Voting Rights
Simina Signs FSM Budget and Law Ending Salary-Step Freeze
President Wesley W. Simina has signed the Federated States of Micronesia's fiscal year 2027 national budget and a law removing the freeze on annual salary-step increases for Public Service System employees. A November 4, 2026, announcement from Palikir...
Delhi Congress Challenges BJP on Liquor Policy, Prepares for November 1 Rally
Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Thursday accused the BJP government of putting liquor policy ahead of its election pledges on women's safety, financial aid and pollution. He also outlined efforts to bring party workers to the INDIA bloc's No...
Trump Attacks Murkowski Over DOJ Lawsuit Targeting Alaska Senate Election
President Donald Trump lashed out at Sen. Lisa Murkowski late Saturday after the Alaska Republican opposed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block certification of the state's Senate election if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses. The disput...
UP election chief orders legal action over Pilibhit Sadar voter roll errors
Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa has ordered legal action and the immediate removal of two Pilibhit Sadar election officials from voter list duties after checks confirmed that some voter ID numbers returned other people's details onl...
Youth voter registration drops sharply in Idaho following student ID restrictions
Idaho has seen a 23% decline in registered voters aged 18-19 since 2023 legislation eliminated student IDs as acceptable voter identification, raising concerns about ballot access for young people as the state now ranks last nationally in youth voter r...
Santee residents to decide on 1% sales tax hike in November ballot
Santee voters will consider a proposed 1% general sales tax increase during the November election, with city officials seeking additional revenue for municipal services and infrastructure....
California Senate Passes Bill to Fine Influencers Who Don't Disclose Paid Political Posts
The California Senate approved legislation that would empower state regulators to fine content creators up to $5,000 per violation for failing to disclose payments for political posts, strengthening enforcement of existing disclosure requirements....