Central Election Commission

Radev administration faces election scheduling and scrutiny

31 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Bulgaria CEC sets ballot numbers for 27 presidential candidate pairs

The Radev administration continues to face scrutiny over energy sovereignty and political patronage. Following reports that Turkish Petroleum Overseas Company Limited acquired a 33% stake in the ‘Han Tervel’ Black Sea of

Bulgarian presidential election candidate developments

5 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria presidential elections: Vanya Velikova and Panayot Kuchukov register as candidates

The field of candidates for the Bulgarian presidential elections, scheduled for October 25, continues to develop through registration and party announcements. Volen Siderov, leader of the Ataka party, and security exper

Taiwan 2026 local election preparations and bribery probes

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Taichung election bribery probe involves gift boxes and cash seizure

Taiwan’s Central Election Commission (CEC) has officially scheduled the 2026 nine-in-one local elections for November 28. The election will involve approximately 19.65 million voters, including over 600,000 first-time vo

United Russia secures record supermajority in Duma elections

12 clusters · 564 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Russia concludes overseas voting for State Duma elections

The three-day parliamentary elections for the 450-seat State Duma, held from September 18 to 20, 2026, have concluded with the ruling United Russia party securing a record-breaking two-thirds supermajority. With over 95%

Russian political stability and election legitimacy

2 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Russian elections show major divide between domestic and diaspora results

Ahead of the State Duma elections, analysts identified potential instabilities within the Russian political regime, noting the banning of the Jabloko party and reduced Kremlin engagement with pensioners. The election pro

Russian domestic politics and economic outlook

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Vladimir Putin cites record turnout in Russian State Duma elections

Following the State Duma elections held September 18–20, 2026, President Vladimir Putin framed the vote as a demonstration of national unity and a collective response against those seeking to weaken Russian sovereignty.

Bulgarian 2026 presidential race updates

24 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian presidential candidates register for October elections

The 2026 Bulgarian presidential contest has intensified as candidates formalize their runs and party endorsements solidify. Incumbent President Iliana Jotova, who officially announced her candidacy, maintains a strong po

South Ossetia presidential election

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Marat Kambolov wins South Ossetia presidential election

Following the June resignation of former President Alan Gagloev, South Ossetia prepared for a presidential election scheduled for September 18, 2026. In late August, the Central Election Commission registered four candid

Mexico 2027 election preparations and integrity concerns

15 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: State of Mexico prepares for 2027 elections amid violence and AI risks

Preparations for Mexico’s 2027 elections are intensifying as authorities and civil society address concerns over the rule of law, security, and inclusivity. The 2026-2027 intermediate electoral process involves the renew

Palestinian legislative elections planning

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Fatah to contest Palestinian elections on unified PLO list

The Palestinian Presidency has scheduled legislative elections for November 28, 2026. The announcement comes during a period of political instability and security challenges in the West Bank, including settlement expansi

Russia Supreme Court bars Yabloko from elections

8 clusters · 173 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Jabloko party faces candidate disqualifications in Russian elections

On 10 August, Russia’s Supreme Court barred the liberal Yabloko party from participating in the State Duma elections scheduled for 18–20 September. The ruling, issued by Judge Vyacheslav Kirillov, followed a lawsuit by t

Andris Kulberga administration performance

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Latvian government completes 16 of 61 priority tasks

The administration of Prime Minister Andris Kulberga has faced scrutiny regarding internal cohesion during its first 100 days. Political scientist Lelde Metla-Rozentāle assessed the government with a score of 6 to 7, not

Veliko Tarnovo election commission preparations

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Veliko Tarnovo District Election Commission meets with Regional Governor

In late August 2026, political parties and coalitions in Veliko Tarnovo reached a consensus regarding the leadership of the District Election Commission (RIK) for the upcoming presidential and vice-presidential elections

Taiwan referendum approvals and CEC rulings

5 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Taiwan's Central Election Commission rejects corporal punishment referendum

Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan passed several referendum proposals initiated by the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP). These included the reintroduction of corporal punishment (specifically judicial whippin

Bërvenicë early mayoral elections

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria allocates 117 million euros for presidential elections

The State Election Commission (KSHZ) has approved the financial plan and guidelines for early mayoral elections in the municipality of Bërvenicë, set for October 18. KSHZ President Bojan Maričić stated the total budget

Kazakhstan political and parliamentary reform

8 clusters · 69 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Aibek Dadebay elected as first Speaker of Kazakhstan's Kurultai

Kazakhstan is undergoing a significant institutional transformation by transitioning from a bicameral legislature to a unicameral parliament known as the Kurultai (or Qurultai). This reform is rooted in a constitutional