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Election reform was on the ballot – voters largely said ‘no’

With increased political polarization, rules governing who can participate in primary elections have received more attention from advocates looking to reduce that polarization. That has led to an election reform movement across the country that during this past election put nine ballot measures before voters across seven states and Washington,…

The Conversation

The Democrats’ next campaign should appeal to their base, not swing voters

Democratic strategists want to ‘persuade’ over voters. But the real problem is Democratic voters not showing up to polls

The Guardian - US

Odd dip in turnout puts spotlight on UP’s Kundarki bypoll

The BJP’s victory in the assembly bypoll in Moradabad’s Muslim-majority Kundarki segment has emerged as a curious case, with its candidate Ramveer Thakur defeating 11 Muslim candidates with a margin of over 1.2 lakh votes.

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Namibia's Vice President Nandi-Ndaitwah Poised For Historic Presidency

Namibia's pivotal election features Vice President Nandi-Ndaitwah's bid for presidency amid SWAPO's challenges and voter demands for governance focus and g...

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Voters must learn to accept that Britain’s challenges are too big to solve straight away

Labour has got off to a shaky start in government. It’s time it told the truth about the state we’re in

The Guardian - UK

Modi's BJP Wins Maharashtra, Opposition Takes Jharkhand

BJP wins Maharashtra, opposition wins Jharkhand in state elections. Priyanka Gandhi secures victory in Kerala. BJP and Congress target women voters with di...

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BJP faces defeat in Jharkhand: Five key factors behind their setback

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) led Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) secured a decisive and historic victory against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state Assembly elections. The alliance, which includes JMM, Congress, and other parties, won 55 out of the 81 seats. However, despite an intensive campaign by top BJP…

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Voters rejected historic election reforms across the US, despite more than $100M push

Election reform advocates had hoped for a big year at the ballot box

The Independent UK

Americans view Trump more ‘warmly’ now than after previous elections, poll says

Trump increased his image among voters by nine percentage points between the 2020 election and now

The Independent UK

Challenging the Myth of a Trump Takeover of the Union Vote

Labor strategist Steve Rosenthal says Kamala Harris fared better with union voters than headlines suggest — and outlines the labor movement’s path forward.

Capital & Main

Beyond evangelicals, Trump and his allies courted smaller faith groups, from the Amish to Chabad

Donald Trump’s lock on the white evangelical vote is legendary, but he didn't focus exclusively on large religious voter blocs

The Independent UK

The Prescott punch: what a 2001 brawl between a deputy prime minister and a voter tells us about the changing nature of British politics

The warm tributes paid to John Prescott, the former deputy prime minister who has died aged 86, reflect a memorable politician of a seemingly bygone era. While his achievements over a long career were vast, the enduring image for most people is of Prescott punching a voter during the 2001…

The Conversation

Low turnout in the 2024 election may have been due to undecided voters being overwhelmed by choice

Turnout at the 2024 general election was just 60% – one of the lowest in modern history. This is not an isolated phenomenon: there was a decline in turnout for the 2024 local elections, and the byelections held during the 2019-2024 parliament had the lowest recorded average turnout since 1945.

The Conversation

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Aims To Lead DSCC For 2026 Cycle

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand considers leading the DSCC for 2026, focusing on key voter concerns like immigration and child safety.

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Capital & Main

‘It Felt Like an Uphill Battle All Year,’ Says Arizona Grassroots Leader

Despite wins on abortion and Senate race, a progressive group backing Harris faced voter apathy and backlash over immigration.

Reason

Alaska Keeps Ranked Choice Voting by Razor-Thin Margin

With 50.1 percent of the final tally, Alaskans voted to preserve a system that allows voters more choice in how they vote, and who they vote for.

The Texas Tribune

Why a West Texas county is building a new courthouse even after voters rejected the proposal

Officials took the extraordinary step of taking on new debt to replace the old courthouse, which has been plagued by rats and other pests, elevator breakdowns and flooding.

Newslaundry

Voter suppression in UP? Police flash pistol, locals allege Muslims barred from voting

“You cannot vote. Muslims will not vote.”

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Why Trump’s racism isn’t an issue – or enough of one – for some voters of color

Experts warn assuming minority groups will reject a racist candidate ignores nuance, particularly on the economy

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Sen. Tammy Baldwin's Winning Strategy In Wisconsin

Sen. Tammy Baldwin's successful re-election in Wisconsin showcased the effectiveness of grassroots campaigning and genuine voter connection.

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Study Reveals Voting Disparities On Tribal Lands

Learn about the challenges faced by Native American voters on tribal lands and the need for tailored solutions to ensure fair and inclusive electoral proce...

Dynamite News

Maharashtra registers 58.22% voter turnout till 5 pm

According to the Election Commission of India data, the highest voter turnout was registered in Gadchiroli district with 69.63%, while Mumbai city saw the lowest with 49.07% turnout. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jharkhand registers 67.59% voter turnout in 2nd phase till 5 pm

According to the ECI, Jamtara saw the highest voter turnout with 76.16%, followed by Pakur (75.88%) and Deoghar (72.46 %).

The Guardian - US

Harris ran from the Biden policies that were actually popular with voters

The Harris campaign dumped Biden’s FDR-style ambitions for boring neoliberal policy planks that were an electoral dead-end

Dynamite News

UP Bypoll: SP accuses cops of deterring voters from casting votes

The BJP, on the other hand, alleged that the faces of some burqa-clad women voters are not matching with their IDs. Read further on Dynamite News:

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