Elections 2026

The article details a dispute over Senate nominations and the allocation of Brazil's campaign fund. The former first lady claims the party's women’s wing was promised 17 of 54 Senate nominations but received only three. The campaign fund is distributed based on lower-house seats, votes, and Senate seats, with a multiplier for votes for women running for the lower house.

The article discusses concerns that Zambia's 2026 elections may be influenced by legal maneuvers rather than voter choices. It highlights the potential risk of voters perceiving the election outcome as a result of legal strategies instead of democratic voting processes.

The article raises concerns that Zambian voters may perceive the August 2026 election outcome as influenced by legal strategies rather than actual voting. It questions whether Zambia's democratic progress is deteriorating.