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Japan Ruling Party Support Hit Lowest Since 2012 Ahead of National Election, NHK Poll Shows
TOKYO (Reuters) -The approval rate for Japan's ruling party was down to the lowest since its return to power in 2012, a poll by public broadcaster NHK showed on Monday, ahead of Sunday's upper house election.
Democrats underwater in new poll
The Democratic Party’s approval rating is underwater at 40 percent, according to a new poll, the latest troubling sign for a party still grappling with its losses in November.   A Harvard
The upcoming elections for Miami, Coral Gables have changed. Here’s what to know
Commissioners in both cities have recently changed upcoming election dates, decisions that haven’t been without controversy.
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Ruling parties could lose majority in Upper House election, poll suggests
A Mainichi Shimbun poll shows the ruling coalition might end up falling short of the 50 seats they need to maintain their majority in the Upper House of parliament.
Mississippi limits polling place changes with new law
Mississippi election officials can no longer change polling places within 60 days of an election, except under special circumstances, under a new law that took effect on July 1.
Voters to go to the polls in Liverpool Council by-election
Liverpool Council confirmed that five candidates will stand in a by-election to replace him on July 17. Former councillor Dr Howard won 57% of the vote in 2023’s all out election for the Green Party, comfortably beating Labour’s Jim Davies into second place.
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Electoral Intrigue: Allegations, Criticism, and Support Amid Bihar's Poll Preparations
AAP's Saurabh Bhardwaj accuses ECI of rigging electoral rolls in Bihar. Criticism from Independent MP Pappu Yadav calls EC 'Dhritrashtra' for ignoring constitutional advice. Contrarily, BJP’s Rajiv Pratap Rudy supports EC's measures.
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The Latino polling world
The context: Critics argue that a flawed messaging strategy — and a complacent advocacy infrastructure — have led to Latino voters drifting right, even toward Donald Trump. But advocates push back, warning that the narrative of a dramatic rightward shift is exaggerated and politically dangerous.
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Poll predicts Reform UK would win Warrington election seats
Reform UK is on track to win both Warrington seats in the next general election, according to a poll. Stats for Lefties has published predictions for Warrington’s two parliamentary seats – Warrington North and Warrington South.
Andrew Cuomo says he’ll run a third-party bid for New York mayor after losing Democratic primary
Cuomo announces uphill general election bid for New York City mayor
The former governor won’t have the same kind of institutional backing in the general election he had in the primary.
Zohran Mamdani leads November general election poll for New York City mayor
NEW YORK, Jul 14 (APP): The Democratic Party nominee, Zohran Mamdani, leads former governor Andrew Cuomo by 10 points in New York City’s general election for mayor, set for Nov 4, while incumbent Mayor Eric Adams ranks lower than Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa, according to a new independent poll.
New poll delivers troubling signs for Democrats
The Democratic Party’s credibility with voters has plummeted even further since the 2024 election, raising alarm bells as the party looks to rebuild ahead of the midterms and the next
Eric Adams’ general election chances for NYC mayor are under water: poll
Mayor Eric Adams’ support in the general election barely cracks into the double digits, according to a new poll released by political consulting firm Slingshot Strategies.