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Election

Argentina in discussions to delay repo maturities until after election

Argentine policymakers are in talks with major international banks to extend the maturities of repurchase agreements (repos) to help reduce the government’s debt burden ahead of the 2027 election year.

22 May 2026-21:20
Cyprus election tests establishment as corruption drives rise of new parties

Cyprus is heading to parliamentary elections on Sunday in a vote that could reshape the country’s political landscape, as public frustration over corruption and rising living costs fuels growing support for political newcomers.

21 May 2026-17:08
US primary election results 2026 Trump gains shake Republican race as key states deliver major wins

US primary elections in Georgia, Kentucky, Alabama, Oregon, Idaho and Pennsylvania on Tuesday brought major political shifts, highlighting Republican divisions, strong Democratic turnout and the continued influence of President Donald Trump ahead of the 2028 presidential cycle.

20 May 2026-12:49
Georgia primary voters head to polls for high-stakes 2026 races

Georgia voters head to the polls today for highly anticipated primary elections that will set the stage for a potential overhaul of the state's government. As one of the nation's premier battleground states, Georgia's primaries serve as an crucial early barometer of voter enthusiasm ahead of the general election, with nominees being selected for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, and crucial legislative seats.

19 May 2026-15:11
Malaysia PM meets king amid talk of early snap elections

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held a high-stakes audience with King Sultan Ibrahim at the national palace on Monday, May 18, just 24 hours after the premier publicly threatened to trigger an early snap general election amid deep, fracturing divisions within his ruling unity government.

18 May 2026-12:23
Over 500 uncontested candidates elected ahead of South Korea local elections

A total of 513 candidates, including three local government heads, have been elected without a vote after running unopposed ahead of South Korea’s June 3 local elections, according to the country’s election watchdog on Saturday.

16 May 2026-11:32
British mayor to stand in Makerfield by-election

The mayor of Greater Manchester, seen as a leading potential challenger to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has been permitted to take part in the candidate selection for the Makerfield by-election, media reports said Friday.

15 May 2026-21:26
Opposition leader Matthew Wale elected as Solomon Islands PM

15 May 2026-09:50
Latvia PM Evika Silina announces resignation

Evika Siliņa has announced that she will resign, a move that is set to collapse the country’s governing coalition just months ahead of a scheduled general election in October.

14 May 2026-12:14
2026 Nebraska primary election results: Key races decided

Voters across Nebraska headed to the polls on May 12 to decide party nominees in several major races, including contests for governor, the U.S. Senate, and congressional seats.

13 May 2026-14:10