runoff election
Coverage of runoff election in the Nexus archive.
- Peru right-wing presidential hopeful Fujimori appears poised to win runoff
Peru's right-wing presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori appears to have built an unassailable lead in the runoff election. Official figures show her leading as vote counting nears completion.
- Peru right-wing presidential hopeful Fujimori appears poised to win runoff
Peru's right-wing presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori built what may be an unassailable lead as vote counting for the runoff election entered its final stages, official figures showed.
- South Carolina voters choose between 2 Trump-backed candidates for governor in runoff
South Carolina voters selected the Republican governor nominee in a runoff between Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson, both endorsed by President Donald Trump. Trump initially supported Evette but later endorsed both candidates, complicating voter guidance. The race featured intense campaigning, including a contentious debate, with voters emphasizing either experience or a fresh perspective.
- When to Expect Results in Maryland, New York, South Carolina and Utah
Voters in Maryland, New York, and Utah participated in primaries, while South Carolina held a runoff election. Voting took place at Public School 56 in Brooklyn on Tuesday morning.
- Trump-endorsed de la Espriella holds slim lead in Colombia’s election as his rival challenges vote
Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative political outsider, holds a slim lead in Colombia's runoff election. His rival has challenged the vote.
- Colombia’s Stock Market Soars Past 2,500 in a Pre-Runoff Surge
Colombia's COLCAP stock market index rose 4.02% to 2,502.96 on June 19, surpassing the 2,500 level for the first time amid investor optimism ahead of the June 21 runoff election.
- Trump-backed candidate sparks runoff against popular prosecutor in key gubernatorial race
Trump-backed Oklahoma state Sen. Mike Mazzei and Attorney General Gentner Drummond advanced to an August 25 runoff in the Republican gubernatorial primary, defeating other candidates in a crowded race. Mazzei, endorsed by Trump, faces Drummond, who emphasizes his military service and tough-on-crime record. Both candidates highlight ties to Trump's agenda.
- The Latin American Pulse · Monday, June 15, 2026
Colombia is counting down to a tight runoff election on June 21, with campaigning concluding over the weekend. The article was first published on The Rio Times.
- Progressive Nithya Raman advances to November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
Nithya Raman, a progressive city council member, will face Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in a November runoff after both advanced from the primary. Republican candidate Spencer Pratt, a former reality TV personality, was eliminated from the race. The election tests voter support for progressive policies addressing homelessness and housing costs in a heavily Democratic city.
- Progressive Nithya Raman beats Spencer Pratt to take 2nd spot in LA mayor's race
Progressive city council member Nithya Raman defeated former reality television star Spencer Pratt to advance to a November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. The runoff sets up a matchup between two Democrats and former political allies.
- Peru Bonds Edge Lower as Election Result Hangs in the Balance
Peru's bonds decreased as the election result remains uncertain, with electoral officials and military members present at a polling station in Lima during the runoff election.
- Spencer Pratt or Nithya Raman? See primary election updates in race for LA mayor
The primary election for Los Angeles mayor remains too close to call, with Nithya Raman gaining ground on Spencer Pratt as both vie for the November runoff against Karen Bass. Vote counting continues, with final results delayed due to outstanding ballots, and California Secretary of State Shirley Weber emphasizes accuracy in the process.
- Peru’s Politics Are a Disaster, but Does It Matter?
Peru's runoff election on June 7th will determine the next president from two candidates, down from thirty-six in the first round. The article questions whether the political turmoil impacts the economy.
- Karen Bass to face runoff election amid tough challenge from Spencer Pratt and more top headlines
Karen Bass will face a runoff election after a challenge from Spencer Pratt. Additional news includes a Trump-endorsed candidate conceding in a primary upset, a SWAT and FBI standoff at a Chase Bank due to a bomb threat, and Ford recalling 4,653 vehicles.
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass pulled into a runoff in her race for a second term
Mayor Karen Bass will face a challenger in a one-on-one runoff in November. The runoff is part of her race for a second term.
- Pro-Trump candidate pulls ahead in Colombia presidential vote as ruling party sows doubt in results
Abelardo de la Espriella, a pro-Trump candidate, led the first round of Colombia's presidential election with 44% of the vote, while Iván Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, received 41%. Cepeda and Petro disputed the results, alleging unproven claims of vote manipulation and foreign interference. The runoff election in June will determine the final outcome.
- Trailing candidate in Colombia's election questions results in first round of voting
Iván Cepeda, an ally of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, questioned the results of the first round of Colombia's presidential election after trailing behind tough-on-crime candidate Aberaldo de la Espriella. Cepeda and de la Espriella, who received 41% and 44% of votes respectively, will face a runoff in June. Both Cepeda and Petro claimed without evidence that the election results were manipulated by foreign actors.
- Colombians, weary of violence, prepare to vote in polarizing election
Colombians are preparing to vote in a polarizing presidential election that may require a runoff in June. The election reflects widespread public weariness of ongoing violence.
- Colombians, weary of violence, prepare to vote in polarizing election
Colombians are preparing to vote in a polarizing presidential election that may require a runoff in June. The election could result in a new president being elected by Sunday, but a second round is likely.
- The Los Angeles Left Is at War With Itself Over the Mayor’s Race
Two democratic socialists, Rae Huang and Nithya Raman, are competing in Los Angeles' mayoral primary against incumbent Karen Bass and right-wing candidate Spencer Pratt. Leftists are divided over whether to prioritize pragmatic support for Raman to block Pratt or ideological alignment with Huang's bolder platform. Neither candidate has secured enough support to challenge Bass directly, with polls showing Huang below 10% and Raman potentially competing for second place.
- Republicans ramp up attacks against Talarico after Paxton wins runoff
Texas Republicans are intensifying attacks against state Democratic Rep. James Talarico following Ken Paxton's runoff victory over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe interviewed Talarico about Paxton's win.
- Takeaways from Ken Paxton's Texas runoff win over John Cornyn
Ken Paxton, Texas' Attorney General, defeated four-term Senator John Cornyn in a Republican runoff election, aided by a late endorsement from President Donald Trump. Cornyn conceded the race, marking another loss for an incumbent Republican in the 2020 election cycle.
- Mayor Karen Bass is in the toughest reelection fight of her career. She says she intends to win it
Mayor Karen Bass faces a challenging reelection battle, likely requiring a runoff in Tuesday's primary. Critics argue her challenges extend beyond the homelessness crisis and the Palisades fire.
- Allred defeats Johnson in heated Texas 33 Democratic runoff race
Colin Allred, a former Congressman, defeated State Rep. Julie Johnson in Tuesday's Democratic runoff election to secure the nomination for Texas' 33rd Congressional District. The race was described as heated, highlighting the competitive nature of the contest.
- Texas Democrats reject House candidate who called for imprisoning Zionists
Texas Democrats rejected a House candidate in a runoff election due to his call for imprisoning Zionists, which party leaders labeled antisemitic. The outcome tested the Democratic Party's ability to distance itself from controversial left-wing figures.
- Cornyn Crushed: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Runoffs in Texas
Ken Paxton, the Republican attorney general of Texas, defeated Senator John Cornyn in a runoff election on Tuesday. The victory marks a significant political shift in the state's Senate race.
- As Republicans Battled in the Runoff, Talarico Sought to Unify Democrats
State Representative James Talarico of Texas aimed to unify Democrats amid Republican primary battles in a March runoff election. His efforts were highlighted at a rally in Austin following the primary.
- 5 Big Moments in the Texas Republican Senate Race
The Texas Republican Senate race between incumbent John Cornyn and challenger Ken Paxton is heading to a runoff election on Tuesday. The campaign has been shaped by five key developments, though the article does not specify their nature.
- Colombia’s Cepeda Seen Defeating Conservative Rivals in Runoff
Colombian presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda is expected to defeat conservative rivals in a runoff election. The news highlights his potential victory over conservative opposition in a critical political contest.