Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)1h ago
Key Democrats call on Eric Swalwell to end campaign for California governor https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/10/eric-swalwell-house-democrats-00867951?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Transparency #Elections #Politics
Jeffries, Pelosi and other Democrats call on Eric Swalwell to end governor campaign

The former speaker said the sexual assault allegations “must be appropriately investigated with full transparency and accountability.”

Politico
MediaFaro Analysis3h ago

Even Hungary’s skewed elections might not save Viktor Orbán.

The ruling party is playing dirty. But The Economist’s analysis shows the liberal opposition has a real chance of winning.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20260409-even-hungarys-skewed-elections-might-not-save-viktor-orban?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Hungary #Elections #Politics #Orban

Even Hungary’s skewed elections might not save Viktor Orbán.

The ruling party is playing dirty. But The Economist’s analysis shows the liberal opposition has a real chance of winning.

The Economist
CBC Edmonton4h ago
For a party once thought endangered, the Liberals are enjoying a surprising afterlife
Supporters of the Liberal Party of Canada had much to celebrate in Montreal this weekend. For one thing, the Liberal Party continues to exist as a significant presence in Canadian politics. Fifteen years ago that seemed very far from guaranteed.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/liberals-convention-montreal-carney-analysis-9.7159631?cmp=rss
Richard W. Woodley 🇨🇦🌹🚴‍♂️4h ago

With all the fake AI videos being created perhaps the only way to get accurate political campaign information is to go back to leaders rail tours and stump speeches and people attending local all candidates meetings or watching carefully controlled live debates that prevent tampering with the signal.

#elections #ElectionCampaigns #AI

Fivethirtyeight 🤖5h ago
Dems demand Rep. Eric Swalwell drop gov campaign after sexual assault allegations https://abcnews.com/Politics/california-rep-eric-swalwell-denies-former-staffers-accusation/story?id=131933526
#fivethirtyeight #elections #news
California Rep. Eric Swalwell denies former staffer's accusation of sexual assault amid growing calls to drop governor bid

Many Democrats are pulling endorsements and demanding Swalwell exit the race.

ABC News
Fivethirtyeight 🤖5h ago
New renderings released for Trump's proposed 'triumphal arch' https://abcnews.com/Politics/new-renderings-released-trumps-proposed-triumphal-arch/story?id=131928451
#fivethirtyeight #elections #news
New renderings released for Trump's proposed 'triumphal arch'

The 250-foot-high arch would be more than twice as tall as the Lincoln Memorial.

ABC News
JanR6h ago

Omdat ik hoop dat het vanaf morgen niet meer van toepassing is ......

#orban #eu #elections

CBC Canada6h ago
Farmers fight Liberal high-speed rail plan ahead of crucial byelections
With crucial federal byelections coming up on Monday, some farmers along the Liberal government's proposed route of a future high-speed rail line say whatever compensation they'd be offered wouldn't be worth the potential impacts on their lands and livelihoods.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7160315?cmp=rss
Anthony Arblaster6h ago

In local elections in the UK the Electoral Comission says:
“In the event of a tie, then a candidate is selected by the drawing of lots (i.e., a method of selection by chance such as tossing a coin or picking a name out of a hat).”
I’m sorry. What!? First past the post is a dreadful system.
#ukpolitics #elections #fpp

https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/news-and-views/media-centre/local-elections-england-2026-media-guide

Advocate.com23h ago

Pete Buttigieg hints at 2028 presidential run: ‘Save me a seat’

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/pete-buttigieg-2028-presidential-run