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Elections news — October 19, 2026

Publications tagged with Elections published on October 19, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. PoliticsBillRegulatorsElectionsMiddle East

    Bosnian Minister Threatens to Expel Serbian Diplomats Over Elections

    Bosnia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Elmedin Konaković, has issued an ultimatum to Serbia, stating that if Serbia proceeds with organizing parliamentary elections on Bosnian territory without permission, Bosnian ministers will not support the process. Konaković threatened to expel staff of the Serbian embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) who participate in organizing the voting without consent.
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  2. PoliticsElectionsMiddle East

    Israeli Election Polls: Netanyahu Bloc Leads, Winter and Yaalon Expected to Pass Threshold

    The latest Israeli election polls show Netanyahu's bloc leading with 57-62 seats, while the opposition bloc has 49-51 seats. The Arab parties are projected to win 14-15 seats. Aya Winter and Itamar Ben-Gvir are expected to pass the electoral threshold, with Winter's party projected to win 4-5 seats and Ben-Gvir's party winning 6-7 seats. The polls also indicate that Naftali Bennett's Yamina party is likely to win 7-8 seats.
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  3. PoliticsLawRegulatorsElectionsMiddle East

    Sen. Elissa Slotkin Wants Prosecutions to Deter Young Conservatives from Trump Admin

    Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) sparked controversy by stating she wants to prosecute Trump administration officials to deter young conservatives from working there. She aims to create 'signature cases' to make prospective hires think twice about joining the administration, hoping to instill fear of potential problems. Her comments drew criticism from both legal scholars and conservative students.
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    Netanyahu Denies Promising EU Ben Gvir's Exclusion, Vows Senior Role

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed claims by far-right Minister Itamar Ben Gvir that he promised European countries Ben Gvir would not be part of the next government. Netanyahu reassured Ben Gvir that he will hold a senior role in his upcoming administration. However, Netanyahu ruled out giving Ben Gvir the Defense or National Security ministries, keeping them under Likud's control.
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    Israel's Election: Arab Vote Could Determine Outcome

    Israel's upcoming election on October 27 could see the Arab vote playing a decisive role. For the first time, all parties representing Palestinian citizens have vowed to try to change the government, aiming to oust Benjamin Netanyahu. Mansour Abbas, leader of the United Arab List, is offering a partnership with Gadi Eisenkot, the opposition's leading candidate. However, Eisenkot has so far ruled out forming a government with Arab parties due to ideological differences. Netanyahu, meanwhile, is campaigning on the threat of an 'Eisenkot-Abbas' alliance.
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    Majority of Americans Believe Country is on 'Wrong Track', Disapprove of Trump Ahead of Midterms

    A series of polls conducted by NBC News reveal that a significant majority of Americans, 71%, believe the country is on the 'wrong track'. This sentiment is the highest recorded since Trump's second term began in January 2021. Additionally, 66% of respondents disapprove of Trump's performance as president, with 58% believing his policies are harmful to America. The economy is the top concern for Americans, with 31% citing it as their primary worry, and 44% reporting that their financial situation has worsened compared to last year.
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    First Presidential Debate Between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro

    Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) and Lula (PT) faced off in the first direct debate on Sunday, October 18, promoted by Band and the 'Estado'. The debate, which was broadcast live, marked the first time the two candidates met since the beginning of the presidential campaign. The debate covered various topics, including health, public debt, and drug trafficking. The campaigns considered it a 'nerves test' and predicted that the candidate who kept their composure would win.
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