July 27
Coverage of July 27 in the Nexus archive.
- 1 killed, several injured in violent clashes in PoK polls
One person was killed and several injured during violent clashes in the PoK polls. The elections, originally scheduled for July 27, are being held in three phases from July 27 to August 10.
- MBBS, BDS application portal to be reopened on July 26
The MBBS and BDS application portal will reopen on July 26 and remain open until 3 p.m. on July 27. Students can apply or complete their applications during this period.
- Deadline to request absentee ballot for Tennessee’s August primary approaching
The deadline for Tennessee voters to request absentee ballots for the August 6 primary election is Monday, July 27. Early voting is underway until August 1, with new early voting sites added in Davidson County. The primary includes a Republican gubernatorial race and challenges to Sen. Bill Hagerty.
- Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats’ quest for nominee
Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine Senate race, ending a campaign backed by progressive leaders. His withdrawal followed a sexual assault allegation he denied, prompting Maine Democrats to seek a new nominee before July 27.
- Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats’ quest for nominee
Graham Platner withdrew from Maine’s U.S. Senate race, ending a campaign supported by progressive leaders like Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna. His withdrawal, following sexual assault allegations he denied, forces Democrats to find a new nominee by July 27 to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
- Maine Senate Democratic nominee suspends campaign amid sexual assault allegations
Graham Platner, Maine Senate Democratic nominee, suspended his campaign following sexual assault allegations. Jenny Racicot accused Platner of forcing himself on her in 2021. The Maine Democratic Party plans to hold a convention to select a new nominee by July 27.
- Pasadena City Council Cancels June 29 Meeting, Confirms Additional Summer Cancellations
Pasadena City Council cancelled its June 29 meeting and additional summer dates (July 6, July 27, August 3) as noted on the city's agenda portal. During June sessions, the council advanced the fiscal year 2026–27 budget and capital planning process, continued housing and land-use policy discussions, and approved routine items like contracts and grants.