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The left, led by President Gustavo Petro, won a significant victory in Colombia's legislative elections, positioning itself competitively for the upcoming presidential election.

The Gwalior High Court has canceled the election of Congress MLA Mukesh Malhotra and declared BJP's Ram Niwas Rawat as the new MLA for the Vijaypur assembly seat in Madhya Pradesh.

A new legislative proposal in Florida seeks to alter election processes and voter identification requirements under Governor Ron DeSantis.

The Legislative Chamber of Brazil's Federal District has launched a parliamentary front to advocate for hunters, shooters, and collectors of firearms amidst rising crime rates in the category.

Javier Milei addresses the Legislative Assembly to outline his reform agenda and address the challenges of re-election amid critiques of industrialists.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara expressed his intention not to return catalog gifts distributed by Prime Minister Suga's office to newly elected party members, citing their usefulness for legislative activities.

Manitoba's election commissioner found that the Progressive Conservatives violated provincial laws by using a legislative room for campaign activities before the 2023 provincial election.

Election turnout is low in the six communes of Mendoza, where voters are casting ballots to renew half of their deliberative councils.

Nigeria has announced February 20, 2027, as the date for its presidential election, alongside a legislative election timetable.

Legislative aides of the All Progressives Congress in Nigeria have pledged their support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in 2027, emphasizing their role in mobilizing voters across the country.

Legislative aides of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress have officially endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027, committing to mobilize voters nationwide.

The Governor of Rio Grande do Norte, Fátima Bezerra, emphasized the ongoing duplication of BR-304 during her annual message to the Legislative Assembly, while also indicating her plans to resign to run for the Senate.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pledged a significant policy shift following her coalition's substantial victory in the legislative elections.

The Nigerian Senate has announced an emergency plenary session for February 10, 2026, to address legislative matters following recent amendments related to election result transmission.

Several prominent French political figures are advocating for the implementation of proportional representation in legislative elections before the 2027 presidential election, citing concerns over the effects of the current majority voting system.

The article discusses the challenges in implementing countermeasures against misinformation on social media during elections in Japan, highlighting the lack of legislative preparedness due to the sudden dissolution of the House of Representatives.

Donald Trump is pushing for Republicans to take control of state elections ahead of the November legislative elections, following a surprising Democratic victory in Texas, while continuing to assert, without evidence, that the 2020 election was fraudulent.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed its preparedness for the 2027 General Election, despite legislative delays, as stated by its chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, during a meeting with Civil Society Organisations in Abuja.

Isamaa unveiled a legislative traffic light today, detailing which laws they consider reasonable to reverse post-election and which policies the current government should reasonably address.

Governor Tarcísio de Freitas outlines priority projects for 2026 at the São Paulo Legislative Assembly, focusing on teachers' careers and sanitation restructuring.

Senator Amy Klobuchar, with extensive legislative experience, has announced her candidacy to become the governor of Minnesota amidst ongoing national debates on immigration in the state.

The Rio de Janeiro Legislative Assembly (Alerj) is discussing how to handle a probable indirect election for governor following Cláudio Castro's anticipated departure to run for the Senate.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hosts a dinner party with Chamber President Hugo Motta and party leaders as an informal gathering to reconnect the government after a turbulent year with the Legislative.

Texas Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special state legislative election against a Republican opponent in a historically conservative district, highlighting a shift in voter sentiment.

The opening of the legislative year in the Rio Grande do Norte Assembly raised discussions about the potential for two gubernatorial elections in one year if current leaders resign to run for legislative positions.

The Finnish Parliament has resumed, electing the speaker of Parliament as part of their new legislative session following a break.

Piauí's state deputies will conduct hybrid sessions in 2026, allowing for both in-person and remote participation, as announced by Alepi President Severo Eulálio.

Cory Bernardi, a former Liberal senator, will lead One Nation's ticket for the South Australian legislative council election in March, following a trend of conservative politicians joining the party.

Voters in Benin cast their ballots in legislative and local elections amid moderate to high turnout, unaffected by a recent coup attempt, with a focus on securing a supportive parliamentary majority ahead of upcoming presidential elections.

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France Insoumise, expressed that his party is ready for new elections despite the potential for legislative elections scheduled alongside municipal elections in March.

Ivorians are heading to the polls on Saturday for legislative elections following a presidential election in which Alassane Ouattara won overwhelmingly two months earlier.