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Elections news — August 1, 2026

Publications tagged with Elections published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

106 publications

  1. PoliticsLawElectionsMiddle East

    PCB Announces Edmilson Costa and Cleusa Santos as Presidential Candidates

    The Brazilian Communist Party (PCB) has officially announced Edmilson Costa as their candidate for the Presidency of the Republic in the upcoming October elections. Cleusa Santos will be his running mate for Vice-Presidency. The decision was made during the party's national convention held in São Paulo on Saturday, with Costa's candidacy approved by the party's members.
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  2. PoliticsLawElectionsPeace

    Stephen A. Smith Apologizes to Kyrie Irving for COVID Jab Stance

    Stephen A. Smith publicly apologized to NBA player Kyrie Irving for criticizing his decision not to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Smith acknowledged that Irving's stance may have been more reasonable than initially thought and that he was wrong in his previous criticism. Irving was widely criticized for his position, which led to him missing games and facing backlash.
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  4. PoliticsAppointmentsElections

    Trump's AG Nominee Todd Blanche's Confirmation Stalled

    Todd Blanche's nomination to become the next Attorney General has been postponed multiple times due to opposition from Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis. They demand written assurances that the Justice Department will scrap a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund and Trump's IRS audit immunity. Trump has threatened to keep Blanche as acting AG if the Senate doesn't confirm him.
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  6. PoliticsJudiciaryElectionsMiddle East

    Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Conditions Elections on National Understanding

    Acting President Delcy Rodríguez stated that Venezuela will hold new elections when 'all national political actors' reach an understanding. She ruled out foreign supervision and declined to set a timeline, emphasizing the need for national reconciliation and reduced political polarization before elections can be held. Rodríguez did not confirm if she plans to run for president.
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  9. PoliticsRegulatorsElectionsThink TanksMiddle East

    PT Confirms Elmano de Freitas' Candidacy for Governor of Ceará

    The Workers' Party (PT) confirmed the re-election candidacy of Elmano de Freitas for governor of Ceará. The decision was made during a convention held on Friday (31), at the Centro de Eventos, in Fortaleza, with the presence of President Lula. Elmano will run for the position for the second time. Other candidacies approved at the convention include Gabriella Aguiar (PSD) for vice-governor and Cid Gomes (PSB) for the Senate. However, the convention ended without defining who will be the second ruling candidate for the Senate.
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  12. PoliticsElectionsCampaignsNorth America

    PH and PN Win Seats in Negeri Sembilan PRN

    In the recent Parliamentary Election (PRN) in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, both Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) have secured victories in various constituencies. PH candidates CHEW SEH YONG, TEO KOK SEONG, SIAU MEOW KONG, ABDUL FATAH ZAKARIA, MOHAMAD RAFIE AB MALEK, and RAJASEKARAN GUNNASEKARAN won seats N11 LOBAK, N08 BAHAU, N22 RAHANG, N31 BAGAN PINANG, N14 AMPANGAN, and N33 SRI TANJUNG respectively, each with significant majorities ranging from 1,335 to 12,624 votes. Meanwhile, PN candidates RIDZUAN AHMAD and MOHAMAD HASAN won seats N34 GEMAS and N27 RANTAU with majorities of 12,624 and 12,018 votes respectively. BN's ZAIFULBAHRI IDRIS also secured a win in seat N26 CHEMBONG with a majority of 13,763 votes.
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  13. PoliticsRegulatorsElectionsGovernanceMiddle East

    New Party's Burhanettin Bulut on Mansur Yavaş's Presidential Candidacy

    Burhanettin Bulut, an MP from the New Party, discussed Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş's potential run for presidency. Bulut stated that Yavaş would prefer to run from a strong party, suggesting the New Party, rather than a smaller one. He also noted that Yavaş acts with political wisdom and considers his chances of winning. Bulut clarified that the New Party's official presidential candidate remains Ekrem İmamoğlu.
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  14. PoliticsBillAppointmentsElections

    Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Defends Sanctuary City Policies, Calls Trump Administration 'Fascist'

    Chicago's new Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson has sparked controversy by defending the city's sanctuary policies and creating 'ICE-free zones'. In interviews, he stated that he prioritizes protecting illegal immigrants and compared the Trump administration to 'tyranny and fascism', referencing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s warnings. Johnson's executive orders aim to restrict ICE operations in certain city facilities and areas, hindering federal immigration arrests and investigations. Critics argue that these policies burden American taxpayers and contribute to Chicago's high crime rates.
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  16. PoliticsRegulatorsElectionsPeaceMiddle East

    Trump Defends 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund Amid Blanche AG Nomination Standoff

    President Trump is publicly defending the 'anti-weaponization' fund and attacking Sen. John Cornyn, further complicating Todd Blanche's path to confirmation as attorney general. Cornyn and other GOP senators are blocking Blanche's nomination due to concerns about the fund and IRS immunity settlement. Trump argues that the fund should compensate 'American Patriots' unfairly targeted by the Biden administration, but critics warn it could reward Jan. 6 rioters. The president's intervention has drawn criticism from some Republicans, with Sen. Lisa Murkowski expressing doubt about Blanche's confirmation odds.
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  17. PoliticsAppointmentsElectionsThink Tanks

    Rahul Gandhi Demands PM Modi Apologize to Students Over NEET Exam Issues

    Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not apologizing to students affected by NEET exam irregularities. Gandhi accused Modi of failing to acknowledge students' suffering and not meeting grieving families. He slammed Modi's video message offering forgiveness to protesting students, stating that they deserve an apology, not forgiveness.
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  19. PoliticsLegislationAppointmentsElections

    Kamala Harris Calls for Revisiting Electoral College, Expanding Supreme Court, and DC & Puerto Rico Statehood

    Kamala Harris has called for revisiting the Electoral College system, expanding the Supreme Court to 13 justices, and granting statehood to Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. She made these remarks while speaking at the National Urban League Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, where she is considering a potential 2028 presidential run. Harris acknowledged that these proposals are controversial but emphasized the need for open conversation about them.
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  21. PoliticsElectionsPeace

    Fauci Pleads the Fifth 111 Times in Senate Hearing

    Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination 111 times during a Senate hearing, drawing criticism from Senator Josh Hawley who demanded legal action, stating that innocent people typically do not plead the Fifth and that Fauci should be prosecuted. The hearing was a stark contrast to Fauci's previous statements in 2022 where he expressed willingness to cooperate fully with legislators.
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  24. PoliticsRegulatorsElectionsMiddle East

    PDP Accuses INEC of Plot to Replace Jonathan's Candidacy

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by its presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of plotting to hijack the party and replace former President Goodluck Jonathan's candidacy. The party alleges that INEC is working with some individuals to disrupt the PDP's primaries and impose a candidate of their choice.
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