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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Greg Abbott's right-hand man runs for Senate: who is Ken Paxton, Texas's anti-immigration attorney general

Ken Paxton, Texas's attorney general, is running for the U.S. Senate in the upcoming 2026 elections, aiming to secure victory against fellow Republicans in the primaries.

Feb 28 • 12:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The left is boiling: conversations begin to replace Yolanda Díaz

The left-wing parties in Spain are in discussions to replace Yolanda Díaz as she has self-eliminated from the candidacy for upcoming elections.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Atiku dismisses defections, predicts a tough battle for APC in 2027

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar states that the 2027 general election will solely depend on the All Progressives Congress' ability to garner genuine support from Nigerians, despite ongoing political defections to the party.

Feb 27 • 19:55 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Latvian Civic Alliance Elects New Council

The Latvian Civic Alliance has elected a new council during its general meeting, establishing a new ethics council and setting priorities for civil society until 2026.

Feb 27 • 17:44 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Two trips may indicate that Donald Trump is nervous. - I don't think so. I know, says this ex-general.

The article discusses how Donald Trump's recent campaign travels may signal his nervousness about the upcoming elections, according to a former general.

Feb 27 • 11:49 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

BREAKING: INEC shifts 2027 general elections to January, February

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria has rescheduled the 2027 General Elections to January and February following changes in the electoral law.

Feb 26 • 20:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chief of the Public Ministry of SP Launches Reelection Campaign

The Attorney General of Justice of São Paulo, Paulo Sérgio de Oliveira e Costa, is launching his reelection campaign next week, ahead of the elections scheduled for April 11.

Feb 26 • 18:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Challenge to Pro: Karina Milei put Adorni in charge of forming technical teams in the Capital and took a pawn from Zago

Karina Milei, the Secretary General of the Presidency in Argentina, assigned Manuel Adorni to lead the formation of technical teams for the Libertad Avanza party as they aim to challenge the Pro party in the upcoming city elections.

Feb 26 • 17:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Prime Minister of Denmark announced that general elections will take place on March 24

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced that parliamentary elections will be held on March 24, 2026, highlighting the importance of security policy and relationships with the United States.

Feb 26 • 13:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Denmark will hold early general elections on March 24

Denmark is set to hold early general elections on March 24, led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen who emphasizes increased defense spending amidst geopolitical tensions.

Feb 26 • 12:58 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Danish Prime Minister announced that general elections will take place on March 24

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced that general elections are scheduled for March 24, 2026, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming mandate for her Social Democrats.

Feb 26 • 12:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: LP, NLC plan grassroots mobilisation, vow to avoid past mistakes

The Labour Party and the Nigeria Labour Congress are organizing grassroots mobilization efforts in preparation for the 2027 general elections.

Feb 25 • 15:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Makinde, Kwankwaso in closed-door meeting

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde met with Rabiu Kwankwaso in a private meeting in Ibadan, highlighting ongoing political consultations in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general election.

Feb 25 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso on Yolanda Díaz's Withdrawal from the General Elections: 'All I Ask Is That She Hurries Up and Joins the PSOE and Completes its Downfall'

Isabel Díaz Ayuso criticized Yolanda Díaz's decision to withdraw from the upcoming general elections, suggesting she hurry to join the PSOE to contribute to its decline.

Feb 25 • 14:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Read the full letter in which Yolanda Díaz announces that she will not run for election

Yolanda Díaz, Spain's Second Vice President and Minister of Labor, has announced her decision not to participate in the upcoming general elections, citing a thoughtfully considered choice.

Feb 25 • 11:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Yolanda Díaz: "I will not be a candidate for the next general elections of 2027"

Yolanda Díaz, Spain's second deputy prime minister and labor minister, announced that she will not run in the upcoming general elections of 2027, expressing her commitment to continue working in the government instead.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Joint Investigation Team on Religious-Political Collusion Summons Former Lawmaker Kim Kyu-hwan Over Allegations of Receiving Money from the Unification Church

The joint investigation team is questioning former lawmaker Kim Kyu-hwan regarding allegations of accepting unlawful funds from the Unification Church prior to the 2020 general elections.

Feb 25 • 02:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Junior Members of the People Power Party Demand a New General Meeting to Conclude on the Possibility of 'Yoon Again' for Local Elections

A faction of junior members of South Korea's People Power Party is calling for an emergency general meeting to discuss the viability of continuing policies aligned with former President Yoon Suk-yeol for upcoming local elections.

Feb 24 • 01:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Primary Elections in the Supreme Court. The so-called neojudges won

The Supreme Court's General Assembly is set to nominate five candidates for the First President of the Supreme Court, with judges Zbigniew Kapiński and Mariusz Załucki emerging as key contenders following preliminary elections.

Feb 23 • 13:29 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un re-elected as ruling party leader

Kim Jong Un has been re-elected as the general secretary of North Korea's ruling Workers’ Party of Korea, a decision described as reflecting the unanimous desire of the party members and the public.

Feb 23 • 12:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Nepal: Violence erupted in Birgunj after Rautahat... Curfew implemented, rallies banned

Ahead of the general elections in Nepal scheduled for March 5, 2026, communal tensions have escalated in various regions, including Birgunj where violence has led to the imposition of an indefinite curfew.

Feb 23 • 09:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Modi say about Meerut and the 2014 to 2024 general elections?

Modi discussed the significance of Meerut in the context of the general elections from 2014 to 2024.

Feb 23 • 08:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Who will replace Małgorzata Manowska? The first candidates for the President of the Supreme Court and boycotts of elections are announced.

The Supreme Court of Poland will hold a general assembly to nominate candidates for the position of President, as Małgorzata Manowska's term comes to an end in May.

Feb 23 • 07:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Up to 10 Local Elections: Will Joko and Han Dong-hoon Declare Their Candidacies?

The upcoming local elections in South Korea may feature up to 10 by-elections, often referred to as a 'mini general election.'

Feb 22 • 20:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

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.

Feb 22 • 17:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll shows PDP’s resurgence ahead of 2027 – Olawepo-Hashim

Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim claims that the recent Federal Capital Territory elections indicate a revival of the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Feb 22 • 15:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

APC congress: Sokoto governor urges new LG leaders to uphold integrity

Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has called on newly elected local government executives of the All Progressives Congress to maintain integrity and enhance grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Feb 22 • 11:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The left displays alignment and activates the electoral machinery to attempt to rearm for the general elections

The left-wing coalition in Spain is uniting and gearing up for upcoming general elections amidst ongoing discussions and uncertainties regarding leadership roles.

Feb 22 • 04:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

All the meat already put in the general elections

The Spanish government is preparing for the 2027 general elections amidst a challenging political landscape, with rising competition from right-wing parties and a reorganization of the left.

Feb 22 • 04:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Group unveils prayer for 2027 polls

A national prayer campaign for the 2027 general elections was launched by the National Prayer Support Group for Good Governance in Nigeria.

Feb 22 • 01:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The New Left Alliance Born Against "Resignation" Opens the Door to Podemos "Wide Open"

A new alliance of leftist parties in Spain seeks to unite against the PSOE and address the rise of the PP and Vox ahead of upcoming general elections.

Feb 21 • 12:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

ERC shuts the door on Rufián's ambitions: "The lists are ordered by the party; we do what Junqueras wants"

The leadership of ERC has firmly rejected Rufián's conditions for leadership roles, asserting that the party will decide on candidate lists for the upcoming general elections, not Rufián himself.

Feb 21 • 00:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

FCT poll holiday stalls Malami’s trial

A public holiday declared ahead of local elections has caused the postponement of the trial of former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami and his son.

Feb 21 • 00:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Rufián changes his plan in light of general rejection: now he requests "confluences" of parties with mixed lists and not "withdrawals"

Gabriel Rufián has adjusted his approach in the face of widespread rejection of his initial plan, now advocating for mixed party lists to unify leftist forces for the upcoming elections instead of asking parties to withdraw in favor of a stronger candidate.

Feb 20 • 11:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Rufián will demand Junqueras to decide the 'tailor-made' list to repeat as ERC candidate: 'All or nothing'

Gabriel Rufián is pushing for the ability to create a tailored electoral list to secure his candidacy for ERC in the upcoming general elections, challenging the party leadership.

Feb 19 • 22:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

After Zaluzhny’s Criticism of Zelensky - Analyst's Conclusion: Preparation for Elections?

Former Ukrainian Armed Forces leader, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, harshly criticized President Volodymyr Zelensky and his team over the failure of the planned counteroffensive in 2023, with analyst Rainer Saks suggesting this criticism may be strategically timed for upcoming elections.

Feb 19 • 15:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

José María Balcázar elected Peru’s interim president

José María Balcázar was elected as Peru's interim president by congress, succeeding José Jerí amidst political turmoil ahead of general elections.

Feb 19 • 13:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Live: Congress of Peru elects new president after the dismissal of José Jerí

The Congress of Peru is set to elect an interim president on February 18, following the dismissal of José Jerí just weeks ahead of the general elections.

Feb 18 • 22:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Ex-Dem megadonor warns AOC reflects party's growing split from Clinton-era Democrats

Former Democratic megadonor John Morgan expressed concern over the divide in the Democratic Party, highlighting candidates like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as emblematic of a shift towards socialism that he believes weakens the party's appeal in general elections.

Feb 18 • 16:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

BREAKING: Tinubu signs amended Electoral Act 2026 into law

President Bola Tinubu has signed the amended Electoral Act 2026 into law, coinciding with the timetable for the upcoming 2027 general elections.

Feb 18 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Japan: Sanae Takaiuchi officially becomes Prime Minister

Sanae Takaiuchi has officially assumed the role of Prime Minister of Japan following her victory in the early general elections on February 8.

Feb 18 • 10:04 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Thailand General Election: Increasing Allegations of Vote Counting Irregularities, Re-elections and Recounts to Be Held in Some Areas

Thailand's recent general election has been marred by allegations of vote-counting irregularities, leading to plans for re-elections and recounts in several districts as protests erupt among voters.

Feb 18 • 08:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Peru Without a President… Again: What Will Happen with the Vacancy Two Months Before the Elections?

Peru's Congress is set to elect a new interim president following the dismissal of José Jerí less than two months before general elections.

Feb 18 • 04:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu names Kaduna gov Renewed Hope Ambassador, deputy DG

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Uba Sani, the Governor of Kaduna State, as the Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Director-General for party outreach in preparation for the 2027 general elections.

Feb 17 • 21:34 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Electoral bill: Other side of Clause 60(3)

The article discusses public concerns regarding the retention of Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act, 2022, by the Nigerian Senate amidst preparations for the upcoming 2027 general election.

Feb 17 • 02:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From this Tuesday until February 27: early voting begins in Texas and who is winning in the polls

Early voting for Texas' primary elections starts on February 17 and will go until February 27, 2026, focusing on the candidates for the general elections.

Feb 16 • 23:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Investigation launched into claims Labour campaign group hired lobbyists to probe journalists

An investigation has been initiated into allegations that the Labour campaign group Labour Together hired lobbyists to scrutinize journalists' backgrounds ahead of the 2024 general election.

Feb 16 • 11:51 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: National Assembly Reconvenes Tomorrow Over 2027 Election Timetable

The National Assembly of Nigeria will reconvene to discuss electoral matters related to the 2027 General Elections timetable announced by INEC.

Feb 16 • 04:53 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Reasons Behind Prime Minister Takaichi's Overwhelming Victory: Professor Minano Says 'No Waves' Are Felt But...

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party achieved a decisive victory in the recent general election, with insights from Professor Shigeru Minano suggesting the return of the nonpartisan voter base as a significant factor.

Feb 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Benjamin Rud Elberth: Here are the three best and the three worst parties on social media

An analysis evaluates the performance of political parties on social media leading up to Denmark's upcoming general election.

Feb 16 • 00:00 UTC

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