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The Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) is gearing up for its internal party elections on August 4, 2025, to select parliamentary candidates in various constituencies. The nomination process is critical, with some races expected to be fierce showdowns between political heavyweights. In certain areas, however, the nomination process will be a
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U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Tuesday that she would not run for governor in Georgia in 2026, citing her dissatisfaction with the state's Republican establishment. Greene, known for her outspoken conservative views, expressed frustration with the party's leadership and its handling of issues. She
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Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a close ally of President Donald Trump, has announced she will not run for governor in 2026, citing a desire to focus on her district and her distaste for what she calls Georgia's "good ole boy" political system. This decision comes just
Governors
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's decision to run for the US Senate has sent shockwaves through Washington, with many pundits and politicians hailing it as a major coup for the Democratic Party. Cooper, a beloved and victorious former governor, has never lost a statewide election in over
Governors
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper will run for the US Senate in 2026 to replace retiring Republican Senator Thom Tillis. Cooper's decision comes after months of speculation, with Democrats encouraging him to enter the competitive seat. Cooper, a two-time winner of statewide elections, served as governor from
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Democratic former Governor Roy Cooper has made a surprising announcement on social media and his campaign website, stating his intention to run for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina. This move comes as a significant boost for the Democratic Party, with Cooper being a proven statewide winner and a
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As Jair Bolsonaro's influence wavers, several governors aligned with the former president are recalibrating their stance to avoid direct confrontation with the US and the Federal Supreme Court. These governors, particularly Tarcísio de Freitas, Ronaldo Caiado, Romeu Zema, and Ratinho Jr., are making calculated gestures to Bolsonaro'
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During the 2024 general election campaign, Reform UK spent nearly £1.3 million on adverts in the Daily Mail, The Sun, and the Daily Express, accounting for almost 25% of its £5.5 million budget. The adverts were a significant portion of the party's total spending, with £906,
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Dusty Johnson, the U.S. Representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district, and incumbent Governor Larry Rhoden are the top contenders in the 2026 Republican primary for governor, according to a recent poll of 500 registered GOP voters. The statewide survey showed Johnson at 28% and Rhoden at
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National attention has been drawn to several primary elections across the US, where left-wing candidates are challenging sitting Democratic mayors in key cities. These candidates, often young and from diverse ethnic backgrounds, are tapping into growing discontent with the party establishment and its handling of key issues like poverty, public
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Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King dropped his bid to unseat Democratic US Senator Jon Ossoff just two months after launching his campaign, following a private meeting with Governor Brian Kemp. Kemp informed King that he would not support his campaign, and instead plans to back former football coach Derek Dooley,
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Research by the University of Manchester has found that right-wing populist parties in Europe are successfully using anti-feminist rhetoric to gain media attention, particularly in Germany during the 2024 European Parliament elections. A quantitative content analysis of party manifestos and newspaper coverage revealed that the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party,
