Tag: voting
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Four Key Congressional Races Set to Shape Presidential Power, Says WSJ
The Wall Street Journal has highlighted four congressional races that are pivotal in determining the extent of the President’s power in the upcoming term. These races are crucial as they could shift the balance of power in Congress, thereby influencing the administration’s ability to implement its policies. The video analyzes the political dynamics, candidate profiles,…
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Sri Lankans Participate in Critical Presidential Election
Sri Lanka held a pivotal presidential election, as reported by FRANCE 24 English. The election comes at a critical time for the island nation, grappling with severe economic challenges and political unrest. Citizens across the country cast their votes with the hope of ushering in a new era of leadership capable of addressing the pressing…
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Leftwing Coalition Surpasses Far Right in French Parliamentary Elections, No Party Secures Majority
In a surprising turn of events, the second round of France’s parliamentary elections saw the left-wing New Popular Front taking the lead, with President Macron’s Ensemble in second place, and Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally being pushed to third. This outcome defied the pre-election forecasts which had anticipated a strong performance from Le Pen’s…
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Far-Right National Party Leads First Round of French Parliamentary Elections with Historic Gains
Exit polls from the first round of France’s parliamentary election indicate that the far-right has achieved historic gains, marking a significant shift in the nation’s political landscape. Marine Le Pen’s National Rally topped the polls with over a third of the votes, outpacing the left-wing coalition and relegating President Macron’s centrist alliance to third place.…
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Modi Wins Third Term as India’s Prime Minister, BJP Fails to Secure Outright Majority
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has claimed victory in the recent elections, yet his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), may not achieve an outright majority as previously expected. Despite winning the most seats, the BJP’s performance has fallen short of the ambitious over 400 seats target set by Modi, marking a rare moment of…
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Mexican Elections Marked by Historic Female Leadership Bid Amid Unprecedented Violence
Voting has commenced in Mexico in what is being described as the country’s bloodiest election, with the nation on the brink of electing its first female president. The lead-up to the election has seen unprecedented violence, including the murder of at least 37 political candidates, attributed to drug cartel activities. As voters turned out in…
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South African Election Results Indicate ANC May Lose Majority for First Time Since Apartheid
In the latest South African elections, early results suggest a significant political shift, with the African National Congress (ANC) potentially losing its majority for the first time since the end of Apartheid in 1994. The ANC, currently led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, has garnered about 43% of the votes, followed by the Democratic Alliance with…
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Putin Secures Fifth Term Amid Protests and Arrests Over Election Legitimacy
President Vladimir Putin has secured a fifth term in office after winning Russia’s presidential election with 87% of the vote. The election, which saw Putin as the only serious candidate, was met with protests and allegations of a lack of genuine competition. Supporters of the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in a penal…
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Opponents of Putin Participate in Silent Protest at Polling Stations During Russia’s Presidential Election
In the final day of Russia’s presidential election, a significant number of Vladimir Putin’s critics, including young voters, showcased their opposition through a form of silent protest by queuing at polling stations. Despite minor disruptions in the voting process, such as fire attacks and tampering with ballot boxes, the outcome is anticipated to reaffirm Putin’s…
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Russia’s Presidential Election Proceeds Amid Crackdown on Opposition and Calls for Protest
In the ongoing presidential elections in Russia, President Vladimir Putin is anticipated to secure another six-year term, facing no significant opposition. The election process, marked by a notable crackdown on political opposition, has left voters with no meaningful alternatives, leading to concerns over the fairness and transparency of the electoral process. Despite this, Putin’s popularity…
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Protesters Disrupt Russian Polling Stations as Putin Poised for Election Victory
In a recent Russian presidential election, President Vladimir Putin is expected to secure a victory amidst a series of unusual protests, including an incident where dye was poured into a ballot box. With Putin’s main rivals either in prison or in exile, the election is seen as highly controlled, with a predictable outcome in favor…