Federal judge rules against Trump DoJ’s policy of collecting state voter rolls Judge says justice department policy of checking state voter rolls against a federal immigration database is unlawful The Guardian - US · Oct 9
Trump Cuts International Election Monitors From Midterms Amid Sweeping Hunt for Noncitizens on Voter Rolls The Trump administration has not invited OSCE observers to the US midterm elections, ending a practice dating to 2002 amid scrutiny of alleged non-citizen voting. International Business Times UK · Oct 9
India steps up security ahead of a major protest in New Delhi over voter lists Authorities have increased security in New Delhi and announced transport restrictions ahead of a planned demonstration by India’s “Cockroach” movement The Independent UK · Oct 9
Running for Congress to protect women From Epstein to Cornell, voters' angst over corruption and sex abuse is at a high point just before the midterms Salon · Oct 9
A national verdict on Trump 2.0 is coming. Nine midterm voters share where they stand From cost of living to the Iran war, these are the issues that matter most to US voters across the political spectrum The Guardian - US · Oct 9
'Where is Gyanesh hiding?':Priyank Kharge targets CEC over electoral roll row, alleges manipulation of Form 6 & 7 Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has launched a strong critique of the Election Commission of India. Allegations include voter list manipulation and mass deletions targeting specific communities. Protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation continue, representing various political outfits and citizens. Congress leaders have highlighted issues in West Bengal's electoral… The Economic Times · Oct 9
Election Results Tamil Nadu: TVK vs AIADMK vs DMK who is winning Dharapuram election result 2026? Tamil Nadu Dharampur Election Result 2026: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam achieved victories in the recent Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly bypolls, strengthening its political standing. Maragatham Kumaravel and Sathyabama won by significant margins against their DMK opponents. The voter turnout for the Dharapuram constituency was around 80.30%, indicating strong participation in the… The Economic Times · Oct 9
Election Results 2026 Today, October 9: BJP, Congress, TVK or TMC? Check who is winning in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry bypolls? Election Results: Counting for bypolls across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry began early on Friday morning. The ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won two bypolls in Tamil Nadu and celebrated their victories. In West Bengal, the BJP made significant gains in the Assembly bypolls, including Nandigram and Rejinagar. Assam's… The Economic Times · Oct 9
Bengal bypoll counting begins in Nandigram, Rejinagar in first electoral test for BJP government Vote counting began at 8 am for the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly bypolls in West Bengal. The BJP aims to assess its performance after winning significant seats in the recent elections. Both constituencies recorded a high voter turnout with polling described as largely peaceful despite opposition allegations. Chief Minister Suvendu… The Economic Times · Oct 9
India’s ‘Cockroach’ party accuses government of mass detention of members ahead of weekend protest Thousands expected to march in Delhi on Saturday, as anger mounts over controversial changes to voter lists in world’s largest democracy The Guardian - AU · Oct 9
Trump keeps changing who will receive the $5,000 dividend — and Americans’ faith in his promise is dropping Most voters remain doubtful the checks will ever materialize, according to recent polling The Independent UK · Oct 8
Billionaires fund California ballot measure to make voters show ID at polls Various out-of-state conservative donors have given millions of dollars to support California’s Proposition 39 The Guardian - US · Oct 8
Republican voter enthusiasm gap: Trump’s biggest 2026 problem isn’t Democrats, but it's his own voters who seem to be losing interest-here's what the new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows With the midterm elections approaching, only 30% of Trump voters express strong enthusiasm about voting. In contrast, 48% of Harris voters are very enthusiastic, indicating a significant gap. This discrepancy may affect overall voter turnout in the upcoming elections. Meanwhile, Trump's approval rating has reached a record low, which is… The Economic Times · Oct 8
US midterm elections: Voting by mail in Texas? October 23 mail ballot deadline and key dates voters need to know Voters in Texas need to be aware of key dates leading up to the 2026 midterm elections. The deadline for voter registration is October 5, which is rapidly approaching. Early voting will take place from October 19 to October 30 across various counties. Voters intending to use mail ballots must… The Economic Times · Oct 8
The Economic Times · Oct 8 Donald Trump Republican voter enthusiasm takes a big hit: US President’s worst nightmare ahead of midterms? Why new poll is worrisome A new Reuters poll has raised questions about Donald Trump Republican voter enthusiasm ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with only 30% of Trump’s 2024 voters saying they are “very enthusiastic” about voting, compared with 48% of Kamala Harris voters. The findings could pose a challenge for Republicans as Trump…
We Got This Covered · Oct 8 ICE reportedly acquires 50 million voter roll records, democracy watchdog says this ‘should concern all Americans’ Tackling "voter fraud" or a potential attack on democracy?
The Economic Times · Oct 8 Will march to Jantar Mantar on Oct 10 against SIR: CJP's Abhijit Dipke CJP leader Abhijit Dipke declared plans for a nationwide mobilization against the SIR exercise scheduled for October 10. The protest aims to demand accountability for alleged voter deletions and to scrap the SIR initiative. Dipke criticized the government's restrictions on peaceful gatherings, emphasizing the need for public participation in democracy.…
Salon · Oct 8 Will federal agents appear at the polls? Federal officials have sent conflicting signals about law enforcement at the polls. Here’s what the law says
The Economic Times · Oct 8 Bengal bypolls: Nandigram, Rejinagar results to indicate political mood after BJP's rise to power The results of Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly bypolls will help assess political sentiments after the BJP's recent government formation. While allegations of voter intimidation raised concerns, the Election Commission deemed polling to be generally peaceful.
Latin Times · Oct 8 Florida Democrats Lose Nearly 95,000 Voters to GOP as Republicans Expand Statewide Lead Nearly 95,000 Florida Democrats have switched to the Republican Party over the last two years, expanding the GOP's statewide voter registration lead to eight percentage points ahead of November's midterms.
Latin Times · Oct 8 Brazil's Runoff on Oct. 25: One Campus, 41,000 South Florida Votes, No Mail-in Option — All You Need To Know South Florida Brazilians vote Oct. 25 at one Miami campus. No mail-in ballot. Full guide: location, documents, deadlines, and what changed after round one.
Newslaundry · Oct 8 Spectacle isn’t the story: What the SIR protests are drowning out Much to the discomfiture of the Modi government and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the apparent irregularities in the special intensive revision (SIR) of voter rolls refuses to die down. In fact, it has escalated, and the media is digging out more dirt.
The Conversation · Oct 8 What the law says about armed officers at polling places After high-level Trump administration officials said they might send armed officers to the polls during the upcoming midterm elections, and after months of administration efforts to wrest control of some aspects of voting from state officials and limit how people vote, there’s a lot of fear that armed federal officials…
The Conversation · Oct 8 Meet the ‘independent voters’ who will likely decide which party triumphs in the 2026 midterm elections As midterm elections near, Democrats enjoy advantages in national “generic ballot” polling, suggesting they may secure majorities in the House of Representative or Senate, if not both chambers.
The Economic Times · Oct 8 SIR row: 'Zero transparency, zero accountability from EC', alleges YouTuber Dhruv Rathee Prominent YouTuber Dhruv Rathee took part in a demonstration calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He spotlighted the Election Commission's failures in ensuring transparency and proper management of voter lists. By sharing multiple examples from different regions where the integrity of the voter rolls was compromised,…