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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.

The Guardian's latest Essential report discusses the gaining support for One Nation, particularly among former Labor voters, and features insights from political analysts on the implications for the upcoming federal elections.

A caravan of ministers from Lula's government will unite key political rivals in Alagoas as part of a series of events promoting federal programs ahead of the upcoming election.

The SAVE Act proposed by Trump mandates proof of U.S. citizenship for federal election registration, similar to a law currently in Texas.

Hours after the approval of the anti-infraction bill, federal deputy Guilherme Derrite visited former president Jair Bolsonaro in prison to discuss their plans for the upcoming elections.

The Governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha, has enacted laws extending the validity period of public competitions under financial and election-related constraints.

The German federal government emphasizes that future compromises should focus on strengthening the economy, departing from previous indecisiveness that opponents have exploited in election campaigns.

The Lagos APC claims that recent by-election victories in Rivers, Kano, and the Federal Capital Territory signal public support for President Tinubu's administration.

The next German president faces significant challenges, including external political tensions and the rise of the AfD, leading parties like the Union and SPD to consider female candidates for the first time.

Umar Abdullahi Abubakar of the APC has been declared the winner of the chairmanship election for the Abaji Area Council in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory.

Joshua Ishaku of the APC has won the Bwari Area Council chairmanship election in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory.

Mohammed Kasim of the Peoples Democratic Party has won the Gwagwalada chairmanship election in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, securing over 22,000 votes.

An election monitoring group in Nigeria claimed that votes were sold for as much as ₦10,000 during the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections.

A civil society organization criticized the recent Federal Capital Territory elections for low voter turnout and irregularities, despite the election being largely peaceful.

The Obidient Movement has raised concerns about the malfunction of the election results portal during the Federal Capital Territory elections in Nigeria.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, commended the peaceful conduct of the Area Council elections in Abuja but expressed concern over low voter turnout, particularly in the city center.

In a closely contested election in the Federal Capital Territory, the APC and ADC candidates tied in voter turnout at a polling unit in Karu, Abuja.

The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps commended the orderly conduct of voters and security personnel during the Area Council elections in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory.

President Bola Tinubu has urged voters and election bodies to ensure peaceful and credible elections in the Federal Capital Territory, Kano, and Rivers states, cautioning against violence and electoral malpractice.

The CDU party leadership was elected during the recent CDU federal party convention, confirming key figures including Carsten Linnemann as General Secretary.

At the CDU party conference in Stuttgart, party leader Merz aims to secure re-election amid internal criticism and declining popularity.

Barnaby Joyce might run for his former New England seat with One Nation if it appears viable for the party's success in the federal election.

Three slates have been registered for the upcoming election for the rectorship of the Federal University of Acre.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has deployed 3,345 Bimodal Voter Accreditation Systems for the Federal Capital Territory area councils election to ensure a transparent electoral process.

The INEC urges transport unions to ensure effective logistics and timely vehicle deployment for the Federal Capital Territory Council Election in 2026.

Labor claims the federal budget would be $14bn worse if the Coalition had won the 2025 election, with deficits leading to increased debt and interest payments.

Iraq is facing a constitutional crisis as the election for a new president stalls due to a deadlock between the main parties in the Kurdistan region, prompting parliamentary leaders to seek clarification from the Federal Supreme Court regarding the legitimacy of the current president's ongoing role.

Ahead of the governorship elections in Osun State, legislators from the PDP have endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke, who has defected to the Accord Party for his re-election campaign.

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

André Mendonça is now the rapporteur for the Master case in Brazil's Supreme Federal Court and is emerging as a significant political figure amidst an important election year.

Minister Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Federal Court has set a 15-day deadline for final arguments in a case against former parliamentarian Alexandre Ramagem regarding crimes committed after his election.

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 FDP is strategizing to regain visibility and relevance ahead of the 2026 local elections, particularly in the Munich area, following disappointing results at the federal and state levels.

The House Rules Committee has moved forward with a voter ID bill requiring photo identification for voters in federal elections, stirring debate ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Thomas Albus, a U.S. attorney from Missouri, is leading the Justice Department's election probe into Fulton County, Georgia, including a recent search warrant for election records.

The BSW is appealing to the Federal Constitutional Court for a recount of the last Bundestag election, claiming errors in the vote counting process.

One year after the Bundestag election, the Alliance of Sahra Wagenknecht is appealing to the Federal Constitutional Court to seek a recount in order to gain a seat in Parliament.

A federal judge in Georgia has mandated the unsealing of documents related to an FBI raid that seized ballots from Fulton County, aiming to enhance transparency in the investigation.

Former President Donald Trump advocates for Republican control over elections, emphasizing the need for federal standards in multiple states amid discussions on significant election reforms.

The German government is postponing urgent social reforms to avoid burdening election campaigns in the federal states, leading to rumors of significant initiatives being developed.

Multiple significant developments emerged in Nigeria, including condemnation of Kwara State killings by the US, a N2.9bn remittance from the FHA to the Federal Government, and a call for real-time election result uploads from former vice-presidential candidate Oby Ezekwesili.

Federal agents raided local council warehouses in Fulton County, Georgia, seizing around 700 boxes of ballots from the 2020 election as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged fraud.

The São Paulo Court sentenced federal deputy Tabata Amaral to pay R$ 30,000 to São Paulo mayor Ricardo Nunes for insults exchanged during the 2024 electoral campaign.

The Court of Justice of São Paulo ruled that federal deputy Tabata Amaral must pay São Paulo mayor Ricardo Nunes R$ 30,000 for moral damages due to offenses made during the 2024 municipal election campaign.

House GOP leaders are advancing legislation requiring proof of citizenship and photo ID for voting in federal elections, confirmed by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise.

The Trump administration has finalized a significant reform of the U.S. civil service system, fulfilling an election promise to remove job protections for federal employees deemed to influence government policy.

Adani's $600,000 donation to Queensland's Liberal National party before the 2024 state election went undisclosed for a year due to a loophole in federal electoral funding laws, prompting criticism from the Greens.

Trump challenges the US electoral process, suggesting that federal authorities take over election organization from the states.

A federal court in Florida sentenced Ryan Roth to life imprisonment for attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at his golf course in September 2024, shortly before the presidential election that saw Trump return to the White House.

Fulton County, Georgia has filed a sealed motion in federal court to recover approximately 656 boxes of original 2020 election materials taken by the FBI during a recent raid.