Elections in the Philippines 2025: voting begins in midterms as the Marcos and Duterte families compete for influence.
Voting Begins in Philippines Amidst Tension On Monday, millions of Filipinos cast their votes in a significant medium-term election, which many view as a referendum on the ongoing conflict between President Ferdinand Marcos and President Sarah Duterte from Munitions. In Manila, workers spent Sunday preparing polling stations for an election that will fill over 18,000 […]
Former Trump campaign advisors support Berisha in Albanian elections against PM Rama
Former campaign advisor to President Donald Trump, Chris Lacivita, is backing right-wing Democratic leader Sari Belisha in the Congressional elections set for Sunday, where she faces off against popular Socialist Prime Minister Eddie Rama. Lacivita, along with Paul Manafort and strategist Tony Fabrizio, is part of the effort supporting Belisha. He draws parallels between Trump […]
Thousands Gather to Oppose Migration Before Presidential Elections
Protests Erupt in Poland Against Immigration Policies Thousands gathered on Saturday to voice their opposition to illegal immigration and Prime Minister Donald Tass’ pro-European stance, just a week ahead of the EU members’ presidential election. The demonstrations, organized by nationalist groups, saw participants from across Poland waving red and white flags and chanting slogans like […]
Rachel Maddow and Stephen Colbert Discuss Theories About Republicans Aiming to Eliminate Elections
Claims of Republicans Wanting to End Elections On Tuesday’s episode of Late Show, MSNBC host Rachel Maddow and CBS host Stephen Colbert suggested that Republicans are aiming to end the election process. However, they did not offer significant evidence to back up these claims. Colbert pointed out that discussing sensitive topics like Social Security, Medicare, […]
Keir and Kemi agree to avoid discussing local elections during PMQs
You might have thought it was just a moment of attitude, or perhaps a fleeting sense of humility. Maybe a hint of self-reflection was expected. But the recent local elections revealed that voters have turned away from both Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch. This could signal trouble for the traditional two-party system in England. During […]
The 5 gubernatorial elections to keep an eye on in 2026.
Next year, several states are gearing up for competitive gubernatorial elections, which could provide insight into current voter sentiments across the country. Michigan and Georgia are set for open races as incumbent governors Gretchen Whitmer (D) and Brian Kemp (R) face term limits. In Wisconsin, there’s some uncertainty since Governor Tony Evers (D) hasn’t declared […]
No 10 reconsidering reduction of winter fuel payment following Labour’s decline in local elections | Benefits
Downing Street is reconsidering its approach to winter fuel payments after rising discontent within the government, suggesting that current policies could harm their chances in upcoming elections. Reports indicate that Keir Starmer’s inner circle has been grappling with public backlash following significant election losses, particularly losing two-thirds of the seats they defended in recent local […]
Lebanon Starts Local Elections in Its First Vote After the Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
On Sunday, Lebanon held its first voting since the intense conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, marking the beginning of long-awaited local elections following the formation of a new central government. The polling took place at 7am (0400 GMT) in the Mount Lebanon area, which is a densely populated region characterized by a mix of political […]
Pro-Gaza independent candidates win against Labour in UK local elections as Reform UK gains ground.
In a small British town north of Manchester, two pro-Gaza candidates have secured their positions, previously held by the Labour Party. Both ran as independents in the local elections held on May 1. Maheen Camran, just 18, claimed the Burnley Central East seat on Lancashire County Council, while Hazard Ali took the Nelson Eastward county […]
Parents in NYC call for an examination of education council elections
The election process for the New York City Parent Education Council has encountered significant turmoil, with technical glitches, voting mistakes, and apparent breaches of campaign regulations causing confusion. Parents in District 1, covering the Lower East Side and East Village, were informed on Friday that some candidates were inadvertently excluded from the ballot. “We’re asking […]