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Mexico Appears Poised to Elect Its First Woman President
The campaign cycle has been deadly, with at least 34 candidates or aspiring candidates assassinated since September.
Republicans Target College Campuses for Gerrymandering, New Voting Restrictions
Despite barriers, young people voted in record numbers in recent elections and continue to exert their political power.
Trump Campaign Launched Relentless Attacks Against Some of Its Own Workers
The private fights have been waged from a seemingly bottomless trove of campaign money against women with few resources.
States Target Voter Registration Drives With “Unbelievable” Restrictions
New GOP-backed laws in several states add fines or criminal penalties for minor mistakes in voter registration work.
Rule Change to Obscure Political Campaign Contributions Narrowly Avoided at FEC
Proposed by a Trump-nominated FEC member, the rule would’ve supercharged the flow of dark money in political campaigns.
Once “Never Trumpers,” These GOP Stars Are Clamoring to Be Trump’s VP
The jockeying for Trump’s vice presidential pick reveals the unvarnished opportunism of the GOP’s biggest stars.
A New Georgia Law Makes It Easier to Challenge Voter Registration
Conservative organizations have been vocal about their plans to file many challenges to voter registrations this year.
Modi Runs on “Hatred and Demonization” of Muslims in World’s Largest Election
India's prime minister has recently come under fire from opponents for referring to Muslims as “infiltrators.”
Poll Finds Election Officials Fear for Their Safety, Political Interference
The vast majority of local election officials have taken new precautions to secure the 2024 election.
Labour Wins Landslide in Local UK Elections Amid Tory Crackdown on Migrants
Labour also lost some seats to independents, likely over the party's support for Israel's genocide in Gaza.