Calmes: The GOP assault on election integrity has already begun
If you needed just one fact to show that in the world’s greatest democracy one of the two major parties is perversely devoted to suppressing…
Are men reluctant to vote for a woman? Harris backers confront question
WASHINGTON — The concern has been there all along, but now it’s being talked about openly: Are some men reluctant to vote for Democrat Kamala Harris…
Kenya lawmakers vote to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua | Politics News
Gachagua has been accused of corruption, insubordination, undermining the government and divisive politics.Lawmakers in Kenya have voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for abuse…
Kenya’s Parliament to vote on impeaching Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua | Courts News
Gachagua says he will fight allegations of corruption, undermining the government and stirring ethnic hatred ‘to the end’.Kenyan members of parliament are due to vote…
How Native Americans in Arizona could swing the election
PHOENIX — On a recent sweltering Saturday in Phoenix, about 40 Native American leaders and community organizers gathered in an art gallery, where a backdrop had…
Little-Contest Tunisia Vote Dashes Hope in Cradle of Arab Spring
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessTunisians vote Sunday in an election that will likely be the death knell of the Arab Spring born in the North African…
How to vote in California’s November general election
Voting in California has never been easier. But it’s important to know about key deadlines for registration, early voting, casting your ballot and certifying election…
Federal case against Trump: Key passages in election meddling case
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump “laid the groundwork for his crimes” well before election day in 2020. He said “the details don’t matter” when told his election…
Cybersecurity head: Foreign enemy couldn’t change U.S. vote results
WASHINGTON — Security for America’s election systems has become so robust that Russia, Iran or any other foreign adversary will not be able to alter the…
Opinion: Why ‘Never Trump’ conservatives shouldn’t vote third party
Some right-leaning voters who oppose Donald Trump are thinking of voting neither for him nor Kamala Harris.I understand how they feel. In 2016, I published…
Japan’s incoming PM Ishiba calls snap vote | Elections News
Newly-elected Shigeru Ishiba emphasises need for immediate public approval of new administration.Japan’s incoming prime minister has said he will call snap elections for October 27…
Far-Right Freedom Party Set to Win Austria Vote: What to Watch
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAustria’s far-right Freedom Party is forecast to win the most votes at a federal election for the first time, in what would…
Central Valley GOP congressman fights to keep seat he won by 564 votes
COALINGA — On a scorching summer day in Fresno County, Rep. John Duarte (R-Modesto) stood in the shade of Axel Gomez’s yard, making his pitch for…
Why can the US election vote count take so long? What to know in 500 words | US Election 2024 News
EXPLAINERUS states determine ballot counting procedures in federal elections, with varying count times fuelling misinformation.When will we know how many votes were cast for Republican…
Shigeru Ishiba to become Japan’s next PM after winning ruling party vote | Elections News
The ex-defence minister has won the leadership election of Liberal Democratic Party which holds a majority in parliament.Shigeru Ishiba has won the leadership election of…
Zelenskyy visits White House as partisan divide grows ahead of US vote | Russia-Ukraine war News
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was meeting with US President Joe Biden at the White House, and was later set to meet with Democratic presidential candidate…
Several states making late changes to election rules, as voting begins
In Georgia, election workers will have to hand count the number of ballots cast after voting is completed. In North Carolina, some students and university…
Kamala Harris won’t say how she’ll vote on California’s Prop. 36
Vice President Kamala Harris, a California voter and former attorney general, is declining to say how she will vote on one of the most consequential…
California lawmakers vote to restrict use of plastic straws, keeping state in national spotlight on environment
Reporting from Sacramento — California is poised to become the first state to restrict the distribution of plastic straws at restaurants under a bill approved Thursday…
This swing Central Valley congressional district will cross party lines for ‘best’ candidate
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The sky was graciously cloudy on a recent Saturday morning as a group of people from all corners of Kern County gathered in…