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Police probe voters who tore ballot papers

Incidents of people tearing ballot papers were reported in several provinces, but violators – most elderly and with health issues – insisted they had no intention of destroying the ballot papers and acted out of misunderstanding.

Bangkok Post

Turkey’s presidential election heading for run-off as Erdogan gains upper hand

Opposition seeks to end Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s two decades in power

The Independent UK

Turkey moves closer toward a presidential election runoff

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was locked in a tight election race, with a make-or-break runoff against his chief challenger possible as the final votes were counted.

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Turkey's elections for presidency, parliament set to begin

Voters in Turkey go to the polls on Sunday for pivotal parliamentary and presidential elections that are expected to be tightly contested and could be the biggest challenge Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces in his two decades in power

The Independent UK

Decision day

About 50 million Thais have the right to cast their vote on Sunday in an election to decide the future of the country, and whether it will undergo radical change or maintain the status quo. Another two million voters took part in advance voting previously.

Bangkok Post

A Flawed Attack on "Libertarian Elitism" About Voter Ignorance

The authors raise some reasonable issues. But they misunderstand both the libertarians they critique and the problem of political ignorance itself.

Reason

Karnataka Assembly election results | JD(S) shows the worst performance in over two decades

The Janata Dal (Secular), the regional party with a strong voter base in the Vokkaliga-dominated region, capitulated to its traditional rival the Congress in a crucial election that it was fighting to remain relevant in Karnataka’s politics.

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BJP wins big in U.P. local body polls; victory signifies faith in pro-people policies, says Yogi Adityanath

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh registered a resounding victory in Urban Local Body polls winning all the 17 Mayoral seats

The Hindu

Volunteer army of election monitors prepare to protect Turkey's vote

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is predicted to face his toughest re-election challenge yet t as votes head to the pools today. Amid growing concerns over voter security, opposition and non-governmental organisations are stepping up efforts to ensure a fair poll.

Radio France Internationale

Labour to create online advertising campaign in bid to attract Scottish voters

FOCUS groups of former SNP voters are to be used as part of a Labour strategy to try attract votes for the party.

The National (Scotland)

Election day fashion tip: No numbers or logos

KHON KAEN: Voters are cautioned not to wear clothes showing numbers that match those of candidates or parties when going to cast their ballots for Sunday’s general election.

Bangkok Post

Local election observers say 1.2% of voters turned away for lacking ID

Democracy Volunteers group says half of them appeared to be from minority ethnic backgrounds

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds of North East voters turned away from polling stations because of photo ID law

There are fears that many more people could be denied a vote when the next general election is held

Chronicle Live

Ohio 60% supermajority amendment to appear on the ballot on Aug. 8

An amendment that would require a 60% majority from voters to approve constitutional amendments will appear on the ballot in Ohio on Aug. 8, 2023.

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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, May 12, 2023

Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including legislative activity, nationwide trends, and recent news.

The Independent UK

Virginia joins list of GOP states leaving bipartisan effort to combat voter fraud amid conspiracies

Virginia's top election official says she plans to withdraw the state from a bipartisan effort aimed at ensuring accurate voter lists and combating fraud

The Independent UK

Kentucky is latest battleground for secretaries of state facing election falsehoods during primaries

Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams still doesn't have a clear path for reelection despite winning bipartisan praise during his first term in office and expanding voter access during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Hindu

All three key parties in Karnataka on the edge as counting of votes will be taken up on May 13

Amidst tight security and high levels of anxiety among party leaders and candidates, counting of votes for the polled in the elections to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly will be taken up on May 13. Most of the results will be known by noon. The polling for 224 seats took place…

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Charles Barkley’s ‘Damn Idiot’ Take on Missed Nikola Jokic MVP Vote Resurfaces

NBA Twitter roasted Mark Jackson in response to him leaving Jokic off his MVP ballot and revisited Charles Barkley calling the then-unknown voter a “damn idiot.”

The Guardian - UK

Thailand elections: young people want radical change in a country they say is stagnating

An end to military service and the lese majesty laws are among the priorities for many young voters ahead of Sunday’s election

WEKU

Virginia becomes the latest GOP-governed state to quit a voter data partnership

Virginia is the eighth state to leave the bipartisan ERIC compact amid fringe conservative reports and conspiracy theories attempting to connect the system to liberal activists.

Bangkok Post

Senators urged to heed views of voters

A group of academics has launched a public campaign that is urging senators to support the political party that wins the majority of House seats in Sunday's poll to lead in forming a new government.

Sports Illustrated

Mark Jackson Called Out After His NBA MVP Ballot Surfaces

Fans let the ESPN analyst have it after finding out he left a notable player off his ballot.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bill Simmons becomes only NBA awards voter with Jabari Smith Jr. on All-Rookie first team

Bill Simmons was Jabari Smith Jr.’s lone vote for the All-Rookie First Team, while ESPN’s Kevin Pelton and The Salt Lake Tribune’s Andy Larsen backed Tari Eason. #Rockets

The Hindu

Low turnout: Not poll apathy, but out-of-sync voter lists, say analysts and citizens

Does half of Bengaluru not vote? Or is there something more to it? As the numbers for Bengaluru released by the Election Commission on Thursday showed 55% voter turnout barring postal votes and home voting, experts and civic group activists say errors in voter rolls like duplication, deletion, and mismatched…

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