Elections

UPDATED: Serbia’s Vucic dissolves parliament, sets snap vote for Dec 17

BELGRADE, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic dissolved parliament on Wednesday and called an early election on Dec. 17, aiming to cement his authority as he works out…

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Trump edges up in Iowa even as legal challenges grow, poll shows

WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Donald Trump maintains a commanding lead over his Republican rivals in Iowa less than three months before the state kicks off the…

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Argentina poll shows ruling party hopeful Massa leading Milei

The presidential standard-bearer for Argentina's ruling Peronists, Sergio Massa, has opened up a lead over his far-right rival Javier Milei with less than a month to go before the decisive…

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Swiss turn to right at election as immigration fears weigh

ZURICH, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Switzerland looked set to shift to the right after national elections on Sunday, as concerns about immigration trumped fears about climate change and melting glaciers,…

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Argentina’s Peronists soar in election to seal run-off with radical Milei

By Nicolás Misculin, Candelaria Grimberg and Anna-Catherine Brigida BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) - Argentina's ruling Peronist coalition smashed expectations to lead the country's general election on Sunday, setting the stage for…

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Argentina election 2023: who is running for president?

BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) - People in Argentina will vote on Oct. 22 to elect a new president, with an ultra-libertarian, a conservative and the ruling coalition's center-left hopeful fighting tooth…

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Switzerland’s right set to gain at Green’s expense in Sunday vote

By Noele Illien and Cecile Mantovani ZURICH/GENEVA (Reuters) - The right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP) is set to bolster its position as Switzerland's leading political force in Sunday's parliamentary elections,…

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Argentine voters, fired up by anger, ready to leap into the political void

By Nicolás Misculin BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) - Argentina may be about to leap into the political unknown. The South American country, the region's No.2 economy after Brazil, will vote in…

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British PM Sunak suffers crushing by-election defeats

Opposition Labour Party overturns two large majorities Defeats exposes Conservatives' vulnerabilities Polls seen as test of public support before national election By Andrew MacAskill LONDON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - British…

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Poland election: how and when will a new government be formed?

By Marek Strzelecki WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland could face weeks or months of uncertainty following Sunday's election showed the incumbent Law and Justice (PiS) remaining the largest party but losing…

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Reconciliation is dead’: Indigenous Australians vow silence after referendum fails

By Praveen Meno SYDNEY, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Australian Indigenous leaders called on Sunday for a week of silence and reflection after a referendum to recognise First Peoples in the…

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UK’s Labour extends lead over ruling Conservative Party – poll

LONDON, (Reuters) - Britain's opposition Labour Party has widened its lead over Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party in an opinion poll that also showed Labour leader Keir Starmer's personal…

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Poland holds high-stakes election amid rows over democratic rule

By Justyna Pawlak WARSAW, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Poles vote on Sunday in a parliamentary election the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) hopes will earn it an unprecedented third term…

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New Zealand PM-elect Luxon, National leaders to start planning coalition

By Lucy Craymer and Renju Jose WELLINGTON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Senior members of New Zealand's National Party will meet on Sunday to plan forming a coalition government after the…

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Argentina election race close with Milei in the lead, pollsters say

BUENOS AIRES, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Far-right libertarian Javier Milei is leading the polls ahead of Argentina's Oct. 22 presidential vote, but it remains a tight race between the top…

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Poland set for high-stakes election amid disputes over EU, democracy

By Alan Charlish Poles elect a new parliament on Sunday Ruling nationalists PiS tipped to win but to lack majority Opposition leader says PiS wants to take Poland out of…

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New Zealand election campaign winds down with Labour facing defeat

By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON, Oct 13 (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on Friday urged voters to get out and re-elect Labour in Saturday's national election, as polls…

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Australians to reject Indigenous Voice in referendum – final YouGov poll

SYDNEY, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Australians are set to overwhelmingly say 'No' to a proposal to constitutionally recognise the country's Indigenous people in a referendum on Saturday, one of the…

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As election nears, Polish PM warns of ‘Islamic fighters’ among migrants

WARSAW, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Islamic militants will be among migrants heading for Europe as a result of the conflict in Israel, Poland's prime minister said on Thursday, as his…

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Luxembourg election delivers likely return to centre-right

By Marine Strauss BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Luxembourg's legislative election results on Sunday left the liberal-led coalition without a majority, making it likely the country's long-dominant centre-right party will gain influence.…

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Far-right, conservatives gain in German votes in blow to Scholz

By Sarah Marsh and Thomas Escritt BERLIN (Reuters) - Voters dealt the parties of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's fractious centre-left coalition a sharp rebuke in the key states of Bavaria and…

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Poland election turns Germany into punchbag, straining Western alliance

Ruling Polish nationalists mine old resentment dating to war Fighting for re-election, they accuse Germany of meddling Quarrel hits Western efforts to aid Ukraine against Russia Berlin being careful to…

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Poland election campaign polarised by anxiety over migration

By Marek Strzelecki, Kuba Stezycki and Kacper Pempel Border village grappling with surge in illegal migrants Villager: 'They'll walk in like ants' if vigilance wanes Ruling nationalists mining migration fears…

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Oct

UK’s opposition Labour on course for landslide election victory, poll predicts

LONDON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Britain's opposition Labour Party is on course to win a landslide victory at a national election expected next year, according to an opinion poll published…

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Australia PM votes in struggling referendum on Indigenous rights

SYDNEY, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese voted on Saturday in a referendum to recognise the country's Indigenous people in the constitution, a week from a national…

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Poland’s ruling party leads in opinion poll before Oct vote

WARSAW, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Poland's ruling nationalists are in the lead ahead of October 15 parliamentary elections, according to a poll published on Wednesday. The Law and Justice party…

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Liberia President Weah seeks re-election after chaotic first term

Weah's first term marred by corruption allegations Former soccer player still has huge star power Lack of strong opposition could work in Weah's favour By Alphonso Toweh BARCLAYVILLE, Liberia, Oct…

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New Zealand poll shows comfortable lead for centre-right National Party

By Alasdair Pal Oct 4 (Reuters) - New Zealand's National Party is likely to emerge as the leader in next month's general election, an opinion poll released on Wednesday showed,…

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New Zealanders start voting in Oct. 14 general election

By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - New Zealanders on Monday started voting for a new government as advance in-person balloting opened ahead of the Oct. 14 general election.…

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Poland’s ruling party leads in opinion poll before October vote

WARSAW, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Poland's ruling nationalists are in the lead ahead of Oct. 15 parliamentary elections, according to a poll published on Monday. The Law and Justice party…

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Australia PM rallies support for Indigenous referendum as early voting starts

SYDNEY, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday he would focus on having one-on-one conversations with Australians to rally support for the Indigenous referendum, as…

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Argentina presidential candidates trade barbs in first debate

By Walter Bianchi BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) - The main candidates for Argentina's presidency clashed in the first debate of the campaign on Sunday, trading barbs over who is to blame…

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Maldives opposition candidate Muizzu wins presidential vote

By Mohamed Junayd MALE, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Opposition candidate Mohamed Muizzu has won the Maldives presidential election, beating incumbent President Ibrahim Solih in a second-round runoff that could herald…

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Thousands gather in Warsaw for opposition rally ahead of tight election

By Justyna Pawlak WARSAW, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people gathered for an opposition rally in Warsaw on Sunday, two weeks ahead of an election that the…

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Slovak coalition talks to start after ex-PM Fico’s election win

By Jan Lopatka and Jason Hovet BRATISLAVA, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Slovakia's Robert Fico, who won an election after pledging to end military aid to Ukraine, was in pole position…

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Pro-Russian ex-PM Fico wins Slovak election, needs allies for government

By Jan Lopatka and Jason Hovet BRATISLAVA, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Slovakia's leftist former Prime Minister Robert Fico beat his progressive rival in a parliamentary election after campaigning to end…

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Takeaways from the second 2024 Republican presidential debate

By James Oliphant and Tim Reid SIMI VALLEY, California, (Reuters) - The seven Republicans on stage at their party's second 2024 presidential primary debate aimed on Wednesday to convince voters…

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Slovakia election: what are the main issues?

By Jan Lopatka (Reuters) - Slovakia's three-time prime minister Robert Fico is seeking a return to power in a Sept. 30 election, with final opinion polls showing his SMER-SSD party…

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With Trump again absent, Republicans trade barbs at messy debate

By Tim Reid and Joseph Ax SIMI VALLEY, California (Reuters) - Donald Trump's Republican rivals clashed at a chaotic presidential debate on Wednesday, leveling attacks at the absent former president,…

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Republicans to hold second 2024 presidential debate on Wednesday

By Tim Reid Seven Republican candidates will take part in the second 2024 Republican presidential debate on Wednesday in California. Donald Trump will skip the event and give a speech…

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Some Republican donors now eye Haley as best hope against Trump

By Alexandra Ulmer and Gram Slattery Sept 27 (Reuters) - Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley appears to be one of the biggest beneficiaries of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' faltering campaign,…

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Slovakia’s liberal PS party edges ahead before Sept 30 election – AKO poll

Sept 27 (Reuters) - The Slovak liberal party Progresivne Slovensko edged marginally ahead of the SMER-SSD of former prime minister Robert Fico in the final poll from AKO agency before…

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Slovak SMER party’s lead shrinks as rival PS jumps before Sept 30 election -IPSOS poll

Sept 27 (Reuters) - Slovak opposition party SMER-SSD, led by former prime minister Robert Fico, held a narrowing lead over its liberal challenger Progresivne Slovensko ahead of a Sept. 30…

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Poland’s ruling party leads in opinion poll before Oct vote

WARSAW, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Poland's ruling nationalists are in the lead ahead of Oct. 15 parliamentary elections, according to a poll published on Friday. The Law and Justice party…

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Socialists would win Spain election over conservative PP, poll shows

MADRID, (Reuters) - Spain's Socialists would win a new general election by a narrow margin and fall short of a parliamentary majority, beating the conservative People's Party (PP) that secured…

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Record numbers of Australians enrol for referendum on Indigenous recognition

SYDNEY, Sept 22 (Reuters) - A record number of Australians have enrolled to vote next month in a referendum to recognise the country's Indigenous people in the constitution, according to…

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Pakistan to hold national election in January, not November

ISLAMABAD, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Election Commission of Pakistan on Thursday announced that the national election will be held in last week on January, 2024 instead of in November. The…

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Polish ruling party condemns critical film as migration dominates election campaign

WARSAW, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Poland's ruling party has condemned a new film criticising the country's rejection of migrants from the Middle East and Africa and challenged the opposition to…

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‘Not a single round’: Slovak election could see Kyiv lose staunch ally

By Jan Lopatka and Radovan Stoklasa Slovakia gears up for election after polarising campaign Frontrunner, ex-prime minister Fico, is pro-Russian populist A win could see NATO and EU member turn…

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Slovakia’s SMER party holds lead before Sept. 30 election -poll

Sept 21 (Reuters) - Slovak opposition party SMER-SSD, led by former prime minister Robert Fico, slightly increased its lead over its liberal challenger Progresivne Slovensko before a Sept. 30 election,…

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Trump says if elected again he will send troops to US-Mexico border

By Nathan Layne Sept 20 (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Donald Trump said that if elected again he would shift resources from federal law enforcement agencies and send thousands of…

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Slovakia’s SMER party seen with narrowing lead before Sept 30 election -poll

(Reuters) - Slovak opposition party SMER-SDD, led by former prime minister Robert Fico, held a shrinking lead over its liberal challenger Progresivne Slovensko before a Sept. 30 election, according to…

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Mitt Romney to retire from US Senate

By David Morgan and Moira Warburton WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Mitt Romney will not seek reelection in 2024, capping a roller-coaster ride through Republican politics from the height of…

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Milei leads polls in Argentina election

By Nicolás Misculin BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) - Argentina's pollsters, caught out by the surprise win of radical libertarian Javier Milei in August's presidential primary, now show him easing to first…

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US Vice President Harris dismisses Biden age concerns, but ready to be president

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris dismissed questions about President Joe Biden's age on Friday, telling a television interviewer she is prepared to be commander in chief, but…

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Mexico likely heading for first female president

MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) - Mexico's ruling party named former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum its candidate for next year's presidential election, putting her in pole position to become the country's…

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More than half of Australians oppose Indigenous panel in constitution, poll shows

By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) - More than half of Australians would reject the inclusion of an Indigenous advisory panel in the constitution, a newspaper poll showed, as the government…

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