local elections
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Administrative Failures Cast Shadow Over Green Party’s Electoral Breakthrough
Following historic local election gains, the UK Green Party faces scrutiny as six newly elected councillors resign, triggering costly by-elections.
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Starmer Enlists Gordon Brown as Labour Seeks to Stem Election Losses
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed former leader Gordon Brown as a special envoy on global finance following a disastrous performance in local elections.
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Reform Secures First Cheltenham Seat as Lib Dems Retain Control
Reform has claimed its first seat on Cheltenham Borough Council following the 2026 local elections, while the Liberal Democrats successfully maintained overall control of the authority.
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UK Local Elections: A Referendum on Starmer’s Leadership
Voters across the UK are heading to the polls in local elections that serve as a critical test for Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid record-low popularity.
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France’s Municipal Elections: A Midterm Political Barometer
France’s municipal elections are serving as a key indicator of party strength a year before the presidential race, with significant gains for the far-right and the far-left.
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Public Smoking Ban Influences New Brunswick Elections
The recent ban on smoking in public spaces has become a focal point in New Brunswick’s local elections, sparking debates among residents and candidates.
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Evelina Sarian Launches Competitive Run for Glendale City Council Ahead of June 2026 Election
Evelina Sarian officially launches her campaign for Glendale City Council ahead of the June 2026 election, emphasizing public safety, small business support, and inclusive leadership.
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Jamie Driscoll’s Leap to the Greens Signals Britain’s Political Realignment
Jamie Driscoll, former North of Tyne mayor and Labour figure, joins the Green Party after a turbulent year of political shifts, reflecting wider disillusionment and a rising demand for progressive alternatives in British politics.
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Adolf Hitler Uunona Wins Fifth Term: The Real Story Behind Namibia’s Most Talked-About Politician
Adolf Hitler Uunona, a local Namibian politician whose name has drawn global headlines, has won his fifth consecutive term as councillor in the Ompundja constituency. Despite international attention on his unusual name, Uunona remains focused on grassroots development, firmly rejecting…
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Georgia Police Use Water Cannons Amid Clashes After Disputed Election
Violent clashes erupted in Tbilisi after Georgia’s contested local elections, with police deploying water cannons and tear gas against protesters outside the presidential palace.
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Voter Lists Now Available on New MIA Platform: elections.mia.gov.am Launched
Armenia MIA launches elections.mia.gov.am for online voter lists access for local elections. No more paper notifications.