South Korea's ruling Democratic Party and main opposition People Power Party are clashing over the timing of a public ballot recount for the June 3 local elections. The DP seeks an immediate recount to verify ballot handling, while the PPP insists a special counsel investigation should precede it due to fraud allegations.
Donald Trump's recent speech, alleging widespread election fraud, has been debunked by factcheckers but serves as permission for federal intervention. The FBI is investigating Fulton County, Georgia, and the DHS is directing states to remove alleged noncitizens from voter rolls, raising concerns about voting rights and election legitimacy.
A recent poll shows 58% approval for President Lee's performance, up 1%p from the previous week. However, 42% believe election fraud occurred, with over half of those under 20 agreeing. Support for the Democratic Party stands at 42%, while the People Power Party is at 20%.
A US intelligence report detailing vulnerabilities in voting machines ahead of the November midterm elections has been delayed by White House officials. The report, from the ODNI, identifies security weaknesses but does not claim votes were altered or outcomes affected.
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi, former de facto leader, had her 33-year sentence reduced to 18 years and moved to house arrest. Supporters claim charges were fabricated by the junta.
President Lee Jae Myung acknowledged complaints about voting rights infringement due to ballot shortages in recent local elections but rejected claims of election fraud, calling them a distortion of the issue.
A trial for the former mayor of Wülfershausen, accused of election fraud, is scheduled for November 3rd. He admitted to manipulating ballots, potentially facing up to five years in prison or a fine.
US President Donald Trump abruptly ended a 'Meet the Press' interview with Kristen Welker after clashing over his claims of election fraud in California's primary, also lambasting several media outlets as 'crooked'.
Donald Trump walked out of an NBC Meet the Press interview after making false claims about the 2020 US presidential election being rigged, falsely accusing the California gubernatorial race of being rigged, and facing questions about funding for January 6 insurrectionists.
US President Donald Trump ended an interview with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker after she pressed him for evidence of election fraud claims, accusing her and major US news networks of being 'crooked'.
Arizona Supreme Court rules that a case against 18 Republicans, accused of attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results through forgery and conspiracy, must return to a grand jury, dealing a setback to Attorney General Kris Mayes' prosecution.
Hundreds of protesters demanding an end to 'election fraud' have blocked the removal of ballot boxes from a polling station in Songpa-gu, Seoul, for over four hours. Lawmakers are attempting to mediate the standoff, which began after the polling station extended its hours due to a shortage of ballot papers.
EU election observers have denied reports of malfeasance in Colombia's presidential race, stating the election was "transparent, orderly, and smooth." Despite outgoing President Gustavo Petro's claims of fraud, the mission found no evidence of irregularities.
Independent candidate Han Dong-hoon dismissed allegations of fraudulent voter registration and distorted polls in the Busan Buk-gap by-election, stating that such claims are similar to 'election fraud conspiracy theories'. He argued that population data contradicts the allegations and criticized the opposing parties for resorting to 'low-quality smear campaigns'.
A professor at Liberty University, known for spreading conspiracy theories about South Korean elections and President Lee Jae-myung, has filed a lawsuit to lift a travel ban imposed by the Ministry of Justice. The professor, who entered South Korea to monitor the upcoming local elections, is accused of election interference and political activity by progressive civic groups.
A Colorado official convicted of election fraud conspiracy, Tina Peters, has been released early from her 9-year sentence. Her sentence was commuted by Governor Jared Polis following pressure from former President Donald Trump, who had previously pardoned her. State Treasurer Jenna Griswold criticized the release, warning it would embolden election conspiracy theories.
The Reform Party accused Yang Hyang-ja, a candidate for Gyeonggi Province Governor from the People Power Party, of misrepresenting her academic background and legislative achievements in her election campaign materials, calling it a violation of election law.
Frankfurt prosecutors are investigating alleged election fraud and document forgery related to the Hessian local elections. The probe focuses on the "Frankfurt-Sozial!" alliance, with suspicions of manipulated signatures, including those of deceased individuals and those unable to consent.
Five people have been arrested in Tameside, Greater Manchester, on suspicion of fraud offences as part of an investigation into how candidates were put forward for a local election in the St Peter's ward. Police are working with the Electoral Commission.
Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh has demanded the suspension of IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, nicknamed 'Singham', over alleged massive rigging in West Bengal's Falta Assembly constituency. The Election Commission has ordered a complete repoll in all 285 polling stations on May 21, citing severe electoral offences and subversion of democratic process during the April 29 polling. The EC's detailed order revealed that initial scrutiny was deeply flawed, relying primarily on paperwork while failing to thoroughly examine complaints and review video footage. The BJP had alleged that party symbols on EVMs were taped over at several booths.
