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Veteran MP resigns as NSW Labor HQ targets male backbenchers
Prospect MP Hugh McDermott has announced he will leave parliament before the 2027 state election, the first male MP to exit as Sussex Street tries to address the party room’s gender imbalance.
Labor MPs jockey for position on election tickets as party braces for losses
Labor will not announce its candidates for the upper house until a month before the election, as poor polling has the party prepared for major electoral losses.
El Salvador sets 2027 presidential election as Nayib Bukele seeks third term
El Salvador will hold presidential elections on February 28, 2027, the electoral tribunal said Wednesday, opening the way for President Nayib Bukele to seek a third term after constitutional changes removed presidential term limits. Bukele has drawn praise for sharply reducing gang violence but faced criticism over rights abuses during his crackdown.
Victoria's election is nearly here — it's time to have Your Say
We want to hear about the issues that matter to you most: the problems that need solving, the fresh ideas giving you hope and the message you want to send to the people in power.
Vancouver mayoral candidates plan to take on public safety
An election plebiscite question asks whether the city should formally request the province to use part of the old St. Paul's Hospital for involuntary care beds.
Meet 'America': Trump’s AI chatbot changes answers after challenging his claims
Donald Trump has launched “America”, an AI chatbot designed as a digital portal for US government information. But its responses appear to be changing. The chatbot initially challenged several of Trump’s claims, including on the 2020 election and inflation, providing evidence and links. More recently, it has refused to answer some of the same questions. Other responses still contradict Trump, while some echo his views. Vedika Bahl tests the chatbot, and its varying answers in Truth or Fake.
Senators clinch construction permitting deal before election jet-set
A legislative deal to ease construction permitting sets up potential action in Congress when lawmakers return after the November election.
Trump officials changed forms for overseas voters amid a GOP push to restrict voting
The Pentagon made last-minute changes to forms that many overseas U.S. citizens use for absentee voting, removing a category of citizens that Republicans have been pushing to block from voting.
Trump administration starts sending $500 Obamacare refund checks — who stands to benefit
The refunds come after millions of people lost premium subsidies for their health insurance, and right before the midterm elections.
Senate expected to vote on stock trading ban, data center bill before election recess
The Senate will vote on bills that would ban members from trading stocks while in office, and to address data center-related utility costs, amid Democratic oppo...
How could Great Britain look under proportional representation? See the results for your area
These visualisations from exclusive polling modelling show how the UK parliament could change under different voting systemsNew analysis produced exclusively for the Guardian reveals how different voting systems would return significantly different seat totals in the UK parliament, based on recent polling.While the current first past the post (FPTP) system could leave Labour short of a majority with 250 seats, the modelling shows how proportional systems would be likely to reduce the number of s
Sohlberg sets Central Election Committee hearing on Likud petition over Fly&Vote
Sohlberg ordered AID Coalition to explain differences between its response to the petition and information published on the Fly&Vote website.
INDIA bloc meeting updates: Opposition announces march to Election Commission office on October 6
Congress chief Kharge says 'Save Democracy' rallies will be held across all districts from October 2 to October 8, a public meeting in Delhi on November 1; demands ballot papers replace EVM
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri named Morocco's first woman PM
The king of Morocco on Tuesday named Marrakesh mayor Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri the country's first woman prime minister after her centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) party won last week's parliamentary elections. El Mansouri joined the PAM in 2008 and was also the first woman to serve as mayor of Marrakesh, winning the office in 2009 before losing it six years later, then retaking it again in 2021.
Burnham says Britain could rejoin the EU after next election
The remarks are the first time since the exit referendum a decade ago that a prime minister has suggested to take the country back into the EU.
Los Angeles Mayoral Candidates Vie for Undecided Voters
Mayor Karen Bass and her onetime ally, Nithya Raman, made their case to voters with just five weeks left until the election.
ET Exclusive: Venu Srinivasan seeks probe into Tata Trusts over alleged governance lapses
Venu Srinivasan, trustee of Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and Sir Ratan Tata Trust, has sought an immediate inquiry into SDTTs governance, alleging serious lapses and excessive involvement in Tata Sons commercial affairs. He has also challenged Noel Tatas role in trust decisions and sought restrictions on his voting and trustee powers.
Nearly dozen of Winnipeg school trustees acclaimed ahead of election
Eleven school trustees have been acclaimed ahead of election day, which is nearly three times more acclaimed races than last election.
INDIA Bloc Reiterates CEC’s Resignation Demand, DMK Assures Support In Parliament
New Delhi: After the meeting of the INDIA bloc on Wednesday, the opposition parties reiterated their demand for the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)
New calculator shows you how your neighborhood will be impacted if Florida’s Amendment 3 passes
The constitutional amendment that would reduce non-school homestead property taxes is the biggest proposal on the 2026 statewide ballot. The post New calculator shows you how your neighborhood will be impacted if Florida’s Amendment 3 passes appeared first on Orlando Weekly .
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