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Elections news — October 24, 2026

Publications tagged with Elections published on October 24, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

7 publications

  1. WorldRegulatorsElectionsMiddle East

    FF Plus Fields Former ANC Members Ahead of South African Elections

    The Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus) is expanding its reach by nominating former African National Congress (ANC) members Siphiwe Mhlongo and Daniel Makgobola to contest wards in Mabopane and Soweto for the upcoming November 4 local government elections in South Africa. This strategic move aims to attract voters dissatisfied with their local municipalities' performance and could add a new dimension to the political contest in these areas.
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  2. PoliticsElectionsResignationMiddle East

    Israeli Election Polls Show Close Race Between Netanyahu and Lapid

    Four days before the Israeli elections, polls show a tight race between Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud and Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid. Netanyahu's bloc has 50-59 seats, while Lapid's bloc has 52-56 seats. The Joint Arab List has 9-16 seats, holding the key to forming a majority government. Yamina party leads with 23 seats in some polls, while Likud ranges from 20 to 26 seats. Bennett is seen as the most suitable candidate for Prime Minister by 44% of respondents, ahead of Netanyahu at 38%.
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  3. WorldLawElectionsAsiaMiddle East

    War in Ukraine Focuses on Donbas Region, Says Rubio

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly emphasized that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is primarily about the Donbas region. According to Rubio, the war is not about all of Ukraine, but rather a specific territory that makes up around 11% of the country. Russia wants to acquire this region but has been unable to do so militarily, while Ukraine refuses to give it up due to issues of sovereignty and long-term security. Rubio believes that a compromise where both sides make concessions is necessary to end the war.
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  4. PoliticsElectionsMiddle EastIsrael

    Gadi Eisenkot: Former Army Chief Challenges Netanyahu in Israeli Elections

    Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israeli army chief, is running for prime minister against Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot, who served as chief of staff from 2015 to 2019, is presenting himself as a tough security candidate who opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state and advocates for aggressive military strategies. He is the main rival to Netanyahu in the upcoming elections, with polls showing their blocs neck and neck.
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  5. WorldJudiciaryElectionsMiddle East

    AI Manipulation Threatens Brazilian Elections

    AI-generated disinformation is flooding Brazil's internet ahead of Sunday's presidential elections, posing a significant challenge to authorities tasked with protecting the vote's integrity. Strict regulations against electoral falsehoods and AI use have been implemented, but enforcement has proven difficult due to the rapid spread of deceptive content and insufficient moderation efforts by tech companies. The prevalence of AI-generated disinformation, including fake polls, crowds, and manipulated candidate videos, has raised concerns about the election's fairness and the potential influence of external interference.
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