Arizona primary voters selected Trump-backed Republicans for governor and a U.S. House seat, with nominees for governor and secretary of state having questioned the 2020 election. The results offer insight into voter sentiment in the swing state, setting up competitive general election contests.
This article reviews the policy successes and failures of Keir Starmer's two-year premiership in the UK. Successes include boosts for workers' rights, international statesmanship, child poverty reduction, immigration control, and economic measures. Failures highlight controversial decisions on winter fuel allowance, welfare policy, economic forecasts, and a series of U-turns, culminating in the "Mandelson affair".
Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella narrowly won Colombia's presidential election with 49.66% of the vote, defeating left-wing lawmaker Iván Cepeda. The result, endorsed by Donald Trump, has triggered celebrations and protests, with de la Espriella vowing a tougher stance on security and closer ties with the US.
An analysis of Keir Starmer's two years as UK Prime Minister, detailing policy successes in employment rights, international relations, childcare, and immigration, alongside significant failures in welfare, economic policy, and a series of damaging U-turns, culminating in the "Mandelson affair".
Reform UK's mixed byelection results, including a disappointing second place in Makerfield and distant seconds in Gorton and Denton, raise concerns for Nigel Farage. Issues include candidate selection, vulnerability to tactical voting, and competition from the right.
Reform UK's mixed byelection results, including a disappointing second place in Makerfield, raise concerns for Nigel Farage. Issues with candidate selection, tactical voting, and a new right-wing competitor, Restore Britain, highlight challenges for the party.
Five political parties in Armenia have filed petitions with the Constitutional Court to annul the results of the recent parliamentary elections. Citing concerns over administrative resource abuse and legitimacy, the parties, including those led by former President Robert Kocharyan and ex-Mayor Hayk Marutyan, seek to invalidate the outcome.
Andy Burnham secured a striking 54.82% of the vote in Makerfield, surpassing Labour's 2024 and 2019 general election results. Reform UK's candidate saw a slight increase but fell short of expectations, while Liberal Democrats and Greens received minimal votes, highlighting tactical voting trends.
Rahul Gandhi thanked MK Stalin and Kanimozhi for birthday wishes amid an acrimonious split between Congress and DMK after Tamil Nadu election results, where Congress backed Vijay's TVK, leading to DMK's exit from the INDIA bloc.
VP JD Vance travels to Switzerland to sign a tentative deal ending the war with Iran. New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh holds his first news conference amid rising inflation. Georgia Republicans nominate Rick Jackson for governor, and other primaries were held nationwide.
Six Armenian opposition groups, including the Armenia and Strong Armenia blocs and four parties, have declared the June 7 parliamentary elections illegitimate. They stated the results cannot form a basis for legitimate authorities and placed full responsibility for further escalation on Nikol Pashinyan's administration.
National Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk is resisting calls for his resignation, citing a rebound in party support and public opinion favoring a by-election due to ballot shortages. Opposing factions, including the 'pro-Han Dong-hoon' group and progressive lawmakers, are increasing pressure, with an upcoming lawmakers' meeting expected to be pivotal.
The Supreme Court refused to stay the declaration of Rajya Sabha election results in Madhya Pradesh but agreed to hear Meenakshi Natarajan's plea challenging her candidature rejection on Friday.
Armenia's Central Election Commission annulled election results at polling station 35/65 due to military personnel voting past the closing time. Challenges to election results can be filed until June 19.
Ethiopia awaits the full results of its general elections amidst sharp disagreements with opponents of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Experts are divided on the country's future, with some anticipating a focus on national dialogue and others predicting the ruling Prosperity Party will maintain an absolute majority.
California's election results, including Los Angeles' mayoral race, are delayed due to a meticulous vote-counting process and widespread use of mail-in ballots, with final results expected by July 10, 2026.
South Korea's progressive ruling party, the Democratic Party, is set for a leadership election in August. The recent local election results, while a victory nationwide, saw a setback in Seoul, impacting the internal power struggle for party leadership and the crucial nomination rights for the 2028 general election.
Election results from South Korea show regional winners with vote counts and percentages. Key figures like Jung Geun-sik in Seoul and Kang Mi-ae in Sejong are listed with their respective vote shares and terms served.
Election results from various constituencies in South Korea, detailing candidate names, ages, party affiliations, vote counts, vote percentages, and number of terms won.
Ulsan's major political parties, the Democratic Party and the People Power Party, have accepted the results of the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections, vowing to reflect on their shortcomings and serve citizens with humility.
President Lee Jae Myung pledged to "humbly" accept election results and cooperate with new local governments. He also expressed regret over a ballot paper shortage in Seoul, criticizing the National Election Commission's administration.
Ulsan's recent local election results present a complex scenario, making it difficult to declare a clear winner between the two major parties, the Democratic Party and the People Power Party. Cross-voting by citizens, who chose different parties for different offices, significantly influenced the outcome.
In Gimhae mayoral elections, a pattern has emerged: if the local voter turnout exceeds 54%, a Democratic candidate wins. This trend was reaffirmed in the latest election with a 60.4% turnout, leading to the victory of the Democratic Party's candidate.
President Lee Jae Myung pledged to "humbly" accept the public sentiment from recent local elections, vowing cooperation with newly elected officials regardless of party. His Democratic Party secured a majority but lost the Seoul mayoralty.
