36 h. ago Local elections 2025: Everything you need to know as millions to vote in May

Everything you need to know about the local elections are taking place across the UK in May

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4 d. ago Coup leader favourite in presidential race as Gabon goes to the polls

Self-styled anti-corruption crusader Brice Nguema helped overthrow Bongo family dynasty in August 2023An estimated 1 million Gabonese citizens head to the polls on Saturday to vote in the country’s first presidential election since an August 2023 coup ended the 55-year Bongo family dynasty. For Brice Nguema, the junta leader turned civilian head of state, it could be a chance to cement his democratic credentials.Last November, 860,000 registered voters approved a referendum for a new constitution with two seven-year presidential terms and an amnesty for participants in the removal of Ali Bongo, who had succeeded his father in 2009. Officials are yet to release data on the updated voters’ register but previously said they expected an additional 300,000 new registrations, including from those who have recently come of age. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago The House passed a requirement to prove US citizenship to vote. This is how it could affect voting

Voting rights groups warn legislation passed by the House requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for anyone registering to vote could disenfranchise millions of Americans

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5 d. ago US House passes bill requiring people to prove citizenship in order to vote

Supporters say bill is aimed at preventing noncitizens from voting in US elections, but critics say it’s voter suppressionUS politics live – latest updatesThe US House approved a bill on Thursday that would require people to prove they are citizens when they register to vote, which opponents claim could disenfranchise millions of Americans.The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or the Save Act, which was approved on a 220-208 vote, is aimed at eliminating rare instances of noncitizens voting in US elections based on the false belief that large numbers of noncitizens are voting. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Elon Musk’s PAC alters video with $1m woman saying she was paid to vote

‘I did exactly what Elon Musk told everyone to do: sign the petition, refer friends and family, vote, and now I have a million dollars,’ said check recipient in first video

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2 w. ago Local elections 2025: Guide to locations, timings and key numbers

There are 23 local authorities holding elections, including 14 county councils.

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