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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye to Greg Abbott? The primary elections in Texas have started and there is new data that excites the Democrats

Texas primary elections see a surge in voter turnout, igniting hopes for the Democratic Party amid significant early voting numbers.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

โ€œToo Politicized Referendum, Hereโ€™s Why Abstention is Growing.โ€ The Legacoop-Ipsos Report

Italians show a growing distrust in voting despite recognizing its importance, highlighting a 'democratic paradox' in the country.

Mar 3 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye Greg Abbott?: The data that contrasts with the last elections in Texas and gives hope to the Democrats

Democrats are feeling optimistic about their chances in Texas elections due to record voter turnout during early voting.

Mar 2 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

4.3 million Danish citizens can vote in the parliamentary elections

On March 24, Danish citizens will vote, with 4.3 million having the right to participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Mar 2 โ€ข 08:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

More leaders, fewer elected officials. How the new electoral law will transform the campaign for the Political Elections

Italy's new electoral law introduces significant changes that could shape the upcoming political campaign by distorting representation and eliminating constituencies.

Mar 2 โ€ข 07:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Counting underway in Gorton and Denton amid high turnout for crucial byelection โ€“ UK politics live

The Gorton and Denton byelection has recorded a notable voter turnout of 47.62%, reflecting intense competition among parties.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

News Overview: These are the News of the Day

Today's news highlights from Munich include discussions on local government salaries, housing plans, tourism, and voter turnout ahead of upcoming elections.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Mayor of Kamigenu Village, who is pushing for nuclear waste survey, wins reelection

Masayuki Takahashi, the mayor of Kamigenu Village advocating for a nuclear waste survey, has been reelected amid a high voter turnout.

Feb 22 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

With low turnout, elections are held in the six communes of Mendoza that separated legislative elections

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

Feb 22 โ€ข 16:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Another electoral test for Milei: six communes in Mendoza elect their legislative representatives this Sunday

On Sunday, six communes in Mendoza, Argentina, are set to hold elections to renew half of their legislative council seats amid concerns about voter turnout due to the summer recess and the school year starting.

Feb 21 โ€ข 21:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

CSO faults FCT council poll, laments low turnout, other irregularities

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

Feb 21 โ€ข 19:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

INEC officials decry low voter turnout at Aso Estate, Sabon Lugbe

Officials from Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission report significantly low voter turnout at Aso Estate and Sabon Lugbe during local council elections, despite the process being peaceful and well-organized.

Feb 21 โ€ข 16:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

APC candidate praises voters for peaceful Rivers bye-election

The APC candidate for the Ahoada East Constituency II bye-election, Napoleon Ukalikpe, praised voters for their high turnout and the peaceful conduct of the election.

Feb 21 โ€ข 16:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Wike praises peaceful election, laments low turnout in Abuja

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.

Feb 21 โ€ข 16:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: APC, ADC tie in Karu polling units

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.

Feb 21 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

INEC attributes Kano by-election low voters turnout to Ramadan, others

The Independent National Electoral Commission attributes the low voter turnout in Kano State's by-election to the Ramadan period and a perception of limited competition among candidates.

Feb 21 โ€ข 14:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

PHOTOS: Party agents hail INEC for smooth FCT council poll

Party agents have praised the Independent National Electoral Commission for the smooth conduct of the Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, noting a moderate voter turnout and peaceful atmosphere at polling stations.

Feb 21 โ€ข 14:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

PHOTOS: Rivers bye-election records low turnout

The recent bye-elections in Rivers State recorded a low voter turnout, with many residents not participating due to various reasons including their religious beliefs.

Feb 21 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Low voter turnout, delayed BVAS mar voting in Kubwa

The recent FCT Area Council elections in Kubwa were plagued by low voter turnout and issues with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), significantly affecting the electoral process.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Kano by-election suffers poor voter turnout

The Kano State by-elections experienced a notable low voter turnout despite sufficient preparations by electoral officials and the deployment of security personnel.

Feb 21 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FCT Poll: Low voter turnout recorded in Karu

Voting in the Karu area of Abuja commenced with significant delays due to low voter turnout during the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Referendum, Meloni pushes for 'yes' with the nightmare of low turnout: below 40% is a risk

Giorgia Meloni actively campaigns for a positive outcome in the upcoming referendum, expressing concerns over potential low voter turnout.

Feb 19 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Referendum, pollsters divided. Palazzo Chigi questions voters: mega contract of 146,000 euros

Pollsters are divided on the upcoming referendum in Italy, with concerns about voter turnout and a significant government contract related to the election process.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Solberg is checking whether to prohibit party representatives from disclosing information about citizens who did not vote

The chair of the Central Elections Committee, Noam Solberg, is considering a request to prohibit the disclosure of names of citizens who did not vote in the elections.

Feb 16 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Now the CSM must evaluate his arrogant words. He can lose his position and risks sanctions

Enrico Aimi called for the CSM to investigate Prosecutor Gratteri's comments linking referendum supporters to criminal profiles, which may inadvertently encourage voter turnout among Yes supporters.

Feb 14 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Continued Voter Disinterest Undermines Democratic Governance in Benin

Benin faces ongoing challenges with low voter turnout that threaten its democratic governance ahead of upcoming presidential elections.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Dominance of the Mahayuti in Maharashtra District Council Elections... Secured 552 out of 731 Seats

The ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra has performed strongly in the district council elections, winning 552 out of 731 seats.

Feb 9 โ€ข 15:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Yamagata fails to achieve 7th consecutive victory, with a voter turnout of 60.78%, yielding the top spot to Nara

Yamagata Prefecture recorded a voter turnout of 60.78% in the recent House of Representatives election, finishing second nationally, just behind Nara, ending their streak of six consecutive top rankings.

Feb 9 โ€ข 10:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

More Votes than Voters? Nishinomiya, Hyogo and Morioka Show Similar Discrepancies

Discrepancies in vote counts were reported in Nishinomiya and Morioka during the recent elections, with the number of counted votes surpassing the voter turnout by 118 and 90 votes respectively in different categories.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The Yes is Ahead. "But the Victory Will Depend on Turnout"

Recent polls indicate that support for the judicial reform referendum in Italy is at 52.5%, with turnout projected to be significantly lower than in previous years.

Feb 9 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Portugal, the new president is the socialist Seguro

Portugal has elected a new president, Antonio Josรฉ Seguro, under challenging weather conditions, with low voter turnout due to recent severe storms.

Feb 8 โ€ข 20:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

LDP Wins Crushing Victory 1 Year and 3 Months After Last Major Defeat; Voter Turnout Around 55.68%

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) secured a significant victory in the recent House of Representatives election, achieving more than two-thirds of the seats just over a year after a major defeat.

Feb 8 โ€ข 17:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Presidential elections in Portugal: the storm gives a respite and improves participation compared to the first round

Portugal is set to elect a new president between socialist Antรณnio Josรฉ Seguro and far-right Andrรฉ Ventura amid ongoing severe weather conditions that have affected participation rates.

Feb 8 โ€ข 15:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

With bad weather and Josรฉ Seguro as the favorite: What we know about the second round of the presidential elections in Portugal

The second round of Portugal's presidential elections features former Socialist Minister Antรณnio Josรฉ Seguro against far-right leader Andrรฉ Ventura, with an early voter turnout of 22.35%.

Feb 8 โ€ข 14:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Voter turnout in the Portuguese presidential election reaches 22.35%, one point higher than in the first round

Voter turnout in the Portuguese presidential election has reached 22.35%, a slight increase from the previous round, with Antรณnio Josรฉ Seguro favored over Andrรฉ Ventura amid adverse weather conditions.

Feb 8 โ€ข 13:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Third participation data for the elections in Aragรณn: more than 56% of registered voters have voted by 6 PM

By 6 PM on February 8, the voter turnout for the Aragรณn regional elections reached 56.28%, an increase from the previous election.

Feb 8 โ€ข 10:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The Portuguese begin to head to the polls for the second round of the presidential election

Portuguese voters are casting their ballots in the second round of the presidential election between socialist Antonio Josรฉ Seguro and right-wing leader Andrรฉ Ventura.

Feb 8 โ€ข 08:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Early parliamentary elections are taking place in Japan

Japan is experiencing its first national elections in decades during a snowy February, with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party expected to retain a majority.

Feb 8 โ€ข 07:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
National & Local

Polls Predict a Clear Victory, but Will the Snowstorm Change the Election Result in This Country?

Japanese voters will head to the polls on Sunday for a snap election where polls indicate a likely victory for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, but severe winter weather could impact voter turnout.

Feb 8 โ€ข 05:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Voting rate at 10 AM is 3.72%, falling below the previous election; each party is monitoring the impact on victory and defeat

The voting rate in Japan's House of Representatives election at 10 AM stood at 3.72%, significantly lower than the 6.33% recorded at the same time during the last election.

Feb 8 โ€ข 02:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Japanโ€™s Takaichi hopes for strong majority in snow-hit snap elections

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims for a two-thirds majority in snap elections amidst severe snowfall affecting voter turnout.

Feb 7 โ€ข 18:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

20 million early voters by the 6th, an increase of 26% or 4.36 million from the previous election

Around 20 million people have participated in early voting for the upcoming Japanese House of Representatives election, marking a significant increase compared to the last election.

Feb 7 โ€ข 10:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Angry 30-Year-Old Live Streams All Candidates in Local Election on Instagram

A 30-year-old woman engaged with all candidates in her local election, conducting live discussions on Instagram to encourage political engagement among the younger generation amidst concerns of low voter turnout.

Feb 7 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Latest Political Party Survey: The Gap Between PiS and KO Widens

A survey by Opinia24 for February indicates that voter turnout for the upcoming parliamentary elections could reach 74%, with more respondents expressing strong intentions to vote for the ruling PiS party compared to the opposition KO party.

Feb 5 โ€ข 20:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Republican 'wake-up call': Special election shocker highlights GOP turnout and midterm risks

A surprising defeat for Republicans in a Texas special election serves as a warning about voter turnout and potential risks for the party in the upcoming midterm elections.

Feb 3 โ€ข 21:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Schumer faces backlash after calling SAVE Act 'Jim Crow' despite previous allegation falling flat

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act as 'Jim Crow' laws, facing backlash for a similar earlier claim regarding a Georgia voting law that led to increased Black voter turnout.

Feb 3 โ€ข 20:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Heavy Snow in Aomori, Some Municipalities See Early Voting Drop to Less than Half; Election Committee Concerned About Voter Turnout

The Aomori Prefectural Election Management Commission reported a significant drop in early voting due to heavy snowfall, revealing concerns about the overall voter turnout for the upcoming House of Representatives election.

Feb 2 โ€ข 23:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Unexpected big victory in Texas rings bells for Republicans

Democratic candidate Taylor Rehmet secured an unexpected victory in the Texas state senate election, challenging Republican hopes for higher voter turnout in November.

Feb 2 โ€ข 10:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

The Ministry Wants More People to Stand for Election

The Ministry and the Union of Icelandic Municipalities have launched an initiative to increase public participation in upcoming municipal elections, aiming to encourage more candidates and higher voter turnout.

Jan 19 โ€ข 16:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Frankfurt: Peter Feldmann's list approved for the municipal election

Frankfurt's public prosecutor is investigating document forgery and electoral fraud, yet Peter Feldmann's list will still appear on the ballot for the March 15 election.

Jan 16 โ€ข 16:27 UTC

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