California Sheriff Ordered to Halt Election Ballot Seizure Investigation
California Supreme Court orders Sheriff Chad Bianco to halt investigation into seized election ballots, citing lack of authority.
Category : Voting
Fulton County Loses Bid to Regain Seized Election Documents
US judge rules federal government can keep 2020 FBI-seized Fulton County ballots; county's bid to return documents rejected.
California Teen Shrey Parikh Wins National Spelling Bee in Dramatic Tiebreaker
California teen Shrey Parikh wins National Spelling Bee in dramatic tiebreaker against Ishaan Gupta, earning $52,500 and trophy.
Bridget Phillipson Holds Houghton and Sunderland South with Increased Majority
Labour's Bridget Phillipson holds Houghton and Sunderland South with increased majority in 2024 General Election.
Judge blocks Trump administration's National Guard deployment in Los Angeles
Judge blocks Trump's federalisation of California National Guard in LA, orders troops returned to state control amid legal challenge.
Burnham Opens Number 10 North, Rules Out Snap Election
Prime Minister Andy Burnham inaugurated Number 10 North in Manchester city centre, ruling out a snap election and vowing substantial change to social care.
Maine Woman Finds 250 Election Ballots in Amazon Delivery
A Maine woman discovered 250 unused state election ballots in an Amazon package, prompting an investigation into election security.
High Nomination Fees Reshape African Democracy In Elections
High nomination fees in Djibouti, Benin, Zimbabwe, and Malawi are reshaping democracy by excluding many candidates and privileging the wealthy.
Virginia Joins US Popular Vote Compact, Edging Nation Closer to Abolishing Electoral College
Virginia joins National Popular Vote Compact, bringing total electoral votes to 222. The compact aims to decide presidential elections by popular vote.
Appeals Court Rejects Trump Bid to Curb Mail-In Voting in 23 States
US appeals court rejects Trump's executive order tightening mail-in voting rules in 23 states, upholding an injunction citing constitutional violations.
AppleCare One launches in UK covering up to three devices
Apple has launched AppleCare One in the UK, a subscription covering up to three Apple devices for £16.99 per month, with eligibility for devices up to four years old.
Register to vote in five minutes to boost credit score, says Martin Lewis's MSE
Martin Lewis's Money Saving Expert says registering to vote takes five minutes and can boost your credit score; non-eligible voters can add a note to their credit file.
Teachout Endorsement Shakes Up NYC Mayoral Race
Cuomo faces primary challenge from academics Teachout and Wu; allies stress experience over idealism in New York Democratic race.
USPS union launches ad campaign encouraging mail-in voting amid Trump feud
USPS union launches TV ad campaign promoting mail-in voting amid President Trump's executive order targeting absentee ballots.
House Republicans Pass Save America Act Tied to Spending Bill
House Republicans pass the Save America Act, which bans mail-in ballots and imposes voter ID requirements, by attaching it to a state department spending bill.
Washington Post Editor Admits ‘Genuine Trauma’ After Mass Layoffs
Washington Post editor Matt Murray acknowledges trauma after mass layoffs in tense town hall, defends strategy amid staff scepticism.
Appeals court rejects Trump mail-in voting curb in 23 states
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's request to lift an injunction blocking an executive order tightening mail-in voting rules in 23 states.
Democrats Debate Role of Non-Voters in 2028 Comeback
Democrats debate whether mobilising non-voters could help them win in 2028, drawing on post-election data and conflicting interpretations.
Senate panel advances Jay Clayton nomination for DNI
The Senate intelligence committee voted 9-8 to advance Jay Clayton's nomination as US intelligence director, despite Democratic opposition over his election fraud claims.
Barcelona Women Face Exodus After Champions League Win
Barcelona's women's team loses seven players including Alexia Putellas and Ona Batlle due to men's team's financial fair play issues, leaving squad threadbare.
Zelensky sacks Ukraine military chief after protests
Ukraine's commander-in-chief General Oleksandr Syrskyi has been sacked after days of protests over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Ronaldo Accuses FIFA of Helping Argentina at World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo liked an Instagram post alleging FIFA helped Argentina reach the World Cup final, fueling conspiracy theories after controversial VAR decisions in their knockout matches.
Burnham Shredded on TalkTV Over Devolution Focus
Andy Burnham faced fierce criticism on TalkTV just hours after becoming PM, with Kevin O'Sullivan and Harry Cole demanding a general election and questioning his devolution priorities.
FIFA Investigates Argentina After World Cup Final Chaos
FIFA has launched an investigation into Argentina's Falkland Islands banner after the World Cup final, where post-match chaos saw players clash and punches thrown.
US Homeland Security Chief Vows to Hunt Down Voter Fraud
US homeland security secretary Markwayne Mullin pledges to crack down on voter fraud, threatening fines, penalties, or prison for election officials who fail to secure elections, following Trump's claims.
Moira Deeming Disendorsed as Victorian Liberal Candidate
Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming has been disendorsed as a candidate for the upcoming state election after withdrawing a legal challenge against the party. The state executive voted to cancel her endorsement for the Western Metropolitan Region.
Trump speech sparks fears of midterm election tampering
Democrats and voting rights groups warn Trump's primetime speech rehashing false 2020 election claims signals intent to tamper with November midterm results.
March on Washington Planned for Voting Rights Protections
Civil rights leaders announce a March on Washington on August 28, 2026, to defend voting rights after Supreme Court rulings weakened protections against racial discrimination in US elections.
Why BBC and ITV Must Show Gianni Infantino at World Cup
BBC and ITV are contractually obligated to show FIFA President Gianni Infantino during World Cup broadcasts due to an agreement between Host Broadcast Services and FIFA requiring at least one dignitary shot per half.
Burnham Under Pressure Over Compulsory Voting £10 Fine
Andy Burnham faces mounting pressure over a 'bizarre plan' to introduce compulsory voting, with a £10 fine for non-voters, as IPPR think tank backs the proposal to boost turnout among younger and less educated voters.
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