By-elections
Coverage of By-elections in the Nexus archive.
- Four new senators take oath of office
Four new senators took the oath of office after winning by-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) last Saturday in their constituencies.
- #EkitiDecides2026: Outcome of poll will guide future Electoral Act amendments – Official
An official stated that the Ekiti governorship election and other by-elections will assess the effectiveness of the current electoral framework, with outcomes potentially guiding future amendments to the Electoral Act.
- As Carney eyes Liberal majority government, there are risks for him and Poilievre
By-elections on Monday may strengthen Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party position, but concerns remain about whether the party's 'big tent' strategy could backfire. Tassie Carney's push for a Liberal majority faces risks, including challenges from Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.
- Carney on verge of Liberal majority government as votes cast in three by-elections
The Liberal Party is close to achieving a majority government in Canada after winning by-elections in three constituencies. The potential gain of one more seat could strengthen the Canadian PM's hold on power following the defection of several Conservative MPs.