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A Neringa council member convicted under a suspended sentence retains their mandate following a vote by the Electoral Commission.

The Citizens' Commission overseeing the partial renewal of Ecuador's National Electoral Council is set to repeat its request for universities to nominate professors to prepare written and oral exams for candidates.

Presidential aspirant Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim denounces the recent FCT Area Council election results, calling them a 'political illusion.'

Over a thousand local council members from across the political spectrum in Britain have pledged to support Palestinian rights and make it an electoral issue.

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.

An instruction manual will determine how the draw for selecting two main and substitute members to leave Ecuador's National Electoral Council in 2026 will be conducted.

The EFCC arrested 20 individuals during the FCT area council elections for various electoral offences, including vote buying.

In Somalia, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is leading discussions with the opposition-aligned Somali Future Council regarding the country's electoral framework amid rising political tensions.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 20 individuals for electoral fraud during the Federal Capital Territory local government elections and recovered over 17 million Naira intended for vote buying.

The announcement of the Kuje Area Council chairmanship result has been delayed due to collation challenges in two wards, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Somos México has established a Citizen Advisory Council made up of 100 notable figures to oversee the party's actions.

On Sunday, six communes in Mendoza, Argentina, are set to hold elections to renew half of their legislative council seats amid concerns about voter turnout due to the summer recess and the school year starting.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has started posting results for the Federal Capital Territory Area Council chairmanship elections on its Result Viewing portal.

Officials from Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission report significantly low voter turnout at Aso Estate and Sabon Lugbe during local council elections, despite the process being peaceful and well-organized.

Agents from the PDP and ADC protested alleged vote buying by APC agents during the FCT Area Council elections in Nyanya.

Party agents have praised the Independent National Electoral Commission for the smooth conduct of the Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, noting a moderate voter turnout and peaceful atmosphere at polling stations.

Twenty university professors have been nominated to create written and practical tests for candidates seeking to become members of Ecuador's National Electoral Council.

The recent FCT Area Council elections in Kubwa were plagued by low voter turnout and issues with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), significantly affecting the electoral process.

Julius Adamu, a former PDP chairmanship aspirant, praises the Independent National Electoral Commission for the peaceful conduct of the Federal Capital Territory area council elections in Abuja.

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.

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.

Candidate security and regulations on social media campaigns are key recommendations made to Ecuador's National Electoral Council for the upcoming regional elections in February 2027.

The UN envoy for Libya warns that ongoing political deadlock and economic deterioration are jeopardizing national unity.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has kept the Legislative Council intact, populated by neo-judges and lawyers affiliated with the previous PiS government, despite the electoral defeat of PiS in October 2023.

The National Electoral Council has filed complaints regarding potential inconsistencies in the reported funding of Luisa González's electoral campaign.

Ecuador's National Electoral Council has set the date for the 2027 sectional elections to be held on February 14, 2027, with a complete electoral calendar approved on February 14, 2026.

The National Electoral Council (CNE) of Ecuador has unanimously approved the start of the electoral period for the sectional elections and the election of councilors for the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council (CPCCS) in 2027.

Yle's electoral machine faced criticism due to missing candidate information during its initial release, which is considered a significant error in factual information dissemination.

The municipalities of Manaquiri, Brazil, have experienced a significant shift in its City Council due to a judicial decision that nullified the mandates of most council members following electoral fraud.

The Citizen Participation Council of Ecuador plans to conduct a public contest in May 2026 to renew two key electoral representatives ahead of the sectional elections set for February 2027.

The Independent National Electoral Commission conducted a mock accreditation exercise in preparation for the upcoming Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory.

Starting February 3rd, individuals who served on polling committees in the 2025 popular consultation and referendum can collect their incentive at designated banks.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that over 1.6 million voters are registered for the upcoming Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections scheduled in 18 days.

The US State Department warned that attempts to illegally reverse the election in Honduras will have serious consequences, following the government's maneuver to disregard the presidential election results and the authority of the National Electoral Council (CNE).

The newly adopted government bill concerning the National Judiciary Council outlines that fifteen judicial members will be elected by judges themselves, including a diverse representation from various court levels.