Election

Five Takeaways From California Governor Debate The final televised California gubernatorial debate featured sharp exchanges between Democratic and Republican candidates over housing affordability and tax policy, the New York Times and CNN reported. Democratic candidates clashed with each other in what was described as a fiery and at times contentious debate. Indiana and Ohio also held primary elections on the same day. Latest polls show Democratic and Republican candidates leading the race. The debate is seen as a key indicator ahead of the November general election, with housing costs and taxes emerging as top voter concerns. ...

Entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy won the Republican nomination for governor of Ohio.

Modi’s BJP wins West Bengal state election for the first time, breaking the opposition’s long-standing hold on the region and bringing Modi closer to an opposition-free India.

The Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana can redraw congressional district maps before the midterm elections, a decision that could significantly reshape the state electoral landscape

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won the West Bengal state election for the first time, breaking decades of regional political dominance and marking another major shift in India’s political landscape.

Former Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán announces he will not take up his parliamentary seat after leading his party back into opposition following a landslide electoral defeat.

A voter ID initiative requiring photo identification at California polls has qualified for the November 2026 ballot, sparking widespread debate.