Electoral authorities
Coverage of Electoral authorities in the Nexus archive.
- Holding by-election to replace disgraced lawmaker low priority, John Lee says
Hong Kong leader John Lee stated that holding a by-election to replace William Wong Kam-fai, who resigned after a drink-driving arrest, is a lower priority than preparing for three upcoming polls over the next 18 months. Lee emphasized that electoral authorities must consider the necessity of the by-election alongside manpower and logistics.
- Why Algeria still holds elections when the outcomes are predetermined
Algerian elections maintain predetermined outcomes due to strict candidate filtering and entrenched power structures, with low voter turnout and the ruling National Liberation Front expected to retain parliamentary control. The process prioritizes regime stability over meaningful political engagement.
- Conservative politician Keiko Fujimori is winner of Peru’s presidential runoff election, electoral authorities declare
Keiko Fujimori, a conservative politician, won Peru’s presidential runoff election according to electoral authorities. The declaration was made by official sources in Lima, Peru.
- Algerians vote in parliamentary elections overshadowed by candidate bans
Algerians voted in parliamentary elections as 269 candidates were barred from running for the 407-seat lower house. Concerns over turnout and low attendance at official campaign events marked the election process.
- Trump-endorsed Abelardo de la Espriella winner of Colombia’s presidential runoff election, electoral authorities declare
Abelardo de la Espriella, endorsed by Donald Trump, won Colombia’s presidential runoff election according to electoral authorities. The victory was officially declared by the authorities.
- Peru faces drawn-out count as presidential race goes down to the wire
Peru's presidential run-off election remains too close to call, with conservative politician Keiko Fujimori leading nationalist congressman Roberto Sanchez by a narrow margin as 58% of ballots are counted. The outcome, expected to be tight, may take days to determine amid concerns about surging crime.
- Peru’s election chief steps down amid frustration over long vote count
Peru’s election chief has resigned amid growing frustration over delays in ballot delivery and other missteps during election day, which have led to dissatisfaction with electoral authorities.
- Peru election results delayed after thousands get a one-day voting extension
Peru's presidential election results were delayed due to logistical issues, prompting a one-day voting extension for over 52,000 Lima residents and some abroad. The election faces challenges including crime and corruption, with 35 candidates vying for the presidency amid a divided electorate.