Elections news — August 17, 2026

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1. PoliticsElectionsGovernanceMiddle East

   Aug 17, 2026, 22:48 UTC

   South Korea: Kim Boo-kyum Elected as New Democratic Party Leader

   South Korea's ruling Democratic Party has elected former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum as its new leader, serving a two-year term. Kim Boo-kyum, who received 54.08% of the vote, defeated incumbent Lee Hae-chan. As party leader, Kim will have the power to nominate candidates for the 2028 National Assembly elections and significantly impact the party's power dynamics, potentially influencing the next presidential election. President Yoon Suk-yeol called for party unity in a video message.

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2. SocietyLawElectionsAsiaNorth America

   Aug 17, 2026, 22:06 UTC

   Candidates Vie for Wyoming's Lone House Seat

   Multiple Republican candidates are competing in Wyoming's primary election to become the state's next member of Congress. The crowded race has seen millions in spending and infighting over money, lawsuits, candidate forums, and more. Key candidates include Secretary of State Chuck Gray, businessman Reid Rasner, state Senate President Bo Biteman, businessman Steve Friess, and former Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow. Issues include border security, election integrity, and representation on key House committees.

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3. PoliticsLawElectionsLeadership

   Aug 17, 2026, 18:35 UTC

   Likud Party Primaries Underway

   The Likud party primaries are currently taking place. Polls opened at 10:00 and are scheduled to close at 21:00. As of now, 53% of eligible voters have participated.

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4. PoliticsElectionsProtestMiddle East

   Aug 17, 2026, 15:28 UTC

   Russian Court Bars Anti-War Party Yabloko from Elections

   The Supreme Court of Russia has excluded the Yabloko party from the upcoming parliamentary elections. Yabloko was the last remaining party in the country that openly positioned itself against the war in Ukraine. The party's appeal against its exclusion was rejected by the court.

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5. PoliticsRegulatorsElectionsMiddle East

   Aug 17, 2026, 14:47 UTC

   Trump Criticizes Fox News' Shannon Bream

   President Trump has criticized Fox News host Shannon Bream on his Truth Social platform. He accused her of only presenting negative guests, charts, and polls, and ignoring the administration's record of success. Trump mentioned achievements such as border control, record stock-market highs, massive investment, military wins, and low crime rates. He described her show as 'beyond redemption' and suggested that his supporters, MAGA, already see through it.

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6. PoliticsElections

   Aug 17, 2026, 11:13 UTC

   Kim Min-seok Elected as Democratic Party Representative

   Kim Min-seok has been elected as the new representative of the Democratic Party, defeating Jung Cheong-rye in a runoff vote. The election took place at the convention center in Daejeon, with Kim receiving 54.08% of the final votes. In his acceptance speech, Kim emphasized his commitment to creating a cooperative relationship between the party and the government of Lee Jae-myung, and expressed his determination to overcome internal and external challenges.

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7. PoliticsBillRegulatorsElectionsMiddle East

   Aug 17, 2026, 09:04 UTC

   SPS Running Independently in Elections

   The Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) will run independently in the upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections. Party president Ivica Dačić dismissed speculation about talks with the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) regarding a pre-election coalition. The SPS will have its own presidential candidate and has agreed that city, municipal, and district boards must submit lists of candidates by August 25.

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