LazyNews - Elections

Are the French riots a warning of an intense election to come?

Unknown — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:06:02 +0000

Rioting, looting and vandalism has gripped France over the weekend after protests spiralled out of control across the country.

With an ad aimed at Trump, this Republican exposed GOP angst about Latino voters - NPR

Unknown — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:06:02 +0000

Alberta heads to polls to decide whether to hold vote on separation from Canada

Unknown — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:06:02 +0000

Polling suggests most Albertans favour remaining part of the country, although the debate alone has proven divisive.

The father and son on opposite sides of Alberta’s separation vote

Unknown — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:06:08 +0000

Albertans are voting on whether to stay in Canada or pursue independence via a referendum, splitting even some close-knit families.

Planet Earth and Brazil’s Election

Unknown — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:06:06 +0000

The Amazon rainforest has been a crucial battleground in the country’s presidential runoff.

A Calgary Crowd Rallies for Canada as Alberta’s Vote on Secession Nears

Unknown — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:06:04 +0000

Prime Minister Mark Carney was among the speakers calling for a united Canada and warning about the dangers of division.

Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls to lowest on record as pivotal vote looms

Unknown — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:06:04 +0000

Forest clearance at smallest total since records began in 1988 in success for Lula ahead of presidential run-off

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has fallen to its lowest level since records began, new government data shows.

But whether this globally important success is maintained or reversed is on a knife edge ahead of a presidential election run-off on 25 October between two candidates with sharply different visions for the future of the rainforest and how that affects relations with the US under Donald Trump.

The Arab Kingmaker in Israel’s Election Who Wants a Partnership With Jews

Unknown — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:06:03 +0000

Mansour Abbas, a dentist-turned-lawmaker, helped oust Benjamin Netanyahu once before. Now, he and a Jewish ex-police commander have teamed up to try to do it again.

Texas, Minnesota candidates fuel latest 2026 midterm election news - Fox News

Unknown — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:06:03 +0000

President Donald Trump blasted the Democratic opponents of Republican congressional candidates in some of the highest-profile races in the country during a Saturday barrage on Truth Social. "The gre… [+2151 chars]

No Kings turns its focus to voting this weekend. Here's what we know - NPR

Unknown — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:06:02 +0000

Trump sues California to prevent counting 20,000 voters' ballots - Axios

Unknown — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:06:02 +0000

Justice Dept. sues California officials over 20K alleged noncitizen voters - The Washington Post

Unknown — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:06:02 +0000

The Department of Justice on Thursday sued the top election officials in California and Los Angeles County, claiming they were planning to count ballots from more than 20,000 alleged noncitizens in n… [+28 chars]

Feds investigate suspicious mailings sent to members of Congress and state election officials - NBC News

Unknown — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:06:02 +0000

WASHINGTON Federal law enforcement is investigating dozens of letters containing suspicious substances mailed to congressional offices and state election officials across the country less than three … [+6528 chars]

Authorities investigate letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional, election offices - AP News

Unknown — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:06:03 +0000

U.K. prime minister accuses Russia of meddling in Brexit vote - The Washington Post

Unknown — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:06:01 +0000

LONDON Prime Minister Andy Burnham sparked fury in Britain on Monday with his assertion that Russia had sought to interfere in the 2016 Brexit vote that took the country out of the European Union, br… [+79 chars]

Trump and Iran both say US Midterm Elections not a factor in peace talks - Fox News

Unknown — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:06:01 +0000

JERUSALEM A growing number of Israeli army battlefield life-saving measures have emerged during the Iranian regime-backed multi-front war against the Jewish state, and those new technologies are help… [+2023 chars]

UAW leader reviled by Trump declares victory in reelection - The Washington Post

Unknown — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:06:02 +0000

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain, an adversary of President Donald Trump, said he won in his reelection bid Friday, notching him another four-year term leading one of the countrys most powerf… [+59 chars]

Shawn Fain Claims Victory in UAW Election Rout - WSJ

Unknown — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:06:02 +0000

Labour fends off the Green party in closely watched UK by-election - Al Jazeera

Unknown — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:06:02 +0000

The Labour Party has won an election for a parliamentary seat vacated by former leader Keir Starmer, fending off a challenge from the left-wing Green Party in a boost for the British prime minister. … [+2368 chars]

Poll: 1 in 4 Trump voters say GOP candidates should break from the president - Politico

Unknown — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:06:02 +0000

One in four Trump voters say GOP candidates should break with the president to win in November, according to the latest POLITICO Poll, conducted by independent firm PF Global. The findings underscor… [+922 chars]