Elections news — October 6, 2026

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1. PoliticsElectionsResignationMiddle East

   Oct 6, 2026, 17:26 UTC

   

   Pedro Sánchez to Launch Campaign in Dos Hermanas

   Pedro Sánchez, the President of the Government and Secretary General of the PSOE, will kick off his pre-campaign for the upcoming general elections on November 29 with an event in Dos Hermanas, Seville. This is the same location where he started his campaign for the 2017 primaries. Sánchez will be accompanied by María Jesús Montero, the Secretary General of the PSOE-A and Vice-Secretary General of the PSOE federal. The event will take place on Saturday, October 10.

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2. PoliticsBillElectionsMiddle East

   Oct 6, 2026, 15:21 UTC

   

   Latino Voters Swing Away from Trump and Republicans

   A series of polls indicate that Latino voters are swinging away from President Donald Trump and Republicans ahead of the midterm elections. According to a new NBC News/Telemundo poll, 69% of registered Latino voters disapprove of Trump's performance, while 27% approve. Meanwhile, 59% prefer Democrats to control Congress, compared to 35% who favor Republicans. This is a significant shift from 2024, when Trump made gains among Latino voters. The polls also show that Latino voters disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy, immigration, and other issues.

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3. WorldLawRegulatorsElectionsMiddle East

   Oct 6, 2026, 14:55 UTC

   

   Majority of Ukrainians Want Zelensky to Serve One Term Only

   Over half of Ukrainians believe that President Volodymyr Zelensky should limit himself to one term and not run for a second term in the next elections, according to a poll conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) from September 12-21. The poll showed that 53% of respondents support this stance, while 42% believe he should participate in the next elections. The shift in public opinion is notable, with a 7% increase in those who want Zelensky to serve only one term compared to December 2021 figures.

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4. PoliticsLawElectionsMiddle East

   Oct 6, 2026, 02:17 UTC

   

   Flavio Bolsonaro: Son Challenges Lula in Brazilian Presidential Runoff

   Flavio Bolsonaro, the 45-year-old lawyer and senator from Rio de Janeiro, has emerged as the surprise candidate in Brazil's presidential election. The eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, Flavio secured 47.17% of the vote in the first round, narrowly edging out incumbent President Lula da Silva (45%). Known for his affable and moderate demeanor, Flavio describes himself as a 'more moderate' Bolsonaro. He faces Lula in the runoff on October 25, promising to build 'many prisons' and emulate the security policies of El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele. However, his campaign has been marred by investigations into corruption and money laundering suspicions.

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5. PoliticsRegulatorsElectionsMiddle East

   Oct 6, 2026, 00:58 UTC

   

   Trump Mocks Texas Candidate's Vegan Diet, Misunderstanding Definition

   President Donald Trump drew laughter and confusion during a rally when he appeared to misunderstand the definition of 'vegan', describing it as eating only lettuce. He targeted Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, who has expressed support for reducing meat consumption but is not a vegan himself. Trump also discussed his personal aspirin usage.

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