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Ecuador’s President Emulates El Salvador’s Bukele as He Builds Ties With Trump
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa is persecuting opposition politicians in the wake of his questionable victory.
Canada’s Liberal Party Will Face Down Trump. But Will It Address Inequality?
Trump, inequality and corporate concentration loomed over Canada's elections. Only one got the attention it deserved.
Advocates Put Palestinian Rights on the Ballot as Canada’s Election Nears
Over 300 Canadian electoral candidates have endorsed a 5-point “Vote Palestine” platform thanks to activist pressure.
Ecuador’s Contested Presidential Election Rocked by New Cover-Up Allegations
President Noboa’s leftist rival is challenging the results, calling Noboa a “dictator” who committed election fraud.
North Carolina Supreme Court Partially Upholds GOP “Bloodless Coup” Ballot Purge
Republican Judge Jefferson Griffin is challenging some 65,000 votes in his bid to overturn his opponent's narrow win.
Trump Assumes Unheard-of Powers in Ordering Federal Overhaul of Elections
His order on voter policy could disenfranchise millions, but multiple lawsuits have already sprung up to challenge it.
Musk’s Money Didn’t Win Wisconsin Supreme Court Election, Says John Nichols
Nichols also discusses special election results in Florida and Abbott’s delay in calling a special election in Texas.
Wisconsin Court Race Is Most Expensive Ever. Where Is the Money Coming From?
We follow the money to reveal the out-of-state billionaires who have spent big to try to influence state supreme courts.
Wisconsin Election for Judge Breaks National Record for Spending on a Court Race
More than $80 million has been spent, outpacing the previous high of $56 million. It's expected to reach $100 million.
Musk Offers Voters $100 Each to Support Republican in Wisconsin Judicial Race
As Trump attacks voting rights with an executive order, Musk is virtually bribing voters in a key state election.