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Two Republicans top a recent survey of likely voters in California's race to succeed term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom, prompting Democratic leaders to warn of a potential lockout from the general election. The EVITARUS Research poll, conducted March 12-17 among 2,000 voters, shows Steve Hilton at 16% and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco at 14%. Democrats Eric Swalwell, Katie Porter and Tom Steyer trail tied at 10%.

March 25, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Tatiana Clouthier, former Economy Secretary and current head of the Institute for Mexicans Abroad, claimed the best chances to win Nuevo León's governorship for Morena. In an interview, she voiced interest in entering the party's June survey and critiqued potential rivals.

Mexico's National Action Party (PAN) has opened candidacy registrations to any citizen for the 2027 elections, with over five thousand people interested so far. Party spokesperson Jorge Triana said they will vet the list and use surveys to select candidates starting in September.

March 23, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

In the resolution of its probe into Sen. Rodante Marcoleta's undisclosed P75 million Senate campaign donations—previously complicated by a SALN complaint—election lawyer Romulo Macalintal criticized the Commission on Elections' decision to clear the senator. The poll body found no evidence to charge him due to repealed disclosure rules and recommended complaints against his donors instead.

Governor Cláudio Castro (PL) resigned from Rio de Janeiro's government on March 23, one day before the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) resumes a trial that could deem him ineligible for abuse of power. He said he leaves 'with his head held high' to run for Senate and highlighted his administration's achievements. Tribunal de Justiça president Ricardo Couto takes over interim, paving way for indirect election by Alerj.

March 23, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

India's Election Commission released West Bengal's first supplementary voters list around 11:55 PM on March 23. The list covers decisions on about 29 lakh names under adjudication. Technical glitches prevented many voters from downloading it.