insufficient to prevent electoral fraud without institutional integrity and transparency.

Feb 20 • 13:59 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Trump launches voter-fraud crackdown – media

US President Donald Trump has ordered a nationwide review of potential voter fraud related to naturalized citizens, seeking to enforce election laws and expand oversight.

Feb 20 • 11:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Why DOJ is caught up in two dozen court fights over voter rolls

The Trump administration is actively pursuing legal battles to access state voter roll registration data, alleging that noncitizens are improperly registered, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Feb 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

NYC Board of Elections worker says 'not my job to report anyone' when asked about registering non-citizens

A worker at the NYC Board of Elections stated in hidden video that it is not his responsibility to report non-citizens wishing to register, asserting that the process could continue despite potential legal ramifications.

Feb 18 • 04:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Rep backs real-time electronic transmission of election results

A Nigerian lawmaker, Alex Ikwechegh, advocates for the electronic transmission and collation of election results to enhance Nigeria's electoral integrity.

Feb 18 • 03:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mike Lee calls Schumer's 'Jim Crow 2.0' attack on voter ID bill 'paranoid fantasy'

Senator Mike Lee criticizes Senate Democrats' characterization of the GOP's voter ID legislation as reminiscent of segregationist laws, defending the bill as necessary for election integrity.

Feb 18 • 02:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PDP faction urges Nigerians to reject manual transmission of election results

The Peoples Democratic Party in Nigeria is urging citizens to oppose the manual transmission of election results, fearing it could compromise electoral integrity.

Feb 17 • 21:20 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Election integrity groups press Supreme Court to require ballots by Election Day

A coalition of election integrity groups is urging the Supreme Court to enforce a requirement for mail ballots to be received by Election Day.

Feb 17 • 15:02 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Tom Emmer blasts Democrats' double standard on SAVE Act: 'They require photo IDs' at their own DNC

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer criticizes Democrats for hypocrisy regarding voter ID laws, citing their own event requirements as contradictory.

Feb 17 • 01:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Minnesota lawmaker expresses concern after reviewing voter rolls, finding 3,000 people missing information

A Minnesota lawmaker raises concerns over the integrity of voter rolls after discovering 3,000 individuals missing information, prompting a dispute over access to election records.

Feb 16 • 15:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Experts fault Senate’s dual electronic-manual transmission of election results

The Nigeria Political Scientists Association criticizes the Nigerian Senate's decision to allow both manual and electronic transmission of election results, fearing it undermines the integrity of the electoral process.

Feb 15 • 15:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Donald Trump's Unhinged Latest as He Says the Quiet Part Out Loud in Election Plot

The article discusses Donald Trump's recent actions and statements regarding undermining trust in American elections as he prepares for the upcoming midterm elections.

Feb 14 • 16:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Noem backs SAVE America Act, slams 'radical left' opposition to voter IDs and proof of citizenship

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem advocates for the SAVE America Act, which mandates voter ID and citizenship proof, while criticizing opposition from the left.

Feb 13 • 21:10 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Supreme Court annuls federal election result in Terrebonne

The Supreme Court of Canada has overturned the election results in the Terrebonne riding due to a voting irregularity.

Feb 13 • 18:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Kolvart attacked e-voting and hinted at manipulations. The head of the electoral commission refutes all accusations.

Mihhail Kolvart, chairman of the Center Party, criticized e-voting, suggesting that it is controlled by a small circle of individuals and implying possible manipulation of election results, while the head of the state election service refuted these claims, asserting the integrity of the voting process.

Feb 13 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Jamaat-e-Islami Party Infuriated by Loss in Bangladesh Elections, Threatens India

The Jamaat-e-Islami party in Bangladesh has expressed dissatisfaction with the election results and raised doubts about the integrity of the voting process following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's victory.

Feb 13 • 06:25 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Leavitt unloads on Obama over voter ID push, accuses Dems of 'panic'

WH press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized former President Obama for opposing national voter ID laws, asserting that Democrats are panicking over support for such laws.

Feb 12 • 21:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Creative Job Descriptions by Politicians: On the Ballot Paramedic – In Real Life Lawyer at a Law Firm

A notable number of candidates for the city council elections in Germany are presenting themselves as paramedics, despite working in different professions, raising questions about legality and purpose.

Feb 12 • 14:58 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Only one House Dem voted in favor of voter ID, proof of citizenship in US elections

The House of Representatives approved the SAVE America Act, aimed at enhancing election integrity by mandating proof of citizenship and photo ID for voters, receiving minimal Democratic support.

Feb 11 • 23:45 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Hardline conservatives double down to save the SAVE Act

Senate Republicans are pushing forward with the SAVE America Act, a voter ID legislation aimed at tightening election integrity despite facing significant challenges.

Feb 11 • 20:05 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Democrats have found a new method to tease Trump's party colleagues

Democrats are employing a new tactic to provoke Republicans amid ongoing discussions about a new voting law in the U.S.

Feb 11 • 18:37 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Senate's 'Escape Clause' On E-Transmission Threatens Credible 2027 Election - PDP

The PDP warns that the Senate's new 'escape clause' allowing for manual transmission of election results could compromise the integrity of the upcoming 2027 elections in Nigeria.

Feb 11 • 14:58 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

FBI reviewing Fulton County vote-count ‘deficiencies,’ court docs reveal

The FBI is investigating the handling of ballots in Fulton County during the 2020 election amid allegations of irregularities and record-keeping failures.

Feb 10 • 20:50 UTC

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