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New York’s Election System Isn’t Chaotic. It’s Democracy Done Right.
Here are some recent updates from the Democratic primary for New York City mayor: Several rival candidates, for the first time in the…
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Pam Bondi’s Brother Suffers Crushing Blow in D.C. Bar Election
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s brother is not popular with the D.C. Bar. Bradley Bondi was practically crushed in his bid to become the…
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Election observers at the OAS voice serious concerns about Mexico's contentious judicial elections
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Electoral watchdogs at the Organization of American States expressed concern Friday over the low turnout in Mexico’s…
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Democrat Sweeps to Stunning Victory in South Carolina Special Election
The Democratic candidate in a South Carolina special election swept to a landslide victory Tuesday night, becoming the youngest person…
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South Korean stocks rise to enter bull market, bonds sink after presidential election outcome
South Korea’s equity benchmark climbed to enter a bull market, after Lee Jae-myung’s widely-expected win in the presidential election…
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Leftist Lee Jae Myung wins presidential election in South Korea
Left-wing candidate Lee Jae Myung has won the presidential election in South Korea, with conservative rival Kim Moon Soo conceding defeat,…
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Mexico's ruling party headed toward control of newly elected Supreme Court, vote tallies show
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s ruling Morena party appeared to be heading toward control over the Supreme Court, preliminary vote tallies of…
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Sheinbaum calls Mexico's judicial election 'extraordinary' despite turnout of less than 13%
MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was effusive. “Marvelous, impressive “ she told reporters Monday. “Extraordinary. ... A…
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Trump picks right-wing lawyer and podcaster who promoted 2020 election lies as watchdog agency head
President Donald Trump's pick to lead a federal watchdog agency is a former right-wing podcast host who has praised criminally charged…
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Trump admin accuses NC of violating federal election law in new lawsuit
The Trump administration's Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday accusing North Carolina's election board of violating…
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AOC edges out Chuck Schumer by double-digit margin in new poll
A new poll shows Representative Alexandria-Ocasio Cortez of New York would defeat Senator Chuck Schumer in a hypothetical 2028 Democratic…
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Andrew Cuomo accuses DOJ of "election interference" amid reported inquiry
New York City mayoral candidate and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo hit back at the Trump administration after The New York Times…
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JD Vance's half brother gets only 13% of vote in Cincinnati mayor primary
By Martha McHardy is a U.S. News reporter based in London, U.K. Her focus is on polling and California politics. She has covered U.S. news…
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Trump appointee blocks GOP efforts to overturn NC Supreme Court election
By Kate Plummer is a Newsweek reporter based in London, U.K. Her focus is on U.S. politics and national affairs, and she is particularly…
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A court ruling roils South Korea’s presidential election
SEOUL — As South Koreans prepare to elect a successor to ousted former president Yoon Suk Yeol, a court ruling against front-runner Lee…
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Contributor: Mexico's president has notched some big wins, but she has a lot of work ahead
On a recent Friday morning, President Claudia Sheinbaum stood inside Mexico’s presidential palace during her daily morning news conference…
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Venezuela rejects UN court order to halt election in territory under dispute with Guyana
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s government on Friday rejected a ruling from the United Nations’ top court ordering the South…
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A UN top court orders Venezuela to halt election plans in a resource-rich area in Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — The United Nations’ top court ordered Venezuela on Thursday to refrain from holding elections for officials who…
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An investor’s guide to navigating the Australian election
THE outcome of Australia’s tight federal election could be the next catalyst for local assets as a tariff standoff between the US and…
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Canada’s Anti-Trump Election
The U.S. president’s 51st-state rhetoric and trade war bolstered Canada’s left, but the ultimate responsibility for the country’s…
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Pierre Poilievre loses own seat in Canada election humbling
By Alia Shoaib is a freelance news reporter for Newsweek based between London, UK and Abuja, Nigeria. She primarily reports on U.S.…
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EU chiefs congratulate Canada's election winner Carney
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa congratulated Prime Minister Mark Carney…
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These Singapore names are potential winners from election Budget, tariff volatility: Maybank
The Republic’s domestic-oriented stocks could emerge as spillover beneficiaries amid tariff volatility in spite of Singapore’s high trade…
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Canadian pollster says country may see "record turnout" in tight election
A leading Canadian pollster said the country may see a "record turnout" in a competitive election between Prime Minister Mark Carney's…