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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro's plea negotiations put political class and STF under pressure in election year

Daniel Vorcaro's negotiations for a plea deal with law enforcement have heightened tensions in Brazil’s political landscape amid the election season.

Mar 22 • 02:00 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
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The request of 'Aušriečiai' has a 'second bottom': the election commission only partially considered it

The 'Nemuno Aušra' party requested a three-week delay in a decision by the election commission regarding alleged serious law violations pertaining to rental cars used by its officials.

Mar 19 • 08:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: NE2 of Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The article discusses a variety of topics including interest rate projections impacted by war, police incidents, legal investigations, election regulations, and recent football matches.

Mar 18 • 22:16 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Political Editor: Where Did That Come From, Troels Lund Poulsen?

The article discusses the legal obligation in Denmark to return election posters that have been vandalized or cut down to the respective parties, highlighting a recent encounter between young police officers and political representatives.

Mar 18 • 15:44 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Judgment on one vote disparity in House of Councillors election will be made by the Supreme Court; many High Courts found it 'in a state of unconstitutionality'

The Supreme Court of Japan will decide on the constitutionality of one vote disparity in the House of Councillors election, which saw a maximum disparity of 3.13 times in voter value in the July 2022 election.

Mar 18 • 08:05 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Chairman of the Elections Committee: Ben Gvir Used Police and Prison Service Improperly for Election Campaigning

The chairman of Israel's Elections Committee, Judge Noam Solberg, ruled that National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir improperly used police and prison services for campaign purposes, ordering him to remove promotional videos and pay legal fees.

Mar 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Arizona charges Kalshi, alleging illegal gambling with election bets

Arizona's attorney general has filed criminal charges against Kalshi, asserting that the prediction markets platform is operating an illegal gambling business by allowing election bets.

Mar 17 • 17:39 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

SA banned donations to political parties. Now experts fear powerful lobby groups could pick up the tab and dominate the discourse

South Australia's new law banning donations to political parties may result in powerful lobby groups stepping in with financial support for candidates ahead of the upcoming election.

Mar 17 • 14:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Lee Jae-myung President Gangster Connection Rumor’ Jang Young-ha Also Files for Trial Review

Jang Young-ha, a lawyer convicted of libel for claiming President Lee Jae-myung had connections to organized crime, has filed a petition to annul the ruling with the Constitutional Court of Korea.

Mar 16 • 07:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Who will govern Poland? Election forecast predicts a 'gigantic stalemate'

A new election forecast indicates that the opposition Civic Coalition could win the most votes in the next Polish parliamentary election, but a significant stalemate is predicted.

Mar 16 • 06:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye to St. Patrick's Day in Chicago? What the law says in Illinois about alcohol sales before elections

The article discusses Illinois law regarding alcohol sales coinciding with election day, particularly highlighting the cultural significance of St. Patrick's Day in Chicago.

Mar 15 • 20:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand how the STF can affect indirect elections in RJ, with allies of Lula and Bolsonaro in the dispute

The PSD party is questioning a new law regarding indirect elections for the governor of Rio de Janeiro, claiming it violates the principle of secret voting.

Mar 14 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Temporary Mandate: Law Regulating Indirect Election for Governor of RJ is Sanctioned

Governor Cláudio Castro of Rio de Janeiro has sanctioned a law that regulates the indirect election process for a new governor, potentially prompted by his own resignation to run for the Senate.

Mar 12 • 11:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

On the First Day of the Law Distortion Crime Implementation, Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae and Justice Park Young-jae Reported to Police

On the first day of the implementation of the law against distortion of law, Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae was reported to the police regarding his ruling in President Lee Jae-myung's election law violation case.

Mar 12 • 06:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Supreme Court Confirms Invalid Election of Daegu Dong-gu Mayor Yoon Seok-jun Due to Violation of Political Funds Law

The Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that invalidates the election of Daegu Dong-gu Mayor Yoon Seok-jun due to violations of election fund regulations.

Mar 12 • 05:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yang Mun-seok found guilty of 'loan fraud,' losing his parliamentary seat... Election law case sent back for review

Yang Mun-seok, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, has lost his parliamentary seat following a conviction for loan fraud, although the Supreme Court has sent back the election law violation case for further review.

Mar 12 • 05:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

She fought for developers, now she wants to fight for the state. The long-time manager of Finep is to implement the new construction law.

The Czech government has appointed Hana Landová, a former Finep manager, to implement the new construction law, which has been a key topic in the pre-election campaign.

Mar 11 • 09:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Prosecutor demands fine of 4 million won for Yoo Dong-kyu's speech criticizing President Lee

Prosecutors have demanded a fine for Yoo Dong-kyu for making a critical speech about President Lee Jae-myung during the 2022 presidential election campaign.

Mar 11 • 04:44 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

D. Trump to Republicans: Election Law Is the Main Priority

Donald Trump emphasizes the importance of strict election laws for the Republican party's success in the midterm elections.

Mar 10 • 10:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Han Dong-hoon: The People Power Party should have opposed the 'martial law advocacy and election fraud conspiracy theory'

Former representative Han Dong-hoon criticized the People Power Party for its recent resolution, stating it should have clearly opposed martial law advocacy and election fraud conspiracy theories.

Mar 10 • 01:43 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Congress Leader's Legislative Seat Terminated; Ram Niwas Rawat Declared New MLA!

The Gwalior High Court has canceled the election of Congress MLA Mukesh Malhotra and declared BJP's Ram Niwas Rawat as the new MLA for the Vijaypur assembly seat in Madhya Pradesh.

Mar 9 • 11:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

After Denying Electoral Fraud... Lee Jun-seok Proposes Foreign Comment Ban Law 'Revealing Hate'

Lee Jun-seok's proposed law to ban foreign comments on political articles during election periods has sparked controversy over its implications for freedom of expression and potential discrimination.

Mar 9 • 09:17 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

According to China, Iran's election is an internal matter

China states that Iran's election of Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader is an internal matter based on constitutional law.

Mar 9 • 07:35 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Arrested for Double Voting in House of Representatives Election, Man Claims 'I Don't Remember' - Are They Inciting Fraud on Social Media?

A man was arrested for allegedly casting two votes in Japan's House of Representatives election, claiming he does not remember the first vote.

Mar 9 • 00:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The new law by Ron DeSantis advancing in Florida: aims to change elections and voter requirements

A new legislative proposal in Florida seeks to alter election processes and voter identification requirements under Governor Ron DeSantis.

Mar 8 • 10:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poll. KO, PiS, maybe another party? Respondents were asked not about declarations, but who they think will win the election

A recent poll suggests that the majority of respondents believe either the Civic Coalition or Law and Justice will win the upcoming parliamentary elections in Poland.

Mar 8 • 10:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Court will decide my 2028 move — Aiyedatiwa

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is facing legal challenges regarding his eligibility to contest for a second term in the 2028 election due to constitutional interpretations.

Mar 7 • 15:12 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Vanopslagh and Messerschmidt bring the Quran law into the election campaign

The Danish election campaign is intensifying with the involvement of Vanopslagh and Messerschmidt discussing the Quran law.

Mar 7 • 07:29 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Katsuya Okada's election poster 'China' - Man sent documents for pasting paper pieces

A man has been sent documents for allegedly pasting a paper with 'China' on Katsuya Okada's election poster in Mie Prefecture, Japan, raising questions of election law violations and political misconduct.

Mar 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Ishin mistakenly distributed ads during the House of Representatives election, reported to the police after it was pointed out as illegal

The Japan Innovation Party admitted to mistakenly distributing some videos as ads during the House of Representatives election and reported this to the police after concerns were raised about its legality.

Mar 3 • 08:19 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Lecturer: The debate about expulsion is about the foundations of the rule of law

The article discusses the shift in the interpretation of human rights by the Danish government in pre-election campaigning to facilitate the expulsion of more criminal foreigners, emphasizing that this issue goes beyond technical legal adjustments and is linked to broader political and identity narratives.

Mar 3 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Attorney General's Office commented on the electoral process in the FEF: these are the 3 sports impacts

The Attorney General's Office of Ecuador clarifies the implications of the new sports law on leadership tenures within sports organizations, particularly concerning the re-election of Francisco Egas in the FEF.

Mar 2 • 23:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Electoral law, dispute over the prize. And Schlein: "Ready for the primaries"

The electoral law in Italy is causing disputes among parties as Schlein expresses readiness for primaries amid tensions about election rules.

Mar 2 • 00:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Administrative Integration Law for Jeonnam and Gwangju Passed by National Assembly... Mayoral Election for Integrated City to be Held in June

The National Assembly of South Korea has passed a special law for the administrative integration of Jeonnam and Gwangju, paving the way for the election of the first mayor of the newly formed integrated special city in June.

Mar 1 • 12:15 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

West Bengal News: The commission is active at the beginning of March, a full bench meeting to review the state's election preparations on Monday and Tuesday

The Election Commission of India is convening meetings in West Bengal to assess the state's preparations for the upcoming assembly elections with local authorities.

Mar 1 • 12:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

President vs. Government on KRS, and Poles Want Consensus. Latest Survey

The Polish President has vetoed a proposed amendment to the law on the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS), as the Sejm has voted to restore constitutional standards for the election of KRS members.

Feb 28 • 08:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The KRS sues the Tribunal over the provisions of the law on the KRS. It's about the election of a new Council

The KRS has filed a complaint to the Tribunal concerning provisions of the law that relate to the election process for its new members.

Feb 27 • 16:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Reform reports claims of 'family voting' to police and Electoral Commission

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has reported allegations of illegal 'family voting' during the Gorton and Denton by-election to law enforcement and electoral authorities.

Feb 27 • 13:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Nigeria Sets an Early Date for Presidential Elections

Nigeria has announced that the next presidential elections will take place on January 16, 2027, marking the first presidential election held in January since the country returned to civilian rule in 1999.

Feb 27 • 10:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Starting July 1, 2026: the HB 991 law that seeks to change the electoral roll in Florida and generates controversy

The HB 991 law proposed in Florida aims to implement stricter voting requirements, including citizenship verification and clearer procedures for removing ineligible voters from the electoral roll.

Feb 27 • 01:48 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Electoral law, center-right text submitted to Parliament. Schlein: 'Unacceptable for us'

The center-right coalition in Italy has submitted a new electoral law to Parliament, which includes provisions for a majority prize and a runoff election, prompting criticism from opposition leader Schlein.

Feb 26 • 17:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok requests to delay trial until after local elections due to allegations of violating election law

Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok is requesting that his trial for alleged election law violations not proceed until after the local elections on June 3rd.

Feb 26 • 05:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It is already used in Texas: the SAVE Act law that requires citizenship to vote and that Trump wants to apply across the U.S.

The SAVE Act proposed by Trump mandates proof of U.S. citizenship for federal election registration, similar to a law currently in Texas.

Feb 25 • 15:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Riigikogu changed the procedure for presidential elections

The Riigikogu has adopted amendments to the presidential election law, although some MPs believe these changes are merely cosmetic.

Feb 25 • 14:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Reform UK’s Matt Goodwin will not face sanctions over byelection leaflet error

Reform UK candidate Matt Goodwin will not be sanctioned for a leaflet error due to a high court ruling, which found the omission of the party's imprint was an inadvertent mistake.

Feb 25 • 13:16 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Riigikogu approved amendments to the presidential election law

The Riigikogu of Estonia has passed amendments to the presidential election law to simplify the nomination process and enhance public involvement.

Feb 25 • 12:38 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Contrary to electoral law, Ben Gvir uses police and prison service for political propaganda

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir is using police and prison service resources for his political campaign, despite warnings from the election committee to cease these activities.

Feb 23 • 15:26 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Former Ukrainian military chief: election bid out of the question for now

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, former commander of Ukraine's Armed Forces, stated that any speculation about his running for office is premature due to the ongoing war with Russia.

Feb 23 • 13:34 UTC

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