Political parties
A panel of appellate judges listened to arguments from attorneys representing the Arizona Republican Party and the Arizona Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes, over the state's process for verifying voter signatures on vote-by-mail envelopes. The plaintiffs, the Arizona Free Enterprise Club and others, claim that the state has
Political parties
A meeting between the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has yielded a pledge to apprehend those responsible for the violence during the Ablekuma North elections. This assurance was given during a discussion on security preparations for the
Political parties
Indian Walton, a Democratic socialist, has issued a stern warning to progressive Democrats: resist the pressure to compromise on core values in order to appeal to the establishment. She argues that watering down their message led to losses in the 2021 Buffalo mayoral election, a lesson that carries weight as
Elections
The outcome of Bolivia's first-round presidential vote marked a significant upset in the country's political panorama, spelling the end of two decades of governance by the Movement for Socialism (MAS) under Presidents Evo Morales and Luis Arce. Senator Rodrigo Paz Pereira emerged as the top finisher,
Political parties
Anthony Weiner, a former congressman and Democratic leader, predicted that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will eventually endorse Zohran Mamdani, the socialist Democratic nominee for New York City mayor. Weiner stated that the leaders are caught between supporting the party's chosen nominee
Local government
New regulations from the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry aimed at guaranteeing the right to a secret ballot in elections for union representation have become effective, further solidifying Virginia's position as a champion of employee protections. The regulations, which took effect on July 30, 2025, build upon
Local government
In Nigeria, electoral commissions play a crucial role in maintaining the country's democratic system. Two electoral commissions, the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), recently conducted elections in Lagos and Ogun states, respectively. I had the opportunity to serve as a
Elections
As Tanzania approaches its 2025 General Election, the Registrar of Political Parties, Justice Francis Mutungi, has urged leaders to conduct campaigns peacefully and avoid language or actions that could endanger national unity. Speaking at a training session in Dar es Salaam, Justice Mutungi emphasized the importance of promoting peace and
Elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Dogari Daje, emerged victorious in the by-election held in Munya Constituency, Niger House of Assembly, polling a total of 12,556 votes. He secured a significant lead over his closest rival, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Sabon Sunday, who garnered 5,646 votes.
Elections
Confusion and violence marred the by-elections held in 16 constituencies across 12 states in the country, with allegations of vote-buying and threats of cancellation. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted elections in two senatorial districts, five federal constituencies, and nine state constituencies, following the resignation or death of serving
Elections
The rule of law is the cornerstone of any democratic system, and Nigeria's Constitution explicitly establishes it as the guiding principle of governance. However, the Tinubu-led administration has been engaging in a blatant disregard for this fundamental principle, embracing an anti-rule of law agenda that threatens the very
Elections
Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Congress party and the INDIA block, has expressed concern over the BJP's alleged attempt to manipulate voter lists in Bihar ahead of the state's assembly elections. Speaking at an opposition rally in Sasaram, Gandhi accused the BJP of stealing elections through
