Florida
Florida Governor Jeb Bush, in a sharp rebuke of his brother's criticisms of the hand recount of South Florida election ballots, proposed the creation of a bipartisan panel to overhaul the state's voting procedures. Speaking at a press conference, Bush expressed his concern that the manual
Florida. Supreme Court
The Florida Supreme Court's ruling in favor of Vice President Al Gore was a significant victory, but it leaves open the possibility of further contests and challenges. Republicans reacted with fury to the decision, claiming that it was a constitutional coup, and the Republican-controlled Legislature has hinted at
Florida
Florida election officials have thrown out 1,420 absentee ballots from overseas without opening the envelopes, or 39 percent of the total, according to an unofficial tally by The Associated Press. The ballots were rejected for various reasons, including missing postmarks. Of those that were counted, 1,380 were for
Florida. Supreme Court
The Florida Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on the fate of hand recounts of the presidential vote, as election workers in Broward and Palm Beach counties resumed manual counting today. The Republicans harshly criticized the process as unfair, pointing particularly to the decision by the Broward County Canvassing
Elections
Senator Alfonse M. D'Amato's loss in the Senate race to Representative Charles E. Schumer marks a significant shift in power for the Republican Party, with Governor George E. Pataki set to take over as party chairman. This change could lead to a less conservative bent in
Elections
As Tuesday's election approaches, a tidal wave of last-minute campaign cash is pouring into Illinois races, from the statehouse to the governor's mansion. Despite a significant fund-raising advantage, Gov. George Ryan's campaign is working overtime to mobilize supporters and boost get-out-the-vote efforts. Meanwhile, Democratic
Political parties
The Italian regional election campaign has gone into high gear, with just one week to go before over 40 million voters cast their ballots in an election seen as a trial run for the country's general elections. Fifteen regions in mainland Italy are at stake, with the outcome
Political parties
As the local elections in the United Kingdom approach, a growing number of Conservative councillors are defecting from their party, citing dissatisfaction with the government's policies. At least nine councillors in West Norfolk have opted to stand as independents, with dozens more across the country expected to follow
Elections
Senator Richard G. Lugar swept to victory with more than twice as many votes as his Democratic opponent, former Representative Jim Jontz, in Indiana. This electoral momentum continued as Governor Terry E. Branstad, a Republican, barely won his unprecedented bid for a fourth term in Iowa, defeating Attorney General Bonnie
Elections
As Rudy Giuliani staked his political future on the election of Democratic Governor Mario M. Cuomo, he suffered a significant defeat with the win of Republican George E. Pataki. Cuomo conceded, thanking the Mayor for his endorsement, citing an "act of courage and independence so rare in politics."
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The municipal elections in Montreal and Toronto seem worlds apart, with Montreal's traditional party politics and strong mayors creating a more intense campaign. However, beneath the surface, both cities share common concerns about the economy, taxes, and crime. Voters in both cities are restless and demanding answers from
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The recent nationwide balloting for provincial and local positions in Colombia yielded surprising results, with the Liberal Party winning 22 of the country's 32 provincial governorships, but independent candidates making a significant showing in mayoral races. One of the major surprises was the election of philosopher Antanas Mockus
