Elections
Controversies emerge in Virginia's 2025 gubernatorial race
October 04, 2025 Àwòrán tí AI ṣe
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.
Missouri governor signs Trump-backed congressional map
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed a new congressional map into law, a move backed by President Donald Trump that could deliver Republicans an extra U.S. House seat in the 2026 midterms. The map, passed in a special legislative session, aims to represent Missourians fairly, according to Kehoe. Democrats plan legal challenges and a potential referendum to contest it.
Virginia Democratic AG candidate scrutinized over violent texts
October 07, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin
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 While Republicans demand he drop out, many Democratic endorsers have not withdrawn support.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.
Candidates for 2026 municipal elections must include women in villages
October 11, 2025Catherine Trautmann announces candidacy for Strasbourg municipal elections
October 04, 2025Constitutional council confirms ineligibility of New Caledonian elected official
October 11, 2025Right and center in Bordeaux seek alliance for 2026 elections
October 05, 2025Dave Brat critiques rage politics in Virginia gubernatorial race
October 09, 2025Over $100 million spent on ads for California's redistricting measure
October 05, 2025Syria holds first parliamentary elections since Assad's ouster
October 07, 2025Virginia Democratic AG candidate's texts fantasize violence against GOP leader
October 09, 2025Justin Pearson launches primary challenge against Steve Cohen in Tennessee
October 04, 2025Friedrich Merz announces tougher stance on AfD
Republicans call for Virginia AG candidate Jay Jones to withdraw over violent texts
October 05, 2025 Àwòrán tí AI ṣe
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.
Seehofer and Huber criticize Söder's green firewall
October 08, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin
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.
Federal Election Commission operates without quorum
The Federal Election Commission is unable to function fully due to a lack of quorum, stalling enforcement of campaign finance laws. This situation stems from expired terms of three commissioners and delays in appointments. The impasse affects investigations into the 2024 election cycle.
Poll places Rassemblement National ahead for 2027 presidential election
October 09, 2025 Àwòrán tí AI ṣe
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.
Democratic gubernatorial nominee distances from NYC's Mamdani
October 05, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin
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.
Brigitte Bérèges' proxy campaign energizes by-election in Tarn-et-Garonne
In Tarn-et-Garonne, Brigitte Bérèges' proxy campaign for her successor is energizing the October 5 by-election. Unable to campaign due to health issues, the former MP is rallying supporters to defend her seat. The vote holds symbolic importance for the local right-wing.
Oppositions remain inflexible after Lecornu's intervention
October 09, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe
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.