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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 40,000 voters have yet to regularize their registration in Juiz de Fora; deadline is May 6

Over 40,000 voters in Juiz de Fora, Brazil have not regularized their electoral registration, with the deadline approaching on May 6.

Mar 22 • 19:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'Public officials are not here to interpret the law, we are here to enforce it,' says Deputy Minister of Sports about Francisco Egas's registration as president of the FEF

Roberto Ibáñez, Ecuador's Deputy Minister of Sports, addressed the electoral situation of the Ecuadorian Football Federation, where Francisco Egas was re-elected despite legal limitations on consecutive terms.

Mar 22 • 13:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

CNE analyzes beginning the process of cancellation for the groups Construye and Unidad Popular

Ecuador's National Electoral Council is considering canceling the registration of two political groups for failing to meet membership requirements.

Mar 21 • 15:35 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"A serious doubt about the regularity of the election": in Manosque, the RN-UDR candidate files an appeal

The candidate Fabrice Durnerin, who lost in the first round of local elections in Manosque, has raised concerns over the electoral process, claiming irregularities in the voter registration.

Mar 21 • 09:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Electoral Justice conducts a weekend service effort

The Electoral Court of Pará will conduct service efforts on weekends to facilitate voter registration ahead of the impending electoral registration deadline.

Mar 20 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MT has more than 200,000 voters without registered biometrics, says TRE

Mato Grosso has over 203,000 voters without registered biometrics, representing 7.89% of the electorate, prompting electoral authorities to initiate registration drives from March 19 to 27.

Mar 19 • 14:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TRE-BA takes itinerant action for biometric data collection, electoral domicile transfer, and other services to cities in the interior

The Regional Electoral Court of Bahia (TRE-BA) is providing mobile electoral services to the municipalities of Amélia Rodrigues and Pé de Serra.

Mar 18 • 20:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'TRE-PA Joint Action': Voters Can Issue Title, Transfer Residence, and Update Registration This Weekend; See Electoral Zones

The Regional Electoral Court of Pará is hosting a voter assistance event over the weekend to help citizens update their electoral registration before the May deadlines.

Mar 17 • 22:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TRE-PA Begins Alerting Voters via WhatsApp to Update Biometric Registration and Reduce Queues on Election Day

The Electoral Regional Court of Pará (TRE-PA) initiated sending WhatsApp messages to voters to update their biometric registration and lessen waiting times on election day.

Mar 16 • 23:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Voters in AM gain extra posts for electoral title regularization before the deadline; find out where they are

The Amazon Regional Electoral Court (TRE-AM) is opening temporary service posts in Manaus for updating electoral registration ahead of the May 6 deadline.

Mar 15 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TRE-RN sets up service posts in shopping malls to regularize 139,000 voters; deadline is May 6

The Regional Electoral Court of Rio Grande do Norte has opened service posts in shopping malls to assist 139,000 voters with biometric registration before the May 6 deadline.

Mar 12 • 21:10 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: IEBC Begins Interviews for 12,000 Temporary Voter Registration Jobs

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission in Kenya is conducting interviews for over 12,000 temporary positions related to the upcoming Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise.

Mar 12 • 15:52 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: Free, fair elections non-negotiable, Amupitan tells INEC staff

Prof. Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, emphasizes the importance of conducting free and fair elections in Nigeria as vital for restoring public trust ahead of the 2027 polls.

Mar 6 • 12:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Shettima mocks ADC over flawed digital membership registration

Vice President Kashim Shettima criticized the African Democratic Congress for its problematic online membership registration process.

Mar 5 • 10:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

ADC takes steps to block mock registrations

The African Democratic Congress is addressing challenges with its digital membership registration platform, which faced issues of fake entries.

Mar 3 • 15:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Technology-driven registration boosting APC electoral edge, says national chair

The National Chairman of Nigeria's APC credits a technology-based registration system for improving the party's electoral strength and membership.

Mar 2 • 17:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

ADC’s free registration swamped with fake names, pictures, NINs

The African Democratic Congress has faced issues with its free online membership registration due to widespread submissions of fake identities and details.

Mar 2 • 15:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mutirão to regularize voter registration in Cuiabá: see necessary documents and how to participate

The Regional Electoral Tribunal of Mato Grosso is holding an event in Cuiabá for residents to regularize their voter registration on Saturday, where various services will be offered.

Feb 28 • 17:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TSE of DF regularizes electoral titles at the Rodoviária do Plano Piloto until March 14; see dates

The Regional Electoral Court of the Federal District (TRE-DF) is conducting services for electoral title regularization at the Rodoviária do Plano Piloto until March 14, offering both in-person and online options.

Feb 28 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mikie Sherrill, under pressure: the electoral data from New Jersey that the DOJ urges her to share with the government

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued New Jersey and four other states to access voter registration data, claiming that such information is necessary for investigating suspicious data linked to the Trump administration.

Feb 27 • 16:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Voters have 3 months to issue the first voter ID and electoral regularization in Acre; Find out how

Electors in Acre have until May 6 to regularize their electoral situations ahead of the upcoming elections.

Feb 25 • 18:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 80,000 voters have canceled titles in MS; see how to regularize

Over 80,000 voters in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, have had their electoral titles canceled and face exclusion from the upcoming elections unless they regularize their status by May 6.

Feb 24 • 13:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Deadline to regularize voter registration ends on May 6

The deadline to regularize voter registration is May 6, a necessary step for those wishing to participate in the October 2026 elections in Brazil, with rising demand for electoral services in Santarém, Pará.

Feb 24 • 11:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fifty-three political organizations are seeking their electoral registration for 2027

Fifty-three political organizations in Ecuador are currently gathering affiliations to obtain their legal status and participate in the 2027 elections.

Feb 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nearly 20,000 poll workers participated in the last election in São Paulo's interior; see how to register as a volunteer

The São Paulo Regional Electoral Court has opened registration for volunteer poll workers ahead of the 2026 elections, where nearly 20,000 participated in the previous election.

Feb 21 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TRE-AM offers home service for biometrics in Manaus; see how to request

The Regional Electoral Court of Amazonas (TRE-AM) is providing home service for residents of Manaus with mobility issues who need to complete biometric registration.

Feb 21 • 13:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Electoral Alert in Florida: the bill that would change rules for migrants starting January 1, 2027

A legislative proposal in Florida aims to impose stricter criteria for verifying U.S. citizenship for voter registration, set to take effect in 2027.

Feb 20 • 01:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Jigawa, Lagos, Sokoto lead as INEC reports 1.2m new voter registrations

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission has reported over 1.2 million new voter registrations, with Jigawa, Lagos, and Sokoto leading the numbers.

Feb 19 • 07:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why were 7 assistant officers suspended in Bengal by the EC?

The Election Commission has suspended seven assistant election registration officers in West Bengal amid political tensions between Kolkata and Delhi, aiming to maintain transparency and discipline in the electoral process.

Feb 17 • 13:48 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 17 • 08:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Literacy program for adults and seniors is open for registration in Cuiabá

The SoleTRE literacy program, organized by the Regional Electoral Court of Mato Grosso, is open for free registration for young adults and seniors in Cuiabá with limited spots available.

Feb 14 • 11:23 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Due to internet failures, INE appointment system 'crashes', citizens are asked to try again 'later'

The National Electoral Institute of Mexico announced that its appointment system for voter ID processing has experienced internet issues, urging citizens to try again later without a clear timeline for resolution.

Feb 11 • 03:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Akhilesh Yadav accuses of removing voters' names

Akhilesh Yadav, president of the Samajwadi Party, has accused the government of removing voters' names from the electoral list in Uttar Pradesh.

Feb 8 • 17:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

AAP accuses INEC of bias over party registration refusal

The African Alliance Party (AAP) claims that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unfairly denied its application for political party registration and is considering legal action.

Feb 8 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

AAP threatens legal action over INEC registration snub

The African Alliance Party is considering legal action against the Independent National Electoral Commission for allegedly refusing to register it despite meeting necessary requirements.

Feb 7 • 15:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: Political parties hit 20 as INEC clears two more

The number of political parties in Nigeria has increased to 20 as the Independent National Electoral Commission approved the registration of two new parties ahead of the 2027 general election.

Feb 6 • 02:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

AAP urges calm after missing INEC registration

The African Alliance Party has called for calm among its members after the Independent National Electoral Commission registered only two new political parties for the upcoming 2027 elections, emphasizing ongoing efforts for their registration.

Feb 5 • 19:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TSE confirms denial of registration for most voted candidate and Bonito de Minas will have new elections for mayor

The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) unanimously denied the candidacy registration of Dilson de Senhorinha, the most voted candidate for mayor in Bonito de Minas, leading to new elections in the city.

Feb 5 • 17:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

BREAKING: INEC registers two new political parties

The Independent National Electoral Commission has approved the registration of two new political parties as part of its preparations for the upcoming 2027 General Election.

Feb 5 • 13:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TSE confirms rejection of the most voted candidate's registration and Bonito de Minas will have new elections for mayor

The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) unanimously upheld the rejection of Dilson de Senhorinha's candidacy for mayor of Bonito de Minas, leading to new elections in the city.

Feb 5 • 11:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

4,423 new voters registered in Anambra in four weeks — INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission reported that 4,423 new voters registered in Anambra State during the first four weeks of the Continuous Voters Registration exercise.

Feb 4 • 18:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

INEC begins 50-day voter registration in Akwa Ibom

The Independent National Electoral Commission has initiated a 50-day voter registration exercise across all wards in Akwa Ibom State to encourage grassroots participation.

Feb 3 • 11:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

India’s electoral roll revision threatens democracy and Muslims, say critics

Critics argue that a controversial voter registration revision in India jeopardizes democracy by potentially disenfranchising minorities, particularly Muslims, while consolidating power for the ruling government led by Narendra Modi.

Dec 16 • 01:00 UTC

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