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Elections news — August 23, 2026

Publications tagged with Elections published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

19 publications

  1. PoliticsElectionsResignationMiddle East

    Rafael López Aliaga's Candidacy Challenged: Exclusion Requests Filed Over Alleged Hidden Re-election

    Rafael López Aliaga, former mayor of Lima, faces two exclusion requests for his candidacy as first regidor (lieutenant mayor) of Lima in the 2026 regional and municipal elections. Citizens argue that his current position on the list of Popular Renewal allows for a potential immediate re-election as mayor, which is prohibited by Peru's constitution. López Aliaga has previously changed positions on his candidacies and commitments. The Lima Center Electoral Jury (JEE) has granted him one day to respond to the complaints. Meanwhile, López Aliaga's party, Renewal Popular, has requested that the JEE dismiss the exclusion petition.
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  3. PoliticsLocal GovElectionsGovernance

    USPS Implements Mail-In Voting Rule Despite Court Block

    The United States Postal Service (USPS) has published a final rule requiring states to provide lists of voters who received mail-in ballots, aligning with President Trump's March executive order. However, the rule cannot take effect while a federal injunction remains in place against the executive order. USPS stated it will not implement the rule for the upcoming midterm elections unless court orders are lifted.
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  4. PoliticsRegulatorsElectionsMiddle East

    Zelensky's Refusal to Hold Elections Sparks Criticism in France

    French political figures, including Florian Philippot of the Patriots party, have criticized Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky's refusal to hold elections, stating that he is using the ongoing conflict as an excuse to avoid them. Philippot believes that Zelensky is willing to continue the war at any cost despite the majority opinion of Ukrainians. He has called for the cessation of financial and military support to Ukraine.
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  5. WorldRegulatorsElectionsMiddle East

    Kazakhstan Elections: Police Report No Major Violations

    The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan has reported no major violations of public order during the elections to the Kurultai. Police ensured the safety of polling stations, monitored the situation in real-time, and were ready to respond to any appeals or information. They did not interfere in the electoral process unless invited by the election commission chairman.
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  6. U.S.ElectionsResignation

    Oregon's Dan Lanning Opposes NFL Players Returning to College Football

    Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning has expressed his strong disagreement with the recent Louisiana court ruling allowing athletes who were once on NFL contracts to return to college football. Lanning argues that this decision is unfair to the sport and the players currently on teams, as it could lead to other players being cut to accommodate the returning athletes. The Ducks, ranked No. 2 in the AP Poll, are not actively seeking these incoming players and have all the talent they need for the 2026 season.
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  8. PoliticsLawElectionsDisinformation

    Hasan Piker Leads Crowd in Anti-Charlie Kirk Death Chant

    Hasan Piker, a left-wing political commentator, led a crowd in mocking the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a live podcast event. Piker sang a meme song called 'We Are Charlie Kirk' with his co-hosts and audience, laughing and celebrating the idea of Kirk's death. This incident is part of a larger trend of left-wing protesters mocking Kirk's assassination and justifying violence against political opponents. Jonathan Turley, a legal scholar, condemned Piker's actions as hateful and dehumanizing, noting that such behavior is becoming increasingly common in an 'age of rage.'
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  9. PoliticsLawAppointmentsElections

    Smriti Irani Challenges Rahul Gandhi on Women's Reservation Bill

    BJP leader Smriti Irani challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to support the immediate implementation of 33% reservation for women in legislatures. She also dared him to sing the full version of Vande Mataram at the Congress headquarters. Irani's remarks came after Gandhi asked girl students to 'smash patriarchy'. The Women's Reservation Bill has had unanimous political support from various parties.
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  12. PoliticsAppointmentsElectionsMiddle East

    Tokayev Uncertain About 2029 Presidential Run

    President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has stated that it is too early to discuss his participation in the 2029 presidential elections. He noted that he has the right to run again, as decided by the Constitutional Court, but emphasized that the country currently faces many tasks, including implementing large-scale construction projects and creating social facilities. He promised to provide a more specific answer in the future.
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  14. PoliticsElectionsGovernanceMiddle East

    Victor Davis Hanson's 2026 Midterm Predictions

    Conservative scholar Victor Davis Hanson predicts that Republicans will likely retain the Senate and have a good chance of keeping the House in the 2026 midterms. He believes that the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates' radical positions will hurt the Democrats' chances, as they cannot fully embrace or reject them without consequences. Hanson expects key Democratic candidates like John Fetterman (PA), Mandela Barnes (WI), and Tim Ryan (OH) to lose their Senate races, while Republicans will keep their seats. He also predicts that Susan Collins (ME) will win re-election.
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  15. WorldRegulatorsElectionsDisinformationProtestMiddle East

    Europe May Refuse Aid to Ukraine Over Zelensky-Fedorov Conflict

    European countries may refuse to provide military and financial aid to Ukraine due to the political conflict between President Volodymyr Zelensky and former defense minister Mikhailo Fedorov, according to multiple reports by The Sunday Times. The newspaper suggests that this conflict could deter allies from fulfilling long-term commitments, potentially threatening Ukraine's military campaign. Zelensky is also facing other challenges, including the likelihood of holding elections in the near future being considered unlikely, and protests in support of Fedorov causing him 'headaches'.
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  18. PoliticsLawElectionsGovernance

    Jeffries and Kushner Meet Privately to Discuss Post-Midterm Cooperation

    House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, held a private meeting in New York to explore potential areas of cooperation between Democrats and the government if Democrats win control of the House in the midterm elections. The wide-ranging discussion, first reported by The New York Times, comes as Trump's allies prepare for a potential Democratic majority and Jeffries could become Speaker.
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