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Missouri voters to decide on ballot measure for property tax exemptions for childcare facilities

In Missouri, a constitutional amendment that would allow childcare establishments to be exempt from property taxes was certified for the Nov. 5, 2024, ballot.

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Turkey election results show Erdogan dominating in quake-hit region

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party came out on top in Sunday's elections in 10 of the 11 provinces hit by February's earthquakes, with analysts saying his vow to rebuild devastated cities had reassured voters in what are mostly AKP strongholds.

Reuters

Rees-Mogg’s ‘gerrymandering’ remarks need further investigation, ministers told

The Tory MP appeared to describe voter ID as an attempt to influence electoral outcomes, when speaking at the National Conservatism conference.

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Republican who expanded Kentucky voting opportunities wins primary

Michael Adams, who defended his state’s election system from claims of fraud, goes on to face Buddy Wheatley in November

The Guardian - US

GOPer: Restrict voting for young people

Republicans are freaking out that young voters will leave them behind

Salon

Challenge to Colorado signature verification process moves forward

On May 5, a Colorado 2nd Judicial District Court judge rejected Secretary of State Jena Griswold’s (D) motion to dismiss a challenge to the state’s signature verification system for mail-in ballots. Vet Voice Foundation (VVF), which describes its mission as “combating climate change, protecting voting rights, dispelling toxic disinformation, and…

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Wellbeing is so last year – Labour's 'no frills' budget points to an uninspiring NZ election

If the recent flood of sleep-inducing pre-budget speeches and commentary is any indication, New Zealand voters can expect largely unimaginative leadership that fails to prepare the country for an uncertain future, regardless of who wins October’s election.

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Jacob Rees-Mogg slammed for admitting Tory 'gerrymandering' over voter ID rules

Rees-Mogg said the voter ID policy had made it harder for elderly Tories to vote.

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer must repeal Tory voter ID crackdown if Labour elected, Sadiq Khan says

The Labour Mayor of London described the policy as a 'deliberate Conservative tactic to supress the vote' - after hundreds were turned away from polling stations

Daily Mirror

Thailand’s opposition parties start alliance talks after voters reject military rule

Leader of liberal Move Forward says he is ‘next prime minister of Thailand’ and ready to form coalition government

The Guardian - AU

Jacob Rees-Mogg says Tories scored own goal as voter ID 'gerrymandering' hit elderly

Conservative ex-minister Jacob Rees-Mogg suggested the controversial new photo ID requirements had been introduced to swing the elections, but had backfired

Daily Mirror

Turkish opposition supporters voice dismay over presidential vote

Opposition voters expressed dismay and disbelief on Monday after Tayyip Erdogan took a solid lead in the first round of Turkey's election, while the president's overjoyed supporters expressed confidence that he would prevail in the May 28 runoff.

Reuters

Voter ID is ‘gerrymandering’ which backfired on Tories, says Rees-Mogg

Elderly Tory voters didn’t have ID for local elections, says ex-cabinet minister

The Independent UK

Rees-Mogg appears to call voter ID policy ‘gerrymandering’

Voters across England were for the first time required to show ID before casting their ballot at May’s local elections.

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Explained | Urban apathy or out-of-sync voter lists responsible for low turnout in Bengaluru?

Experts and civic group activists attribute the low turnout (Bengaluru: 55%, as compared to 73.19% for entire Karnataka) to errors in voter rolls, like duplication, deletion, and mismatched entries, and voters being forced to go from one booth to another searching for their names in the electoral rolls.

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Eliminating countywide voting in Texas would make the process harder on voters, cost more money, election leaders say

Currently, more than 80% of Texas voters can vote anywhere in their home county, a model that originated in Lubbock County. If lawmakers approve new legislation, that would change.

The Independent UK

'They want change': Opposition parties win big in Thailand election on promises of reform

Ballots tallied Monday show voters in Thailand want change after nine years under a former general who took power in a coup

The Independent UK

What to Watch: Clues about voter sentiment could emerge from Kentucky, Pennsylvania primaries

Off-year elections Tuesday in Kentucky and Pennsylvania could send early signals about the mood of voters ahead of next year’s races for the White House and Congress

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2023 Karnataka Assembly elections | Double-engine model did not convince voters

Despite the larger appeal of this model as witnessed in high-octane campaigns, it did not have the desired impact on the voters in the State.

The Hindu

Karnataka poll statistics enthuse Telangana Congress

Telangana Congress has 43 lakh digital members and Karnataka 62 lakh despite being double the size

Bangkok Post

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.

The Independent UK

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

WEKU

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.

The Independent UK

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

Bangkok Post

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.

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