ELECTION RESULTS

May 26 2025POLITICS

Venezuela's Election: A Tale of Low Turnout and Political Divisions

Venezuela's recent elections saw a significant number of opposition parties choosing to boycott the polls. This decision was driven by their belief that the elections were orchestrated to favor the ruling party. The United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), led by President Nicolás Maduro, declared a landslide victory. The electoral council, largely seen as loyal t...

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May 19 2025POLITICS

Portugal's Political Shake-Up: A New Force Emerges

Portugal is in the middle of a political storm. The country just had its third election in three years. The outcome? Another minority government and a big win for the far-right party, Chega. The center-right Democratic Alliance, led by the Social Democratic Party, won the most seats. But 89 out of 230 isn't enough for a majority. This means they'll have to play nice...

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May 18 2025POLITICS

Romania's Election Shifts: A Surprising Turn of Events

The recent election in Romania has left many people talking. The country has been closely watched by other nations, especially those in Europe and the United States. The election saw a high turnout, with nearly 65 percent of Romanians casting their votes. This was a significant increase from the first round, where only about 53 percent of voters participated. The...

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May 03 2025POLITICS

Australian Voters Choose Stability Over Change

In a surprising turn of events, Australia's center-left Labor Party has managed to keep its hold on power. This victory comes as a big blow to the conservative Liberal Party, which saw its leader, Peter Dutton, lose his seat in the outer suburbs of Brisbane. Dutton had been in this position for over two decades, so this loss is quite significant. Peter Dutton took r...

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May 03 2025POLITICS

The Rise of Reform UK: A New Force in Politics

Reform UK has made significant strides in the recent elections, securing a notable victory. The party has taken over 10 local councils and won two mayoral positions. Additionally, they have added a new member to their parliamentary team. This success came at the cost of both the Labour and Conservative parties, which are now trying to understand the reasons behind th...

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Apr 30 2025POLITICS

Canada's New PM Faces Tough Talks with Trump

Canada has a new prime minister, Mark Carney. He won the recent election, but his party didn't get enough votes to rule alone. This means he'll have to work with other parties to get things done. One of his big tasks will be talking to the US President, Donald Trump. Trump called to say congrats on the win and they plan to meet soon. Both leaders said they want to wo...

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Apr 29 2025POLITICS

A Shift in Canadian Politics: Poilievre's Unexpected Loss

In a surprising turn of events, Pierre Poilievre, the leader of Canada's Conservative Party, has lost his seat in the House of Commons. The news, projected by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, marks a significant change in the political landscape. Poilievre, who had been a member of parliament since 2005, was defeated in his Ottawa-area riding by Liberal Party c...

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Apr 14 2025POLITICS

Ecuador's Choice: A New Leader Emerges

Ecuador has a new leader. Daniel Noboa won the presidential election. This happened on a Sunday. The National Electoral Council made the announcement. They said Noboa had an unassailable lead. This was with 90% of the votes counted. Noboa's victory was not a surprise. He had won a previous election against the same opponent. That was in a snap election earlier in the...

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Apr 13 2025POLITICS

Gabon's New Leader: A Fresh Start or More of the Same?

Gabon has a new leader. Brice Oligui Nguema won the presidential election with a huge lead. The Interior Ministry shared the news on Sunday. They said Nguema got about 90 percent of the votes. His closest competitor, Alain Claude Bilie-By-Nze, only got around 3 percent. This result was expected. Nguema led a military takeover in 2023. He ended the 55-year rule of the...

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

A Stand for Democracy: Wisconsin's Supreme Court Race

In the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court race, a conservative candidate named Brad Schimel showed true sportsmanship. When the news came in that his liberal opponent, Susan Crawford, had won, Schimel did not hesitate to call her and concede. This might not seem like a big deal, but in today's political climate, it is. At his watch party, Schimel's supporters were not h...

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