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Analysis: Ten years later, California’s ‘top two’ primary isn’t always what it seems

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s primary election won’t be remembered for what happened in a sprawling state Senate district that stretches from Lake Tahoe to Death Valley. But maybe it should.

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Tameside council chief executive quits after tweet about Conservative voter

Steven Pleasant, who expressed surprise about Question Time audience member’s ‘compassion’, steps down

The Guardian - UK

A young Chicago progressive is challenging an established liberal for Congress in a race that reflects Democratic Party divisions

CHICAGO — On a recent Sunday afternoon, 31-year old Kina Collins strode up the front steps of tidy bungalows in the Galewood neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side to introduce herself to voters in the hopes they will make her their next representative in Congress.

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French court rejects request to annul New Caledonia's referendum result

Only 44 per cent of eligible voters turned out for the third and maybe final independence referendum, so what did the court in France have to say and why did so few people participate?

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Did the Morrison government try to suppress voting in the Northern Territory?

Anthony Albanese claims low voter turnout is result of tactics ‘straight out of the right-wing Republican playbook’. Is this true?

The Guardian - AU

Tomi Lahren tweeted about voter fraud. A Los Angeles official schooled her on what really happened

Ms Lahren received the mailer because she did not notify California officials that she had moved

The Independent UK

Analysis: LA voters liked Rick Caruso's 'can-do' message. How far will he get in November?

LOS ANGELES — Developer Rick Caruso's showing in the mayoral primary Tuesday demonstrated that a significant number of Angelenos want immediate changes on homelessness and aren't turned off by the vast fortune of a billionaire who has never held elected office.

Los Angeles Times

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Ballot Bulletin – June 2022 Edition

Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin, where we track developments in election policy at the federal, state, and local levels. In this month’s issue:

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California leaders move to enshrine abortion, contraceptive rights in state Constitution

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Democratic legislative leaders, hoping to solidify the long-term right in California to abortions and contraceptives, will introduce a bill Wednesday asking voters to enshrine those protections in the state Constitution.

Los Angeles Times

Amendment C defeated in South Dakota

Amendment C was defeated by South Dakota voters on June 7, 2022.

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Tameside's chief executive who quit this week found to have breached rules with Tory voter tweet

Steven Pleasant posted on Twitter saying: “Tory voter with compassion and empathy for others. Who knew!!”

Manchester Evening News

Nigerians with disabilities seek inclusion in electoral process

People with disabilities in Africa’s largest democracy say they want to exercise their right to vote or be voted for.

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PM promises review of low NT voter turnout

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has blamed the former government for the Northern Territory's low voter turnout at the last election and promised a review.

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California Sen. Alex Padilla advances in midterm primary; congressional races likely to reverberate nationally

LOS ANGELES — Sen. Alex Padilla, who was appointed to the post after Kamala Harris became vice president, easily won a spot on the November ballot after California voters hit the polls on Tuesday.

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Strong Democratic Party of Illinois bid to become early presidential primary state

“There is no better state for a Democratic presidential candidate to introduce themselves to voters than Illinois,” said the bid, obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times.

Boston Herald

Biden on Kimmel's show is no joke as president’s poll numbers plummet

BOSTON — President Joe Biden’s approval rating continues to sink — dropping to 39% — so he’s pivoting to the comedy circuit in a calculated attempt to woo dissatisfied young voters, a political wonk says.

Los Angeles Times

Voting underway in California’s primary election with low turnout: ‘It’s been slow’

LOS ANGELES — Voters took to the polls throughout California on Tuesday in a primary election that will help determine Los Angeles’ next mayor and prove a test for San Francisco’s progressive prosecutor.

Los Angeles Times

Desperate for change, voters cast ballots in California’s low-turnout primary election

LOS ANGELES — When it came time to cast her ballot in California’s primary election, Robin Tillman made sure not to vote for a single incumbent.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promises action to improve remote voting after Lingiari turnout hits all-time low

Anthony Albanese accuses the former government of deliberately making it more difficult for remote voters to cast a ballot, after turnout in an electorate covering some of the most disadvantaged parts of Australia drops to a new low.

The Guardian - US

High-stakes California races will decide LA mayor and San Francisco recall

Analysts watch to see if voters in America’s more liberal cities will address police reform, homelessness and mass incarceration

The Independent UK

South Dakota's Noem, Thune face challengers running to right

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is looking to show her strength with Republican voters in Tuesday’s primary

Los Angeles Times

Is it ‘election fatigue’? Early voter turnout in California’s primary is dismal so far

LOS ANGELES — Judy Nguyen is frustrated that anyone with enough money or the right connections can run as a candidate in an election. She’s disappointed she hasn’t seen immediate, tangible change under President Joe Biden. And she feels for Americans who are trying to survive in an era when…

The Independent UK

AOC criticises Democrats’ refusal to use ‘Latinx’ despite divide over the term

Many Democrats worry the term ‘Latinx’ alienates voters of Latin American descent

Tribune News Service

Democratic crossover voting brings call to close Georgia’s primaries

ATLANTA — Since tens of thousands of Democrats crossed party lines in Georgia’s primary, some Republicans are proposing a state law to restrict future primaries to voters who register as party members.

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One month to voter registration deadline for Missouri’s primary

The voter registration deadline for Missouri’s 2022 primary election is one month away. Those who wish to vote in-person must be registered by July 6. Registration is possible online, in-person, or by mail. If registration forms are mailed, they must be postmarked on or before July 6. The primary is…

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