ANASTASSIA KOVALENKO-KÕLVART ⟩ Security gaps in e-voting that would not be tolerated in paper ballots
Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart highlights security vulnerabilities in Estonia's e-voting system that pose risks to electoral integrity.
The court is investigating where the mayor lived permanently
The court in Tartu is examining the case of former mayor Maano Koemets, accused of providing false information to the electoral commission during the 2021 local government elections.
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.
We Are Mexico
The article discusses the formation of a new political party in Mexico, called Somos México, amidst ongoing electoral challenges and government reforms that threaten democratic integrity.
National Assembly outlines key reforms in Electoral Act 2026
The National Assembly of Nigeria has enacted the Electoral Act 2026, which includes significant reforms aimed at enhancing electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
PDP, ADC agents protest vote buying at FCT polling unit
Agents from the PDP and ADC protested alleged vote buying by APC agents during the FCT Area Council elections in Nyanya.
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.
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.
Electoral Act: PDP calls amendment direct act of treachery against electorate
The PDP condemned the recent amendment to the Electoral Act, claiming it undermines democracy and the integrity of the electoral process in Nigeria.
INEC warns against vote buying ahead of FCT Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria has issued a warning against vote buying ahead of the Federal Capital Territory elections scheduled for February 21, 2026.
Amended Electoral Act will ensure every vote counts, says Akpabio
Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio asserts that the recently amended Electoral Act will enhance the integrity of elections and ensure that every vote counts by introducing electronic transmission of results.
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.
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.
We are Mexico seeks transparency and rules for the registration of parties
The organization Somos México, in its bid to become a political party, has presented a proposal for electoral reform to the Mexican Congress, calling for a review of the registration process for new parties alongside demands for transparency and integrity from electoral officials.
Trump's electoral threats
The article discusses Trump's unfounded claims regarding electoral integrity as the U.S. approaches midterm elections, which may pose challenges to his party's control.
Uganda: Museveni Defends BVV Machines As Key to Credible Polls, Says Technology Closed Opposition's 'Cheating Lifeline'
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bangladeshi Nationalist Party Declares Victory in First Elections After 2024 Unrest
The Bangladeshi Nationalist Party (BNP) claims to have secured enough parliamentary seats to independently form a government amid questions about the electoral process's integrity raised by the Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami.
TSE rejects appeal seeking the cassation of Jorge Seif's mandate and ineligibility
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court has unanimously dismissed an appeal to annul Senator Jorge Seif's mandate over alleged electoral misconduct due to lack of evidence.
Conference committee must retain electronic transmission – Dickson
Nigerian lawmaker Seriake Dickson calls for the Senate-House conference committee to adhere to the House's version of the Electoral Amendment Bill, emphasizing the importance of electronic result transmission for electoral integrity.
Dickson urges full adoption of Reps’ version of electoral bill
Senator Seriake Dickson has called for the Senate to fully adopt the House of Representatives' version of the Electoral Amendment Bill, emphasizing the importance of electronic transmission of results for electoral integrity.
PDP slams Senate’s manual result clause as ‘backdoor move’
The Peoples Democratic Party criticizes a Senate clause allowing manual result transmission as a detrimental step for Nigeria's electoral integrity.
Electoral Act: El-Rufai supports protest, criticizes senate
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed his support for protests against the National Assembly's amendment to the Electoral Act, which he believes threatens the integrity of election results.
Mayor, son deputy, and ally declared ineligible for using public vehicles in campaign in PI
The electoral court declared ineligibility for several politicians in Piauí due to the misuse of public vehicles during their campaign.
INEC denies registering underage voters in Osun LG
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria has refuted claims of registering underage voters in Osun State, specifically in Ede North Local Government Area, following a social media allegation.
Finland may withdraw from controversial Amazon plan
Finland is reconsidering its plans to transfer electoral data to Amazon's cloud services due to concerns over national security and democratic integrity.
Obi joins protest at N’Assembly, says Nigerians don’t want glitch again
Peter Obi participated in a protest at Nigeria's National Assembly against the removal of 'real-time' electronic transmission of election results from an amendment bill, emphasizing the call for electoral transparency.
Electoral Act: 2027 election under threat – Timi Frank
Timi Frank, a former APC official, warns that unresolved electoral reform issues could jeopardize the integrity of Nigeria's 2027 elections.
Electoral reforms: Nigerians groan as Senate reopens old wounds
Nigerians express outrage as the Senate's recent passage of the Electoral Act amendment is seen as a threat to electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 elections.
Electoral MP wants fines of up to R$ 30,000 for spreading misinformation with AI in the 2026 elections
Brazil's regional prosecutor proposes fines for individuals spreading AI-generated misinformation during the 2026 elections, aiming to strengthen electoral integrity.
Senate decision on e-results transmission a setback, says PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party criticized the Senate's rejection of electronic transmission of election results, viewing it as a setback for Nigeria's democracy and electoral integrity.
What did BJP leader Dilip Jaiswal say about SIR?
BJP leader Dilip Jaiswal commented on the SIR issue, asserting that the public is aware of the election commission's transparency in India, emphasizing that misleading campaigns by leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav have failed in Bihar, where over seven lakh voters appreciated the electoral process's integrity without any issues.
2027: Falana slams senate’s delays on electoral act
Femi Falana criticizes the Nigerian Senate for delaying the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, warning it threatens the integrity of the upcoming 2027 elections.
Disinformation, electoral tricks, radicalization. What are the forecasts for democracy in 2026?
The article discusses the challenges faced by democracy in Europe, highlighting issues of rule of law and election integrity in Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, and Austria, along with stifled freedoms in Germany.
RTVE Workers Strike Again Against the 'Outsourcing' of RTVE: 'We Are Not Overlooking the Electoral Gain That Can Be Made'
RTVE workers and unions criticize the outsourcing of public broadcasting, arguing that it undermines journalistic integrity and raises concerns about electoral motivations.
Israeli Writer: The Upcoming Elections May Be the Last in Israel
Israeli writer Iris Leeal warns that Israel stands at a critical juncture, suggesting that the upcoming elections could be the last in its known democratic form due to the current government's disregard for electoral integrity.