Elections
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.
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.
Kaiser promises to close border with Bolivia and warns La Paz
2025년 10월 29일 21시 37분Comelec: 27 contractors must explain campaign donations
2025년 10월 29일 20시 56분Paris 2026 municipal elections show scattered start and possible rightward shift
2025년 10월 29일 09시 22분La libertad avanza confirms victory in chaco by slim margin
2025년 10월 29일 05시 08분Francisco Orrego seeks deputy seat with focus on security
2025년 10월 28일 08시 33분Babu Owino and LSK deputy seek to bar ministers from politics
2025년 10월 28일 06시 11분Renaissance backs Pierre-Yves Bournazel for 2026 Paris municipal elections
2025년 10월 28일 00시 33분Postponement of New Caledonia elections worries dialogue figures
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.
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.
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.
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.
Candidates avoid risks in presidential debate on canal 13
In the presidential debate broadcast on Canal 13, right-wing candidates like Evelyn Matthei, José Antonio Kast, and Johannes Kaiser adopted a cautious tone, avoiding confrontations to safeguard their poll positions. Jeannette Jara, leading in surveys, focused on her proposals without deviating from her usual strategy. The event, three weeks before the first round, was marked by the absence of major controversies.
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.
Babu Owino petitions court to stop state officials from politics
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has filed a petition at the Milimani Law Courts to prevent Cabinet Secretaries and state officials from engaging in political activities. The move targets Section 25 of the Conflict of Interest Act, 2025, which he argues is unconstitutional. The filing comes four weeks before the November 27 by-elections.
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.