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Jon Tester loses Montana Senate race after centrist-populist appeal falls short
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Democratic Sen. Jon Tester lost his 2024 reelection bid in Montana by roughly seven points to Republican Tim Sheehy. A former campaign intern says the effort leaned too heavily on out-of-state staff and stale playbooks, underscoring Democrats’ broader challenges in red-leaning rural states.
New Caledonia: parliament approves postponement of provincial elections
The French Parliament has approved the postponement of provincial elections in New Caledonia, originally set for November, to June 28, 2026 at the latest. This decision, passed by the National Assembly on October 28 and the Senate on October 29, represents a first step toward resuming debates on a sensitive institutional reform. It comes amid the May 2024 violence and the fragile Bougival agreement, rejected by independentists.
Comelec: 27 kontratista ng gobyerno dapat magpaliwanag sa donasyon sa kampanya
October 29, 2025 20:56Paris 2026 municipal elections show scattered start and possible rightward shift
October 29, 2025 09:22La libertad avanza confirms victory in chaco by slim margin
October 29, 2025 05:08Francisco Orrego seeks deputy seat with focus on security
October 28, 2025 08:33Babu Owino and LSK deputy seek to bar ministers from politics
October 28, 2025 01:51Candidates avoid risks in presidential debate on canal 13
October 28, 2025 00:53Babu Owino petitions court to stop state officials from politics
October 28, 2025 00:33Postponement of New Caledonia elections worries dialogue figures
Blue Shield donation to Newsom committee draws scrutiny as California’s Prop 50 advances
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Blue Shield of California donated $500,000 this year to Governor Gavin Newsom’s ballot-measure committee backing Proposition 50, a November 4 special-election measure to temporarily redraw the state’s congressional map. The insurer says it has not taken a position on Prop 50, while polls show the proposal leading.
Chamber president does not rule out voting accusation against pardow before elections
Former Energy Minister Diego Pardow was notified of a constitutional accusation over an electricity billing error, with opposition pressure to vote on it before the November 16 elections. Chamber President José Miguel Castro expressed openness to a session on November 15, though Deputy Jaime Mulet stressed respecting deadlines to ensure due process. The government will handle Pardow's legal defense, citing an institutional principle.
Democratic local officials cross party lines to back Ciattarelli in New Jersey governor’s race
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As New Jersey’s 2025 gubernatorial contest tightens, Republican Jack Ciattarelli has notched endorsements from several Democratic mayors and local officials, even as most recent independent polls still show Democrat Rep. Mikie Sherrill with a mid–single-digit lead. One Emerson survey finds the race statistically tied. Conservative activist Scott Presler says affordability concerns are energizing GOP turnout.
Matthei intensifies attacks on Boric government as Kast backs substance
Presidential candidate Evelyn Matthei backed her campaign chief's harsh words against Gabriel Boric's government, labeling it 'incapable and indolent' during a visit to Arica. José Antonio Kast agreed on the substance of the criticisms, calling the administration 'failed'. These statements come amid polls showing Johannes Kaiser gaining ground.
Officialism warns of budget veto without fiscal balance
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Following legislative elections, Argentina's officialism warned the opposition it will veto the 2026 Budget if it fails to ensure fiscal balance. Chamber of Deputies President Martín Menem stressed the need for rationality to avoid political chaos. The government aims to delay the debate until new legislators take office on December 10.
Renaissance backs Pierre-Yves Bournazel for 2026 Paris municipal elections
The Renaissance party officially endorsed Pierre-Yves Bournazel, the Horizons candidate, for the March 2026 Paris municipal elections on Tuesday, October 28, sidelining Rachida Dati. The decision, approved by 14 out of 16 members of the national investiture commission, represents a reversal after months of hesitation. It has elicited mixed reactions within the party.
Peronism faces electoral defeat due to disconnect from people
Argentine Peronism has lost six of the last seven national elections, ending in a recent electoral blunder blamed on its growing distance from the people and roots in the past. In the recent legislative elections, La Libertad Avanza (LLA) secured a victory by channeling collective suffering into a narrative of redemption through sacrifice. The 34% voter abstention highlights emotional exhaustion in democracy.
LDP and JIP bill to cut Lower House seats by 10% hits smaller parties
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its new coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party (JIP), aim to pass legislation in the current parliamentary session to reduce Lower House seats by 10%. Smaller parties, especially Komeito, stand to lose the most from this proposal. LDP leader Sanae Takaichi struck the deal with JIP to become prime minister.
Guardiola advances Extremadura elections to December 21
Extremadura's president, María Guardiola, has announced early regional elections for December 21 due to opposition rejection of the regional budgets. This decision kicks off an electoral cycle in PP-governed regions. The campaign will start on December 5.
Kaiser promises to close border with Bolivia and warns La Paz
Johannes Kaiser, the presidential candidate of the Partido Nacional Libertario, promised to close the border with Bolivia at a campaign event in Osorno. He stressed drastic measures against what he called humiliations by the neighboring country, including a warning about renaming its capital. The statements are part of his security plan for the 2025 elections.