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In a region struggling through conflict on many fronts, there is a fear that the upcoming Israeli election could have enormous flow-on effects for the entire Middle East.

The Republicans have built up a huge cash reserve that they hope will rescue them in the final days of the midterm election campaign. But Democrats have their own financial advantages.

Independent voters’ economic anxieties highlight political implications of plummeting US consumer sentiment.

<p>Video shows AI likenesses of people linked to Pedro Sánchez’s Socialist party appearing to admit to wrongdoing</p><p>A political ad from Spain’s main opposition party that used a deepfake video of the prime minister’s wife has sparked outrage and set off a wider debate on AI, as the deeply polarised country gears up for general elections next month.</p><p

People can enrol using a previous address where they lived for at least a month.

Unless there is a major emergency, many of the far-right politicians who have set the tone in Israel for the past four years will put down their phones and log off for Shabbat on Friday evening. The country’s secular community will keep campaigning to some extent, but might also opt for a moment of rest before the crucial final days until polls open on Tuesd

Anthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 general election would be held.

A new poll released Friday suggests Olivia Chow is holding a decisive lead over Brad Bradford in Toronto’s mayoral contest.

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_1067,w_1600/743149' alt='Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett are seen at a B'Yachad event. (photo credit: itay shaked)' title='Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett are seen at a B'Yachad event. (photo credit: itay shaked)' /><br />This is not a choice between Ri

Supporters of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have accused Meta of interfering in Brazil’s election by making it easier to generate campaign content promoting his rival, Flávio Bolsonaro

North Carolina has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 2008. Can Roy Cooper break that spell?

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke says his support for Accord legislative candidates in 2027 is unchanged despite a coalition with APC and PDP for Tinubu’s re- Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-adeleke-backs-accord-lawmaker-candidates-despite-tinubu-re-election-coalition/

It's the last full day of campaigning in British Columbia's election ahead of final voting day Saturday, when most ballots will be counted by hand.

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_1201,w_2160/743176' alt='Election campaign billboards featuring Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot and Likud party chairman and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alongside opposition leaders are displayed along a roadside in the northern Isra

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Once the Black Lives Matter protests broke out in the U.S., Brazilian filmmaker Sabrina Fidalgo and Swiss photographer Yvan Rodic realized it was time to begin working on their passion project, “O Projeto.” The documentary, developed and shot over the six years since, began its festival journey earlier this year at Brazil’s renowned Gramado Film […]

The opposition leader reiterated his willingness to govern with the far right while pledging to tighten access to abortion and scrap the Equality Ministry.

Democrats have worked to contrast economic hardship with President Trump's surging net worth and his family's lucrative business dealings.

A snap parliamentary vote on October 25 will determine whether a student-led group can loosen Vucic’s grip on power.

The Asian Football Confederation has pledged its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election as FIFA president, giving him a significant boost. Read More: https://punchng.com/asian-football-confederation-backs-infantinos-re-election-bid/

With a net worth of $905.8 billion, the world's richest person's overlapping empire of companies is heavily exposed to regulation by federal agencies.

Three people linked to the Conservatives, including the party's former director of campaigning, have been given suspended sentences after admitting to cheating at gambling on the 2024 general election date.

Gavin Cummiskey talks to Shamrock Rovers captain Pico Lopes; Gavin Cooney imagines the future for Manchester United

Israel's election heats up over ultra-Orthodox conscription debate, reflecting deep societal and political divides.

But about half expressed concerns that Republicans could try to overturn the results, a New York Times/Siena poll found.

Deep in cattle country, voter sentiments in an evangelical stronghold help explain why the country’s leftist president is the underdog in Sunday’s election.

The dissolution of the Sarawak state assembly follows a series of state elections across Malaysia over the past year, including in Sabah, Johor and Negeri Sembilan, with Melaka set to head to the polls on Nov 14.

The parties demand pending bills for incomplete houses sanctioned under the Indira Awaas Yojana and other previous housing schemes be released immediately

Security agencies in Plateau State, including the police and DSS, have met with political parties to ensure a peaceful 2027 general election process. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-dss-inec-others-meet-parties-over-2027-election-security-in-plateau/

Gianni Infantino's hopes of being re-elected Fifa president are enhanced by an endorsement from the Asian Football Confederation.

Support crucial from 47-nation AFC's president, who was critic of Gianni Infantino over failed private investment plan.

Maria Corina Machado's proxy won the 2024 election, according to vote tallies released by the opposition, but the government backed Nicolas Maduro.

A coalition of students, farmers and civil society groups has joined calls for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over India's voter roll revision exercise.

Labour's Chris Hipkins had no good choices when it came to candidate Kerrin Leoni.

The election was scandal-free until some politicians decided to visit a gang pad.

After two years of student-led protests, Serbia will soon vote in what observers describe as a referendum-like snap election pitting strongman Aleksandar Vucic against the student movement.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 &mdash; The list of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) candidates for the Melaka State Election (PRN) is c...

No date has been set to decide on a successor for Nicolas Maduro after the former president was captured by US forces.

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The riding is drawing attention after the 2024 election, when Loewen narrowly defeated Wooldridge by just 40 votes.

"How much influence do staffers have?" and "Why don't politicians show their personality more?" were among the questions on Victorian voters' minds at a recent election discussion.

Here's a breakdown of Israel's upcoming general election and its complicated coalition structures.

<p>Our Latin America correspondent, <strong>Tom Phillips, </strong>heads to Roraima to hear what’s at stake for the rainforest and the communities that live there in the Brazilian presidential runoff on Sunday. Send your comments and questions to <a href="mailto:tif.questions@theguardian.com">tif.questions@theguardian.com</a></p><p>For the Amazon and the com

Israelis will vote on Tuesday in the first national election since the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack and subsequent war on Gaza . Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ’s Likud party could win, but polls are showing that opposition candidates also have a good chance. No single party is likely to secure a majority. Whoever wins will almost certainly have to f

Rights groups are worried the agency at the heart of Trump's immigration crackdown could sway the vote on election day.

<p>Student List movement hopes to oust the party of veteran leader Aleksandar Vucic in a pivotal vote on Sunday</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/22/serbia-election-student-protests-explainer-key-issues">Explained: what’s at stake in Serbia’s election? The key players, main issues and potential fallout</a></p></li></ul><p>Abou

Dr. Kevin McLeod posted online on Thursday, raising concerns about the current system and calling on the next government to make people in highly paid positions accountable.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has warned political parties against denying experienced lawmakers re-election tickets to preserve institutional knowledg Read More: https://punchng.com/akpabio-backs-re-election-tickets-for-experienced-lawmakers/

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_496,w_881/741087' alt='Ballot box, Ben Gurion Airport. (photo credit: AI-generated)' title='Ballot box, Ben Gurion Airport. (photo credit: AI-generated)' /><br />The results of the survey mark a clear jump from the previous estimate of 53,000 publishe

INEC plans to deploy AI to detect irregularities in the 2027 elections, but technology alone will not guarantee credible polls without transparency and tru Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-inec-technology-and-credible-elections/

Members of the CBN’s Monetary Policy Committee warn that increased government spending ahead of the 2027 elections could fuel inflation and weaken fiscal d Read More: https://punchng.com/mpc-members-warn-of-election-spending-risks/

With the midterm elections less than two weeks away, a new legal battle is raising questions about the federal government's role in policing who is eligible to vote. A federal judge in California has blocked a Department of Homeland Security effort to identify noncitizens on voter rolls. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.

The targets are likely to include Iran’s energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and missile and drone arsenal. But analysts say the US midterms and general elections in Israel will dictate the next move.

Much of the additional spending will go towards health pressures.