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Elections news — October 29, 2026

Publications tagged with Elections published on October 29, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. PoliticsElectionsIndictmentMiddle East

    Nicki Minaj Slams NY Gov. Kathy Hochul as 'Evil', Endorses Opponent Bruce Blakeman

    Rapper Nicki Minaj has publicly criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul, calling her an 'evil woman' who will 'not escape God’s wrath'. Minaj urged New Yorkers to vote for Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman instead. Hochul responded by suggesting Minaj should 'get offline' and 'stop going to Trump rallies'. The exchange comes ahead of the state's gubernatorial election on Tuesday.
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  2. PoliticsAppointmentsElectionsLeadership

    Likud Requests Extension of Voting Hours; Election Committee Investigates Foreign Funding Allegations

    Likud, along with Shas and Otzma Yehudit, requested an extension of voting hours from the Central Elections Committee. The committee is currently examining this request. Meanwhile, the committee's chairman, Nava Solberg, has ordered an investigation into allegations of foreign funding influencing Israeli elections, with the head of the Shin Bet, David Zini, tasked to present findings within a week.
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  3. U.S.LawElectionsNorth America

    Cuban Americans Maintain Republican Support Despite Rejecting Trump's Deportations

    A survey by Florida International University reveals that 68% of Cuban Americans in southern Florida support Republican candidates for Congress, maintaining their record support for the party despite two-thirds disapproving of increased deportations under President Trump's administration. The 'Cuba 2026 Survey' also found that 57% of Cubans in Florida support the war in Iran, and two-thirds back Trump's policy against Havana. Most Cuban Americans expect major political change in Cuba within five years and support Trump's tougher measures towards Havana.
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  4. PoliticsRegulatorsElectionsNorth America

    Mahayuti and MVA Split Maharashtra Council Seats; Nagpur Result Pending

    In the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, the ruling Mahayuti alliance has won two seats, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has also secured two seats. The result for the Nagpur seat is still awaited. The Mahayuti was leading in the Pune and Amravati Teachers’ constituencies and the Nagpur Graduates’ constituency. The MVA is ahead in two seats. Preferential votes will play a crucial role in determining the final outcome.
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  5. PoliticsElectionsAsia

    DOJ Alleges 22,000 Non-Citizens on California Voter Rolls; LA County Disputes Findings

    The Department of Justice (DOJ) claims that there are 22,000 non-citizens registered to vote in California, with some having already voted. The DOJ provided a list of these suspected non-citizens to California officials. However, Los Angeles County, which sampled 200 names from the list, disputes the findings, stating that nearly 30% of the sampled individuals had voted before. A federal judge denied the DOJ's request to set aside these ballots, citing potential disruption to the election process and state sovereignty.
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  6. PoliticsElectionsGovernanceIsrael

    Eisenkot to Form Government After Netanyahu's Defeat

    Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot is set to form a government following the defeat of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the recent elections. Exit polls and preliminary results indicate that Eisenkot's bloc has secured more seats than Netanyahu's, although neither has a majority. Eisenkot has vowed to represent 'all Israeli citizens equally' and to work towards a 'Zionist mobilization government'. He has also criticized Netanyahu's leadership and promised to address issues such as mandatory military service for all and dismantling Hamas.
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