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Climate 200 Expands Leadership to Boost Regional Support

Climate 200, an Australian political campaign group, appointed Kate Hook as co-convener to expand its reach into regional communities ahead of the 2028 federal election, aiming to support more independent candidates.

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Republicans Face Steep Challenge Maintaining House Majority in 2026 Midterms

Based on historical midterm election data, Republicans face a steep challenge in maintaining their House majority in 2026 due to the unpopularity of their recent legislation and President Trump's approval rating; however, negative public sentiment towards the Democratic Party might offer a path to d...

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Independent Candidate Challenges Labor in Close Fremantle Election

In Australia's Fremantle electorate, independent Kate Hulett is narrowly leading Labor's Josh Wilson by less than 200 votes, marking a significant 17 percent swing, and suggesting growing independent influence.

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Australian Election: Preference Shifts and Record Independent Wins

The 2022 Australian federal election showed a decline in major party support to 68.8% of primary votes, resulting in a record 16 seats won by candidates not initially leading, with independent candidates winning more than half of those seats due to complex preference flows influenced by voter choice...

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Australia's Two-Party System Weakens: Record Low Major Party Vote

The 2022 Australian federal election saw a record low 68% combined vote for the major parties (Coalition and Labor), with 16 independent or minor party MPs elected to the lower house, reflecting a long-term decline in major party dominance and signaling potential for more frequent minority governmen...

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Over 300 Independent Candidates vie for Chile's Presidency

The Chilean Electoral Service (Servel) opened its platform for independent presidential candidates to gather 35,361 signatures for the November 16th election, with over 300 candidates, including two former candidates, a senator, and several public figures, vying for the presidency.

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Cuomo Stays in NYC Mayoral Race, Agrees to September Poll

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday that he will stay in the NYC mayoral race as an independent candidate, agreeing to a September poll where candidates will drop out if they are not leading, aiming to consolidate opposition to the Democratic nominee, Zohran Mamdani, while Mayo...

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Cuomo Proposes Poll to Unify New York City Mayoral Race

Following his loss in the Democratic primary, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is proposing a poll to determine the strongest challenger to Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani in the November mayoral election; incumbent Mayor Eric Adams rejected Cuomo's suggestion to step aside, calling it arro...

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Western Australia Federal Election: Tight Contests and High Stakes

The upcoming Western Australian federal election features intense battles in several key seats, including Moore, Canning, Curtin, Tangney, Bullwinkel, Forrest, Pearce, and Fremantle, with significant campaign spending and the rise of teal independents playing crucial roles.

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Australian Election: Shift in Voter Allegiances Towards Minor Parties and Independents

Australia's upcoming election reveals a significant shift in voter preferences, with increasing support for minor parties and independents driven by dissatisfaction with major parties' handling of key issues like cost of living and climate change, potentially resulting in a hung parliament.

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Australian Election: Record Low Voter Engagement Impacts Campaigning

Australia's upcoming election faces record-low voter engagement, with up to one-third of 18 million enrolled voters undecided, driven by cynicism towards politicians and the news, impacting campaigning strategies and potentially election outcomes.

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Fragmented Chilean Politics: Internal Conflicts Jeopardize Electoral Stability

Chile's upcoming elections are marked by internal conflicts within both the ruling coalition and the opposition, with candidates prioritizing personal brands over party loyalty, jeopardizing governmental stability and raising concerns about the future of party politics.

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