Judge quashes $421K invoice that blocked First Nation councillor from re-election
Coun. Samantha Whalen says she was given a $421,000 invoice from the rest of the First Nation’s leadership in January to stop her from running for a third council term. The First Nation’s election regulations prevent candidates from owing money to the First Nation or any band-owned entities.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/northern-alberta-first-nation-legal-challenge-9.7220496?cmp=rss

Nigeria's President Tinubu to run for re-election after clinching party nomination http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TShmK0 #Nigeria #BolaTinubu #Elections2023 #ReElection #APC

2 Alberta cabinet ministers stepping down
Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner and Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Matt Jones have both announced they will not seek re-election in advance of a cabinet shuffle Thursday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/nate-horner-alberta-finance-minister-matt-jones-9.7206189?cmp=rss

Saint John's Donna Reardon wins 2nd term as mayor
Saint John Mayor Donna Reardon has won a second term, defeating outgoing councillor Barry Ogden and candidate Blaine Harris in a closely contested three-way race. Reardon will head a largely new council with seven new members and three re-elected incumbents.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/saint-john-municipal-election-donna-reardon-council-elections-nb-9.7187322?cmp=rss

Why Hamilton councillor Alex Wilson will not seek re-election in Ward 13
Dundas councillor Alex Wilson announced they won’t be running for their seat in Ward 13 in the municipal election this fall.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/hamilton-councillor-alex-wilson-ward-13-not-running-9.7192943?cmp=rss

This B.C. mayor knows a 10% tax increase could hurt re-election chances, but says need for funds is great
This fall, communities across B.C. will vote in municipal elections. While a significant tax hike could be a dealbreaker for some voters, Clearwater Mayor Merlin Blackwell said he can live with that.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/clearwater-tax-increase-2026-9.7179188?cmp=rss

Djibouti's Guelleh reelected for sixth presidential term: official results http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TSB375 #Djibouti #IsmailOmarGuelleh #ElectionResults #PresidentialElection #Reelection

Facing possible foreclosure on his car dealership, Kamloops mayor still plans to run for re-election
Earlier this week, a creditor filed a court petition against Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson, alleging he's behind on mortgage payments. The mayor admits he owes them money, and plans to sell some of his assets in order to pay.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/reid-hamer-jackson-kamloops-foreclosure-9.7169472?cmp=rss

Facing possible foreclosure on his car dealership, Kamloops mayor still plans to run for re-election
Earlier this week, a creditor filed a court petition against Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson, alleging he's behind on mortgage payments. The mayor admits he owes them money, and plans to sell some of his assets in order to pay.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/reid-hamer-jackson-kamloops-foreclosure-9.7169472?cmp=rss

After 4 years of council fights, New Westminster has a clear mayoral race in October
In some ways, New Westminster might have the most straightforward election in Metro Vancouver come October: an incumbent mayor seeks re-election by saying the good work the city is doing has to continue, while emphasizing certain political values.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/new-westminster-election-review-9.7158623?cmp=rss