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The Regional Electoral Tribunal of Amazonas has reversed a prior decision recognizing gender quota fraud, allowing elected councilors in Eirunepé to remain in office.

Concerns are rising regarding potential electoral fraud in the upcoming referendum as many voters report not receiving their ballots.

Concerns have been raised about potential electoral fraud involving millions of ballots sent to Italians living overseas, as reports of irregularities and outdated voter registrations emerge.

Electoral Justice in Brazil has revoked the mandates of three councilors in Lago da Pedra due to allegations of benefiting from gender quota fraud during the elections.

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is back in Caracas to support the political image of Delcy Rodríguez after a significant electoral fraud incident in Venezuela.

Denis Sassou Nguesso, the 82-year-old incumbent president of Congo, is expected to secure a fifth term amidst allegations of electoral fraud and a backdrop of economic challenges.

The electoral court in Amazonas has revoked the mandate of councilwoman Lene Barros for committing electoral fraud regarding gender quota requirements.

The São Paulo Electoral Court has annulled the mandates of three councilors in Rosana for fraud related to gender quota regulations.

The electoral seat of Mount Gambier has been vacant for six months following the imprisonment of MP Troy Bell for fraud, with independent candidate Travis Fatchen among those vying to replace him in the upcoming election.

In Marseille, private security agents have been deployed at polling stations for the upcoming municipal elections to prevent possible fraud incidents following a history of electoral malpractice in the city.

An illegal immigrant's long history of voting in Philadelphia raises concerns about voter confidence and the integrity of the electoral system in the U.S., according to experts.

Harilala Ramanantsoa has been removed from her position as the mayor of Antananarivo, Madagascar due to widespread electoral fraud in the municipal elections held on December 11, 2024.

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.

Colombians went to the polls to renew Congress and select presidential candidates amid concerns of political violence and potential electoral fraud.

Colombia is gearing up for crucial legislative elections that will set the stage for the forthcoming presidential race amid concerns about electoral fraud and security.

A proposal in California seeks to amend electoral rules to require all voters to show photo identification at polling stations.

The Federal Police conducted a search of the mayor of Sorriso's home as part of an operation investigating alleged electoral fraud in Brazil.

The State Security Service of Latvia has recommended criminal prosecution against a citizen for illegally influencing multiple voters in last year's municipal elections in Cēsis district.

The Federal Police conducted a major operation investigating an alleged scheme of bribing candidates to withdraw from elections in Caxias, Maranhão.

In Thailand's recent general election, suspicions of electoral fraud have led residents to occupy counting stations, reflecting a broader distrust in the electoral process.

Colonel Arnóbio Flexa Nascimento has officially taken office as a state deputy in Amapá, following the ruling that overturned Kaká Barbosa's mandate due to electoral violations.

The Brazilian Superior Electoral Court has postponed again the trial concerning the cancellation of mandates of four PL deputies in Ceará over alleged electoral fraud.

The TSE has not included any proposals for preventing fraud in affirmative actions for black and indigenous candidates in the preliminary rules for the 2026 elections.

The Frankfurt public prosecutor is investigating allegations of election fraud related to the 'Frankfurt - Social' list led by former Mayor Peter Feldmann, amid ongoing concerns about potential electoral manipulation.

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.

Nigerian Minister Festus Keyamo criticizes opposition parties for their claims of electoral fraud in recent elections, labeling their complaints as exaggerated and unfounded.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a warning to Nigerians about a fraudulent recruitment website for ad-hoc staff, clarifying that it is fake and unauthorized.

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.

A transitional government led by Prime Minister Andrejus Gyurovas was sworn in ahead of upcoming elections in Bulgaria, aiming to ensure fair electoral practices following previous allegations of fraud.

The Nigerian government has signed into law an amendment allowing for both electronic and manual transmission of election results, raising concerns about its potential for fraud and manipulation.

A mayor in León was sentenced for inflating the census by registering 21 people in two homes in a village with a small population and limited medical access.

President Museveni asserts that the implementation of Biometric Voter Verification (BVV) machines in the recent elections was crucial for ensuring electoral integrity and reducing fraud.

The Islamic Group in Bangladesh has challenged the results of over 30 constituencies from last week's parliamentary elections, alleging fraud and misconduct.

Reports of significant electoral fraud have emerged during Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary elections and referendum, including night voting, booth looting, and voter intimidation.

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the 'Save America Act' which mandates official identification for federal elections, claiming to enhance security and prevent electoral fraud.

U.S. politicians from both parties are united against President Trump's proposal to nationalize the electoral system, which he claims is necessary to combat alleged massive election fraud.

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.

Adam Andruszkiewicz, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Poland, faces charges of falsifying signatures on electoral support lists.

The prosecutor has recommended the acquittal of all 13 defendants in the 'Spartans' case regarding electoral fraud allegations involving former lawmaker Ilias Kasidiaris.

A coalition of activists in Nigeria plans to protest against the Senate's decision to reject mandatory electronic transmission of election results.

A video posted by Donald Trump on his social platform Truth, depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys, has sparked significant outrage and discussion, although it is not an original creation but a reused segment from a larger commentary on unproven electoral fraud claims that led to Joe Biden's presidency.

The Electoral Court of Amazonas annulled votes for councilors from the PSD and PL parties in Manaquiri due to fraudulent practices concerning gender quotas during the 2024 municipal elections.

The electoral judge has upheld the cancellations of councilors Roberto Franco and Adnan Lima for violating gender quota laws and forwarded the case to the Regional Electoral Court of Roraima.

The Electoral Court of Amazonas has announced that six councilors in Manaquiri, whose mandates were canceled due to gender quota fraud in the 2024 elections, will be replaced in the near future.

The Electoral Observation Mission (MOE) warned that Bogotá is one of the places in Colombia at extreme electoral risk for the 2026 elections due to signs of fraud and violence, affecting over 170 municipalities.

Six councilors from Manaquiri defended themselves against the Amazonas Electoral Court's decision that annulled their mandates due to gender quota fraud at the opening session of the legislative year.

Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that electoral fraud cost him victory in the 2020 presidential elections, allegations that have proven baseless.

President Donald Trump suggested that Republicans should 'nationalize' elections while continuing to promote unfounded conspiracy theories about alleged electoral fraud in the 2020 presidential elections, which contradicts the US Constitution as elections are conducted by individual states.

Frankfurt's public prosecutor is investigating document forgery and electoral fraud, yet Peter Feldmann's list will still appear on the ballot for the March 15 election.

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, in power for 40 years, leads the election count with 76% of the votes amid allegations of electoral fraud by opposition candidate Bobi Wine, who claims to be under house arrest.