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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

The 'Error' Found at 3 AM: Inflated Votes Incident in Ota Ward

Three male officials in Ota Ward, Tokyo, were sent for prosecution on charges of violating election laws by inflating invalid votes during the upcoming House of Councillors election.

Mar 2 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 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 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Defeat of the Center-Right in the House of Representatives Election: Regrets and Lessons of Komeito Officials - 'Failed to Maximize Support'

Komeito faced significant defeat in the latest House of Representatives election, raising concerns among party officials about their failure to effectively mobilize support.

Feb 28 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'Extremely worrying' illegal Denton and Gorton family voting row explained

A dispute has arisen over claims of illegal family voting during the Gorton and Denton by-election, with officials and observers clashing over the validity of the allegations.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Morning Recap: Tinubu oil order rattles NNPC, PDP heads to court over FCT poll, INEC officials risk jail and other top stories

Nigeria's oil sector faces new challenges as President Bola Tinubu's directive raises financial concerns, the PDP contests local election results, and electoral officials face potential jail time.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Kano by-election suffers poor voter turnout

The Kano State by-elections experienced a notable low voter turnout despite sufficient preparations by electoral officials and the deployment of security personnel.

Feb 21 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FCT Poll: INEC officials arrive late, voting begins in Durumi I

The Independent National Electoral Commission officials arrived late at the Durumi I Polling Unit during the Abuja Municipal Area Council election, delaying the start of voting.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:25 UTC
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National & Local

RNC sues to stop Democrats' Virginia redistricting push

The Republican National Committee is suing Virginia election officials to block a Democratic plan to redraw the state's congressional map, claiming it violates the stateโ€™s Constitution.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Mozambique: two former high-ranking officials questioned about post-election violence

Two former high-ranking officials in Mozambique are being questioned regarding their alleged roles in post-election violence that took place between October 2024 and March 2025.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

Mamata Banerjee: "Among these 5.8 million, many are valid!" Explosive accusations from the Chief Minister before the final voter list is published, who did she say, "Will you keep your job?"

Mamata Banerjee raised serious allegations regarding the final voter list in a press conference, claiming a significant number of entries are valid and warning election officials about the consequences of excluding genuine voters.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Preparation for the Saeima elections is proceeding as planned

Preparation for the upcoming Saeima elections in Latvia is on schedule, according to officials from the Central Election Commission and the State Agency for Digital Development.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Sukant Majumdar explained the reason for the EC's action against officials

Sukant Majumdar commented on the Election Commission's suspension of officials for attempting to manipulate the voter list.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Sukant Majumdar say about the suspended officials by the EC?

BJP leader Sukant Majumdar commented on the Election Commission's suspension of officials, emphasizing the importance of technology and artificial intelligence in tracking activities.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Mangal Pandey say about the suspension of 7 officials in Bengal?

Bihar Minister Mangal Pandey criticized West Bengal officials for being more loyal to Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress than to the Election Commission's directives.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Major Action by Election Commission over Irregularities in SIR; 7 Officials Suspended in Bengal

The Election Commission of India has suspended seven officials in West Bengal due to alleged irregularities during the Special Intense Review (SIR) process, leading to heightened political tensions between TMC and BJP.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bengal EC suspends 7 officials

The Election Commission of West Bengal has suspended seven officials for negligence in duty amid preparations for the assembly elections.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Friday, February 13: This Happened Last Night

A roundup of significant events including election outcomes in Bangladesh, a house fire in Eigersund, animal welfare violations in Trรธndelag, and statements from Venezuelan officials about upcoming elections.

Feb 13 โ€ข 04:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Government Officials: 'We Don't Need Many Questions from the Opposition' - Attack on the Diet under 'Kishida's Strong Leadership'

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasizes strong governance following the historic election victory of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).

Feb 10 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Election officials concerned: How Trump could influence the congressional elections

Election officials express concern over Donald Trump's potential influence on the upcoming congressional elections, following a perplexing FBI email.

Feb 10 โ€ข 10:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

For the first time under the single-member district system, the Liberal Democratic Party monopolizes seats in Kanagawa Prefecture - reactions from party officials

In the recent House of Representatives election, the Liberal Democratic Party secured all seats in Kanagawa Prefecture, marking a historic first since the introduction of the single-member district system in 1996.

Feb 9 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: Donโ€™t disappoint Nigeria, INEC warns officials

The chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission has urged election officials to maintain public confidence in the electoral process during upcoming elections.

Feb 8 โ€ข 00:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Politico: Election officials brace for Trump's interference in midterms

Politico reports that top election officials from both the Democratic and Republican parties in the U.S. are increasingly concerned about unprecedented efforts by President Donald Trump to interfere with the upcoming midterm elections.

Feb 6 โ€ข 23:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'SIR obstacles only in Bengal...', the Election Commission filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court

The Election Commission has responded to notices in the Supreme Court regarding petitions challenging the validity of the Special Intensive Review (SIR) process in West Bengal, which alleges threats and violence against election officials.

Feb 5 โ€ข 14:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Steve Bannon urges immigration agents to patrol US polling sites during midterm elections

Steve Bannon, a prominent far-right figure, has called for immigration agents to monitor polling sites during the upcoming midterm elections, prompting concerns from election officials.

Feb 4 โ€ข 18:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Trump prompts outcry by suggesting Republicans should โ€˜take overโ€™ elections

Donald Trump suggested on a podcast that Republican officials should take control of elections in 15 states to prevent potential voting by undocumented immigrants, raising concerns about election integrity and the possibility of manipulating the midterm elections.

Feb 4 โ€ข 11:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Election officials keep quitting years after 2020, as new study flags ongoing turnover risk

A new study indicates that the turnover of local election officials in the U.S. has accelerated since 2020, with 50% of chief officials in the Western U.S. having left their positions.

Feb 4 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Trump urged Republicans to "take over" the elections, claiming it would prevent undocumented immigrants from voting

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested in a conservative podcast interview that Republican officials should "take over" the elections in 15 states to protect the party from being ousted through voting, raising concerns about potential election interference.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

Fulton County to Challenge FBI Seizure of Election Documents

Fulton County officials plan to contest a federal warrant that allowed the FBI to seize documents related to the 2020 elections, seeking the return of the originals taken unlawfully.

Feb 2 โ€ข 20:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

New agreement to strengthen protection of elected officials and their families

The Danish government, along with several political parties, has announced new initiatives to enhance the protection of elected officials and their families during election campaigns.

Feb 2 โ€ข 14:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Proportional is Centrist" Former Cabinet Members of the Liberal Democratic Party Handing Out Flyers, Wavering Axis of Conflict with Ruling Parties

Amid a political backlash regarding finances, former LDP officials campaign for a Parliamentary election that has become a heated confrontation with former members of the Japan Innovation Party, while the election's dynamics remain unstable.

Feb 2 โ€ข 12:22 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Uganda elections chief says he faces threats over vote outcome

Uganda's elections chief reports receiving threats from government officials regarding the presidential election results, maintaining that the outcome will be based solely on the votes cast.

Jan 15 โ€ข 10:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Cyprus: The video, the 'Russian finger', and the 'card' of stability

The Cypriot government is embroiled in the dangerous turmoil caused by the release of edited audiovisual material showing officials speaking about the financing system for the election campaign of Nicos Christodoulides, with no clear way out in sight.

Jan 13 โ€ข 08:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Oregon election system faces scrutiny as state moves to address 800,000 inactive voters: โ€˜Astoundingโ€™

Oregon officials are planning to remove 800,000 inactive voters from registration rolls amid growing public concern and legal pressures.

Jan 12 โ€ข 20:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Officials piloting software to tackle deepfakes ahead of Scottish and Welsh elections

Election officials in Scotland are collaborating with the Home Office to pilot software designed to detect deepfake content as the Scottish and Welsh elections approach.

Jan 8 โ€ข 18:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Maryland dodges specifics in illegal immigrant voter-roll case as Congress vows to keep digging

Maryland's election officials are under scrutiny from Congressional Republicans for not providing clear answers regarding voter rolls after an illegal immigrant was found fraudulently registered to vote in the state.

Jan 7 โ€ข 17:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Ukrainian ruling party head and parliament speaker explain conditions needed for referendum and war-time presidential election

Ukrainian officials indicate that a ceasefire is necessary to conduct presidential elections and a referendum on peace agreements.

Jan 3 โ€ข 18:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

You can still vote for the jerk of the year. The differences are small, the battle never tighter

The article discusses the ongoing voting for the 'jerk of the year' in Croatia, highlighting the growing number of public officials abusing funds in a tight competition.

Dec 30 โ€ข 18:04 UTC

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