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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

David Speirs's comeback attempt is a risk for everyone — including himself

David Speirs, a former Liberal leader in South Australia, is attempting a political comeback as an independent candidate after being convicted of drug offenses, raising significant concerns about his eligibility and the political implications of his return.

Feb 27 • 08:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Wagner Moura, Oscar Candidate: "We are going through a very ugly moment, even I am afraid to encounter ICE"

Actor Wagner Moura expresses his concerns about the current political climate and reflects on his career and recent achievements.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Angus Taylor faces leadership test in Farrer byelection as independent vows to ‘finish what we started’ and oust Liberals

The upcoming byelection in Farrer will serve as a crucial test for Angus Taylor's leadership as independent candidate Michelle Milthorpe aims to unseat the Liberal party amid internal strife.

Feb 14 • 05:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: Unexpected Competition

Two independent candidates have emerged in Inning, Bavaria, creating competition for the Green Party's official candidate in the upcoming mayoral election.

Feb 13 • 09:29 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Election Campaign of the 'Clumsy Politician' Who Refused Unification with the Center: The Conclusion of a Thorny Path

A political candidate in Japan, Aoyama Hiroto, who ran as an independent in Ibaraki's 6th district, reflects on his narrow loss to the ruling party after a turbulent political career marked by party affiliations.

Feb 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

Bangladesh Election: Gobinda Pramanik, a candidate to protect the rights of minority Hindus, in Sheikh Hasina's constituency

Gobinda Chanda Pramanik runs as an independent candidate in Sheikh Hasina's constituency to protect the rights of minority Hindus in Bangladesh's upcoming elections.

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

Pawan Singh Granted Bail by Court

Pawan Singh, a Bhojpuri film actor and independent candidate for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, was granted bail by a court in Rohtas district after being accused of violating the Model Code of Conduct during his campaign.

Feb 11 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Karviná Mayor Jan Wolf Leaves SOCDEM, Will Run as Independent in Elections

Jan Wolf, the mayor of Karviná, has decided to leave the Social Democratic Party (SOCDEM) and will stand as an independent candidate in the upcoming elections.

Feb 10 • 10:48 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Strongest Independent in the World Once Again Demonstrates His Power: Who is Ogata, the Only One to Defeat the LDP in Fukuoka?

Rintaro Ogata, an independent politician, has won his fifth term in the House of Representatives by defeating the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) candidate in Fukuoka's 9th district, marking a significant political achievement in a predominantly LDP-supportive environment.

Feb 8 • 22:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Independent Candidate Rintaro Ogata Wins Even Against Headwinds

Rintaro Ogata, an independent candidate, secured victory in the recent House of Representatives election, overcoming challenges and gaining recognition even from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

Feb 8 • 17:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Globo changes presidential candidates' interview format and will have a debate in prime time

Globo has announced significant changes to its coverage of the presidential elections, moving candidate interviews to an independent program and scheduling a prime-time debate.

Feb 5 • 18:47 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Andrea Chávez's Rival: Who is Julián LeBarón, the Independent Candidate for the Government of Chihuahua?

Julián LeBarón, an activist from Chihuahua, announced his willingness to run as an independent candidate for governor in 2027, competing against Morena senator Andrea Chávez.

Feb 4 • 19:18 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Collapse of the 'Watanabe Kingdom' in Tochigi District 3: A Three-Way Battle among the LDP, Independents, and Centrists

Tochigi District 3, once known as the 'Watanabe Kingdom', witnesses a three-way battle as a former LDP member faces a new independent candidate with LDP affiliation, along with a centrist newcomer, resulting in a split among conservatives.

Feb 4 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Bradfield MP Nicolette Boele spent more than $2.2 million on election campaign – the most of any teal independent

Nicolette Boele won the Sydney seat of Bradfield with a record campaign expenditure of $2.26 million, the highest for any teal independent candidate, narrowly defeating Liberal rival Gisele Kapterian.

Feb 2 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

2026 Municipal Elections: This New Centrist Candidate Who Wants to Be a Spoiler in Nantes

Mounir Belhamiti, former president of Renaissance in Loire-Atlantique, has announced his independent candidacy for the Nantes mayoral race, expressing discontent with his party's alliance with the right and seeking support from civil society.

Jan 16 • 15:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal election in Icking: Uncontested mayor

In Icking, the upcoming mayoral election on March 8 is likely to lack excitement as there is only one candidate, the current mayor Verena Reithmann from the Independent Citizens' List (UBI).

Jan 13 • 16:18 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: UPP presents list for Planegg City Council

The Independent – Politics for Planegg and Martinsried (UPP) has unveiled its candidate list for the upcoming municipal elections, following a name change in protest against the FW party's leadership.

Jan 12 • 11:52 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Zelensky proposes Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal for vacant energy minister role

President Volodymyr Zelensky has put forward Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal as a candidate to fill the vacant position of Energy Minister in Ukraine amid a political reshuffle.

Jan 3 • 12:56 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Former Romanian presidential contender calls for US review of vote annulment

Ex-Romanian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu is urging President Nicusor Dan to submit a report on the annulment of the December 2024 election to the US and Israel for independent review.

Jan 1 • 19:08 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Marija Selak Raspudić on Thompson and Tomašević: 'I remind you that the elections were six months ago'

Marija Selak Raspudić, an independent MP and former mayoral candidate for Zagreb, commented on Marko Perković Thompson's recent concert and the political implications regarding the current city leadership of Tomislav Tomašević.

Dec 28 • 13:50 UTC

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