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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Concrete Steps on the Left

Spain's left-wing coalition, Sumar, is at a critical juncture as it seeks to establish a credible political identity ahead of upcoming general elections.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NFF kicks off 2026 electoral process

The Nigeria Football Federation has initiated the electoral process for its 2026 elections, set to occur at an Extraordinary General Assembly in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

Mar 23 • 01:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Belarra does not clarify whether Podemos will run alone in the Andalusian elections

Ione Belarra, the secretary general of Podemos, has not clarified whether the party will run independently in the upcoming Andalusian elections, despite the approaching deadline.

Mar 21 • 12:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

ERC rejects Rufián's 'circus' and Junqueras rules out 'impossible' alliance with Podemos: 'We will present ourselves with our own initials everywhere'

ERC has decided against joining any leftist coalition for the upcoming general elections, emphasizing its commitment to stand independently.

Mar 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Paxton racks up Texas endorsements as bitter Cornyn runoff hits fever pitch

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is gaining significant political endorsements from within the state as he prepares for a tense Senate primary runoff against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.

Mar 19 • 14:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Rufián returns to the charge with his leftist front at an event with Irene Montero in Barcelona

Gabriel Rufián is rallying support for a leftist coalition that includes independence forces, despite opposition from his party and others.

Mar 19 • 10:43 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

GOP governors, AGs back Trump SAVE Act push, warn system gives ‘undue influence’ to states with illegal aliens

Republican governors and attorneys general are supporting Trump's SAVE Act to require proof of citizenship for voting, citing concerns about illegal immigration influencing federal elections.

Mar 18 • 21:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The UOM challenged the Justice and re-elected Furlán at the head of the union

The UOM union defied a court order to suspend elections and re-elected Abel Furlán as its secretary general for another four years with significant support from most delegates.

Mar 18 • 19:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PT councilor files complaint with the PGR after Valdemar says he expects help from Trump for Flávio

A Belo Horizonte city councilor has filed a complaint to Brazil's attorney general after the national president of the PL party expressed hope for support from Donald Trump for a candidate in Brazil's elections.

Mar 18 • 19:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Labour Party fixes May 23 for presidential primary

The Labour Party in Nigeria has scheduled its presidential primary for May 23 as part of its preparations for the 2027 general elections.

Mar 18 • 11:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who won the elections in Illinois: the results of the 2026 primaries

The Illinois primary elections on March 17 defined candidates for the general election on November 3, with incumbent J.B. Pritzker set to face Republican Darren Bailey.

Mar 18 • 06:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Peru: Prime Minister Mirayes resigns just before the elections

Peruvian Prime Minister Denis Mirayes has resigned, as announced by the Presidency, just weeks before the general elections on April 12.

Mar 17 • 19:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Primary elections in Illinois: Pritzker advances without rival and the Senate fight intensifies

Illinois is holding its primary elections, where Governor J.B. Pritzker runs unopposed in the Democratic Party, while the Republican race is competitive with four candidates vying to challenge him in the general election.

Mar 17 • 19:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Arizona is the first US state to sue Kalshi for illegal betting

The Arizona Attorney General filed criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing the prediction market platform of operating an illegal gambling business and allowing betting on elections.

Mar 17 • 17:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Illinois primary results live: the one who will face Pritzker in November is defined

Voters in Illinois participate in primary elections to select candidates for various state offices, including governor and attorney general, on March 17, with JB Pritzker facing no competition in his party.

Mar 17 • 13:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

IU proposes to its allies to "accelerate" the replacement of Yolanda Díaz and have a candidate for the general elections before May

The leader of IU, Antonio Maíllo, urges the new leftist alliance to select a candidate to replace Yolanda Díaz ahead of the upcoming general elections, emphasizing the need for timely leadership transitions.

Mar 17 • 13:49 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

FDP: Why not a sign of life like that

FDP General Secretary Nicole Büttner has shaved her head after her party failed to secure a seat in the Baden-Württemberg state parliament, fulfilling a promise made during the election campaign.

Mar 17 • 11:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Illinois Primary Elections 2026: What is being voted on today, March 17, candidates and how Pritzker and Bailey are progressing

Today, March 17, voters in Illinois are participating in primary elections to select candidates for various state offices, with Governor J.B. Pritzker facing no competition in the Democratic primary, while several Republican candidates vie to challenge him in the general election.

Mar 17 • 09:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Elections in a Divided France: The Sink of the Center Gives Way to Extremes and Abstention

The first round of the French municipal elections has seen a rise in abstention and growth for both far-right and far-left parties, indicating a significant shift in the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Mar 16 • 16:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

People: Now the Hair is Gone

FDP Secretary General Nicole Büttner has shaved her head after losing a bet related to the party's electoral defeat in Baden-Württemberg.

Mar 16 • 13:39 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

LP targets 50,000 members as e-registration begins in Nasarawa

The Labour Party in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, has initiated electronic registration to attract 50,000 new members ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Mar 16 • 01:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: Nigeria Risks Abacha-era Crisis Over Electoral Manipulations - Utomi

The Movement for Credible Elections has warned of a potential regression to a pariah state in Nigeria due to alleged electoral manipulation ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Mar 16 • 01:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Napoleon Becerra, presidential candidate of Peru, died in a traffic accident

Napoleon Becerra, a candidate for the presidency of Peru, died in a traffic accident while campaigning for the upcoming general elections.

Mar 15 • 20:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Live Blog: FDP Secretary General Shaves Head

FDP Secretary General Nicole Büttner shaved her head as a forfeit for losing a bet following the party's electoral defeat in the Baden-Württemberg state elections.

Mar 15 • 19:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Union leader defends attracting non-Bolsonarista opponents to Lula's campaign

João Carlos Gonçalves, Secretary-General of Força Sindical, advocates for including critics of President Lula from outside the Bolsonaro camp in his re-election campaign.

Mar 15 • 18:47 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Scrutiny of the Elections in the Faroe Islands: Relatives Fight for the Attorney General Position

The upcoming parliamentary elections in the Faroe Islands are being closely watched, particularly with the potential candidacy of Beinir Johannesen, who is the nephew of the current attorney.

Mar 15 • 17:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nasarawa LP begins e-registration, targets 50,000 members

The Labour Party in Nasarawa State has launched an electronic registration process aimed at enrolling 50,000 members in preparation for the 2027 general elections.

Mar 15 • 16:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Osun 2026: NPA director urges prayers for APC victory

The NPA's Executive Director calls for prayers for the APC's success in the upcoming Osun governorship election and the 2027 general elections.

Mar 15 • 00:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: Three former governors unveil committee for APC’s victory in Abia

Three former governors of Abia State have formed a committee aimed at ensuring the All Progressives Congress secures victory in the upcoming 2027 general elections.

Mar 14 • 23:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Group urges women, youths to take active role in politics

A Nigerian organization has called for increased political participation from women and youths ahead of the 2027 general elections, emphasizing its importance for democracy.

Mar 14 • 14:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Everything is decided on August 18: the moment when Florida chooses the candidates to succeed Ron DeSantis

On August 18, Florida voters will select candidates for the Republican and Democratic parties ahead of the general elections, with Byron Donalds and David Jolly as front-runners.

Mar 13 • 23:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What is voted on in the Illinois primary elections 2026

The Illinois primary elections on March 17, 2026, will determine candidates for various offices, with Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker running unopposed and Republican candidates vying for the chance to compete against him in the general election.

Mar 13 • 20:13 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Helge Fossum new secretary general of the Progress Party

Helge Fossum has been appointed as the new secretary general of the Progress Party in Norway, succeeding his role as assistant secretary general.

Mar 13 • 16:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Caiado advocates for 'broad, general, and unrestricted' amnesty for those convicted on January 8 for pre-campaign

Goiás Governor Ronaldo Caiado argues for comprehensive amnesty for those convicted over the January 8 incidents during an interview, as he emphasizes the significance of the upcoming elections and security issues in Brazil.

Mar 13 • 11:23 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The party of the rapper prime minister candidate can establish a single-party government - Nepal's general election results

In Nepal's recent general elections, the newly-established Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) won enough seats to potentially form a single-party government, marking a significant shift in the political landscape.

Mar 12 • 21:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

People: The FDP Politician Who Still Owes Voters a Bald Head

Nicole Büttner, the General Secretary of the FDP in Baden-Württemberg, remains committed to shaving her head as part of a bet after her party failed to meet election expectations.

Mar 12 • 12:11 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Angola: Angola - an Election That Doesn't Decide

Angola is set to hold an election for the Attorney General position, but the result will not determine the actual appointee, as the President will make the final selection from the candidates.

Mar 12 • 04:40 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: MPs Demand Answers Over Election Internet Shutdown

Ugandan MPs are calling for transparency regarding the internet shutdown during the recent general elections, questioning the legality and authorization of the directive.

Mar 11 • 09:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos 2027: President Tinubu’s litmus test

As the 2027 general elections approach, President Bola Tinubu faces critical decisions regarding his support for a successor to Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, amidst a quiet political atmosphere.

Mar 11 • 00:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK digital ID scheme to have limited use before next general election, minister says

The UK’s digital ID scheme will have limited functionality before the next general election, allowing uses like paying vehicle tax and verifying right-to-work checks.

Mar 10 • 19:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: Ondo non-indigenes back Tinubu, pledge one million votes

Non-indigenes in Ondo State, Nigeria, have pledged to deliver one million votes for President Bola Tinubu's re-election amid preparations for the 2027 general election.

Mar 10 • 15:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Scrapping indirect primaries may worsen godfatherism, ex-Benue AG warns

A former Attorney General from Benue State has warned that removing indirect primaries in Nigeria's electoral law could exacerbate political manipulation and godfatherism ahead of the 2027 elections.

Mar 10 • 08:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Elections in Illinois: One by One, Who Are the Republican Candidates Looking to Dethrone J.B. Pritzker

The article discusses the upcoming Republican primary elections in Illinois, where several candidates are vying to challenge incumbent Governor J.B. Pritzker for a third term in the general election on November 3.

Mar 9 • 22:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye Greg Abbott vs. Hinojosa? Who is leading in the polls today after the primary elections in Texas

The Texas primary elections have determined the candidates for the general election in November, with Governor Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa set to compete for their respective parties.

Mar 9 • 19:04 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Nepal, Balendra Shah new prime minister: who is the former rapper who will lead the country

Balendra Shah is set to become the new prime minister of Nepal after defeating his political rival in the recent general elections.

Mar 9 • 08:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Nepal's General Election, 30-Year-Old Rapper-turned-Prime Minister Front-runner…Judgment on the Established Political Sphere

In Nepal's recent general election, 35-year-old former mayor Balendra Shah's reformist party secured a decisive victory, signaling a significant shift in the political landscape amidst widespread dissatisfaction with traditional politicians.

Mar 9 • 08:41 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

New Party Wins Big in Nepal's General Election, Transition of Power Expected with Support from Generation Z

The newly formed Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has won a significant number of seats in Nepal’s recent parliamentary elections, signaling a potential change in government influenced by younger voters advocating for political reform.

Mar 9 • 08:22 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

With FGR filter, Morena seeks to prevent criminals from infiltrating

Morena party has announced that all candidates for the 2027 elections will undergo a background check by the Attorney General's Office to ensure they have no ties to organized crime.

Mar 9 • 08:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: 2027 Polls - Parties Scramble to Meet Electoral Act Deadline

Political parties in Nigeria are hurriedly adjusting their processes to comply with the new Electoral Act and meet deadlines set for the upcoming 2027 general elections.

Mar 9 • 06:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

New Board of Directors at the Association of Maritime Contract Brokers

A new Board of Directors has been formed for the Association of Maritime Contract Brokers H.S.A. following elections held during the General Assembly on February 19, 2026.

Mar 9 • 06:19 UTC

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