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Low Voter Turnout Expected in Venezuela's Upcoming Elections

Venezuela's parliamentary and gubernatorial elections on May 26th face record-low engagement; polls show only 35% intending to vote, with analysts predicting even lower turnout due to economic hardship, past electoral issues, and opposition divisions; the ruling Chavista party is favored to win.

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Albanian Election Turnout Down 5% Compared to 2021

Albania held parliamentary elections on [Date], with 3,713,761 eligible voters, including the diaspora for the first time. Voter turnout at 4:00 PM was 36.27%, a 5% decrease compared to 2021, despite 11 political parties and 3 coalitions competing for 140 parliamentary seats.

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Australia's Compulsory Voting: High Turnout, but at What Cost?

Australians vote tomorrow in a federally mandated election; compulsory voting since 1924 ensures high turnout (around 90% in 2022) compared to the UK (60%) and US (64%) in 2024, though this system has potential downsides such as 'pork barrelling'.

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Lazio Council Acts to Increase Referendum Publicity

The Lazio Regional Council's Vigilanza commission will urge Rai Lazio to increase referendum information coverage and propose a regional council motion to publicize voting details, prompted by concerns from referendum committees and a CGIL protest about insufficient media coverage.

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Remote Polling Locations Impeded Indigenous Voting in 2021; Improvements Made for Upcoming Election

Kent McDonald, a teacher on the Little Red River Cree Nation in Northern Alberta, was prevented from voting in the 2021 federal election due to inaccessible polling locations, highlighting systemic barriers to Indigenous voter participation; however, Elections Canada is working to remedy these issue...

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Homeless Canadians Face Voting Barriers Despite Election Efforts

In Canada's upcoming federal election, homeless individuals face challenges exercising their right to vote due to lack of address and ID, despite Elections Canada's efforts to provide alternative methods; advocates highlight systemic barriers and propose solutions including simplified protocols, acc...

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Low Turnout Expected to Invalidate Italian Referendums

On June 8th and 9th, Italians will vote on five referendums concerning labor laws and immigration; however, the government is subtly encouraging abstention to invalidate the results due to anticipated low turnout, reflecting a broader trend of declining political engagement.

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Genoa Elections and Referendums: Overlapping Dates Create Political Crossroads

Genoa's municipal elections coincide with Italy's June 8-9 referendums on labor and citizenship, creating a strategic challenge for mayoral candidates as national-level parties advocate for opposing approaches to voter participation, highlighting the complex interplay between local and national poli...

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Record Voter Turnout in Canada's 2025 Federal Election

More than 19.5 million Canadians voted in the 2025 federal election, achieving a voter turnout exceeding 68.7% – the highest in three decades and a new record, despite some website issues. Regional turnout varied significantly, from 77.3% in Prince Edward Island to 36.8% in Nunavut.

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Election Day Weather Forecast: Clear Skies for Most, but Rain Possible in Some Areas

Wet and stormy weather will continue across eastern New South Wales until election day, Saturday, when much of Australia will experience settled and warm conditions, except for showers expected in south-western Western Australia and north-eastern Queensland; over 1600 sausage sizzles and fundraising...

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Short Election Cycle Drives Surge in Mail-In Ballots, Raising Concerns About Voter Turnout

Canada's recent federal election saw a surge in mail-in ballots due to a short 36-day campaign overlapping with many Canadians' travel plans; 1,007,569 mail-in ballots have been received so far, potentially exceeding the 2021 record, while only one-third of a record 101,694 ballots sent to Canadians...

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Indigenous Vote Crucial in Lingiari Election Amidst Turnout Challenges

In the remote Tiwi Islands community of Pirlangimpi, voters are casting their ballots in the Lingiari election, where the Indigenous vote is crucial, highlighting challenges in voter turnout despite record enrollment, and the need to address socioeconomic issues.

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