Elections
Controversies emerge in Virginia's 2025 gubernatorial race
October 04, 2025 Image generated by AI
Recent political ads and leaked texts have stirred controversy in Virginia's upcoming gubernatorial election. Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger defended an ad criticizing Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears on abortion rights, while a separate ad in the race drew comparisons to the infamous 1988 Willie Horton attack. Early voting has reached record levels amid heightened tensions.
Democratic gubernatorial nominee distances from NYC's Mamdani
October 05, 2025 Reported by AI
In a closely watched blue-state governor's race, the Democratic nominee is publicly distancing himself from New York City Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani amid tensions over progressive policies. The move comes as the nominees trade sharp criticisms on a key issue just weeks before Election Day. This reflects broader efforts by Democrats to appeal to moderate voters.
Over $100 million spent on ads for California's redistricting measure
More than $100 million has been poured into campaigns supporting and opposing California's Proposition 50, a November ballot measure aimed at redrawing congressional districts to benefit Democrats. The effort responds to Republican gerrymandering in other states amid national political tensions. Governor Gavin Newsom leads the pro-Proposition 50 push, while opponents defend the state's independent redistricting commission.
Brigitte Bérèges' proxy campaign energizes by-election in Tarn-et-Garonne
October 07, 2025Virginia Democratic AG candidate's texts fantasize violence against GOP leader
October 04, 2025Constitutional council confirms ineligibility of New Caledonian elected official
October 05, 2025Syria holds first parliamentary elections since Assad's ouster
October 05, 2025Federal Election Commission operates without quorum
October 03, 2025Candidates for 2026 municipal elections must include women in villages
October 06, 2025Missouri governor signs Trump-backed congressional map
October 09, 2025Justin Pearson launches primary challenge against Steve Cohen in Tennessee
October 11, 2025Right and center in Bordeaux seek alliance for 2026 elections
October 05, 2025Dave Brat critiques rage politics in Virginia gubernatorial race
Oppositions remain inflexible after Lecornu's intervention
October 09, 2025 Image generated by AI
Resigned Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu concluded his negotiations with political forces in an interview on France 2 on October 8, 2025, stating an absolute majority exists in the Assembly to avoid dissolution. Left-wing and far-right oppositions rejected his proposals, demanding an early presidential election or new dissolution. Republicans, internally divided, refuse to join a left or Macronist government.
Virginia Democratic AG candidate scrutinized over violent texts
October 07, 2025 Reported by AI
Democratic candidate for Virginia attorney general Jay Jones is under fire after 2022 text messages surfaced showing him fantasizing about shooting a Republican colleague and harming his children. While Republicans demand he drop out, many Democratic endorsers have not withdrawn support. Jones has apologized for the remarks.
Catherine Trautmann announces candidacy for Strasbourg municipal elections
Former Socialist mayor of Strasbourg, Catherine Trautmann, announced on Friday, October 10, her candidacy for the upcoming March municipal elections. At 74 years old, she aims to restore a city she sees as downgraded by the current term. She will face the outgoing Green mayor and other rivals.
Poll places Rassemblement National ahead for 2027 presidential election
October 09, 2025 Image generated by AI
A Toluna Harris Interactive poll for RTL, published on October 8, 2025, shows the Rassemblement National (RN) as the clear favorite for the 2027 presidential election with 34 to 35 percent of voting intentions. The central bloc is collapsing and is neck-and-neck with the left for a second-round spot. The RN leads potential candidates like Gabriel Attal or Édouard Philippe.
Seehofer and Huber criticize Söder's green firewall
October 08, 2025 Reported by AI
Former CSU chairmen Horst Seehofer and Erwin Huber accuse Markus Söder of strategic misdecisions. They criticize the CSU's hard stance against the Greens as politically shortsighted. This comes five months before Bavaria's municipal elections.
Republicans call for Virginia AG candidate Jay Jones to withdraw over violent texts
October 05, 2025 Reported by AI Image generated by AI
Virginia Republicans have demanded that Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones drop out of the race following the surfacing of 2022 text messages in which he wished death on a GOP rival's children and referenced shooting him. Jones has apologized and taken responsibility, but critics including Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares deem the remarks disqualifying. Democrats, including gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger, have condemned the language while continuing to support him.
Friedrich Merz announces tougher stance on AfD
CDU/CSU parliamentary leader Friedrich Merz has announced a tougher approach toward the AfD. This comes amid the far-right party's growing successes in state elections. Merz stressed that cooperation with the AfD is off the table.