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Vox's electoral performance prompts internal reflection as leaders confront disappointing results in the face of previous expectations.

The PSOE in Spain is facing ongoing fears of poor electoral results in Andalucía despite a slight improvement in Castilla y León elections.

Carlos Martínez of the PSOE emphasizes the ongoing influence of Vox in Spanish politics following the elections in Castilla y León, urging focus on future negotiations between PP and Vox.

The article reports on the detailed results of the 2026 municipal elections in the French cities of Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, highlighting the new electoral process allowing citizens to vote directly for their mayors.

In the recent elections in Castilla y León, the PP achieved its best results in a decade, while Vox fell short of expectations despite previous electoral momentum.

Carlos Martínez's performance in regional elections has bolstered the PSOE with additional seats, despite not achieving their goal of defeating the PP in Castilla y León.

The weakening of leftist parties poses challenges for Spain's PSOE, especially in light of recent electoral results in Castilla y León and the contrasting success of leftist coalitions in other regions.

This article reports on the voting results of the municipal elections in Hesse, Germany, detailing the counting process and the complexities involved in the electoral system.

Bavaria's political landscape has changed significantly after the recent local elections, with the CSU remaining the strongest party but continuing to experience declining results.

A recent poll shows that the Socialist Left Party in Norway, led by Kirsti Bergstø, is struggling to remain above the electoral threshold, yet the latest results offer her some reassurance.

Colombia held congressional elections on Sunday, with Claudia López leading the center, Paloma Valencia leading the right, and Roy Barreras ahead of Daniel Quintero on the left, amid allegations of electoral malpractices including illegal border crossings and cyberattacks.

The Andalusian PSOE is mobilizing its veteran leaders to improve its electoral prospects just months before the regional elections amid concerns of poor polling results.

Nyesom Wike criticizes Rotimi Amaechi and opposition figures for hypocrisy regarding the debate on the electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act.

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

Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced a proposed electoral reform aiming to reduce Senate seats, eliminate the preliminary election results program, and cut election costs, which she will present to Congress next week.

President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the electoral reform initiative will eliminate the Preliminary Electoral Results Program (PREP) and outlined a new method for counting votes after elections.

The APC spokesman praises the National Assembly for swiftly amending the Electoral Act to include provisions for real-time electronic transmission of election results, citing pragmatism in their decision-making.

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.

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

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.

Emelec will hold elections on February 21, 2026, amid controversy regarding a match rescheduling and the need for more than half of registered members to vote for the results to be valid.

Civil society groups in Nigeria have threatened to protest against the amended Electoral Act that fails to mandate electronic transmission of election results.

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.

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.

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.

Helir-Valdor Seeder suggests reforming Estonia's electoral system to support parties with lower electoral results by allowing votes for smaller parties to count towards them.

A Nigerian lawmaker, Alex Ikwechegh, advocates for the electronic transmission and collation of election results to enhance Nigeria's electoral integrity.

The National Assembly of Nigeria has approved electronic transmission of election results with manual backup, leading to protests and walkouts from opposition lawmakers.

The Peoples Democratic Party in Nigeria is urging citizens to oppose the manual transmission of election results, fearing it could compromise electoral integrity.

The Nigerian Senate has approved electronic transmission of election results with manual collation as a backup, amid a contentious debate involving 15 opposing lawmakers.

The Nigerian Senate has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026, after a contentious debate concerning electronic transmission of results.

Oby Ezekwesili participated in protests at Nigeria's National Assembly advocating for mandatory electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026.

The Nigerian Police faced backlash for using tear gas against protesters demanding electronic transmission of election results during a demonstration at the National Assembly.

The Nigerian Senate entered a closed-door session to reconsider amendments to the Electoral Act regarding the optional electronic transmission of results and changes to the election notice period.

Opposition lawmakers in Nigeria's House of Representatives criticize proposed amendments to the Electoral Act that would shift the bill's focus towards the Senate version.

Protesters gathered at the National Assembly in Nigeria, advocating for the mandatory electronic transmission of election results as part of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026.

The Nigerian Senate explains its decision to make electronic transmission of election results discretionary, citing empirical data and consultations as guiding factors.

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.

A Nigerian university scholar advocates for the use of artificial intelligence by the Independent National Electoral Commission to improve the electronic transmission of election results before the 2027 elections.

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

The PSOE party is experiencing internal strife following disappointing election results in Aragon, leading to a division among its members and criticism aimed at party leadership.

The Supreme Court of Canada has overturned the election results in the Terrebonne riding due to a voting irregularity.

Tensions within Spain's PSOE escalate as party members publicly clash over political strategy and accountability following recent electoral results.

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.

Allegations of result tampering have emerged during Bangladesh's general elections, stirring political tension and questions about the electoral process's transparency.

Alejandro Fernández, president of the Catalan Popular Party, discusses his stance against adapting to current trends in Catalonia and reflects on recent electoral results and the rise of Vox.

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.

Senator Seriake Dickson criticizes the Nigerian Senate's decision to include provisions that weaken the push for electronic transmission of election results.

Former Bayelsa State governor Seriake Dickson argues that Nigeria is unprepared for electronic voting and that the push for real-time transmission of results is misguided and does not ensure electoral transparency.

The Nigerian Senate has amended its resolution to allow both electronic and manual transmission of election results, enabling the use of manual methods if electronic transmissions fail.