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    Voting is under way in Brazil's 2026 general elections, with searches spiking around polling places ('colégio eleitoral'), voting hours and voter rules. Outlets report polling times for the first round, guidance on what voters may and may not do during and after voting, and the size of the electorate, estimated at record levels. Regional coverage highlights growing numbers of voters over 70 and rising young-voter declines in Paraná. One report describes a man shot outside a polling place in Diadema.

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    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is holding a round of contacts to decide whether to call early general elections, with reports suggesting he is leaning toward an advance while pending a firm date. Regional PSOE leaders are pressing him to move now, calling it a "window of opportunity" with citizens awakened. Meanwhile, Sumar has urgently convened a meeting of allied parties to speed up coordination with its candidate in a climate of anticipated elections. Sánchez is also weighing passing housing decrees after announcing a vote.

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    Regional leaders of Spain's Socialist Party (PSOE) are pressing Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to call a general election now. Speaking to El Mundo, they argue there is "a window of opportunity now that citizens have awoken," reflecting internal concern that the party's current momentum in the polls may not last and that delaying a vote could cost them.

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    Pedro Sánchez, Spain's prime minister, is a leading search trend. Spanish outlet elDiario.es reports that the Moncloa palace is preparing an early general election and plans to rescue housing decrees that the right-wing opposition blocked in parliament. The reports suggest Sánchez is weighing a risky political gambit to break the deadlock over his housing agenda and force voters back to the polls.

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    The Conservative Party, led by Kemi Badenoch, has announced plans to abolish the £100,000 earnings threshold at which workers begin losing their personal allowance, a policy widely criticised as a 'tax trap' hitting higher earners. The pledge would effectively raise the point at which the effective 60% tax rate applies. The announcement is being debated as a bid to win back professional and middle-class voters.

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    Texas State Senator Angela Paxton, who is estranged from Attorney General Ken Paxton, appears in a TV ad urging Texans to back the Republican ticket that includes her husband. The New York Times noted she did so without saying his name. The unusual appeal from a estranged spouse endorsing her husband drew wide attention as the election nears.

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    Elected federal deputies in Alagoas draw attention▼deputados eleitos em alagoasGgoogleBR5K6 h ago

    Attention is on the list of deputies elected in the state of Alagoas, Brazil, as interest builds around congressional representation ahead of the 2026 general elections. Regional media are already profiling candidates and elected officials across the Northeast, including neighbouring states like Pernambuco, as voters and commentators weigh who will represent them in Brasília.

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    Spanish politics is fixated on the possibility of an early general election. Reports say Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, described as 'very angry', is set to make a decision this Monday, with members of his inner circle pushing him to dissolve parliament and call a snap vote. The prospect of adelanto electoral is dominating political debate in Spain, with uncertainty over whether Sánchez will take the country back to the polls and what it would mean for his government.

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    Rules on voting for senators explained ahead of 2026 elections▼apuração eleições 2026 senadorGgoogleBR50K10 h ago

    Brazilian voters are searching for details on how Senate elections will work in 2026, including whether it is possible to vote twice for the same senator. Outlets such as UOL are publishing explainers on the voting rules, clarifying how many senators each state elects and how the ballot functions.

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    Brazil is discussing 'boca de urna' polls as municipal elections take place. The electoral court stresses that conducting exit polls on election day is a crime, and reports note that the 2026 general elections will not include them. Outlets explain how exit polls work, while in Amazonas a survey will estimate votes for governor and senator. Some politicians warn against excessive judicialisation of electoral polling.

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    Brazilians went to the polls in the 2026 general election, with early tallies showing Lula leading in 44 countries and Flávio Bolsonaro in 13. Eduardo Riedel was re-elected governor of Mato Grosso do Sul in the first round, while analysts debated whether the presidential race could be decided in a single round. The vote also produced the two most-voted federal deputies in Brazil's history, and Argentine business leaders said the outcome could add to their own internal uncertainty.

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    Brazilians voted in general elections, with early counts showing Jair Bolsonaro at 47% and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at 44%, forcing a second-round runoff for the presidency. State governors and senators are being declared across the country, including Zucco in Rio Grande do Sul and Jorginho Mello in Santa Catarina. Media outlets are running live tallies, and rules on mandatory voting abroad and election-day weapon transport bans are drawing attention.

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    Brazil is holding its 2026 general elections, with the counting of ballots beginning at 5pm Brasília time, according to the Superior Electoral Court. Major outlets including UOL, Veja, O Globo, Agência Brasil and Reuters are running live coverage of the first-round results for president, senators and state governors, with real-time updates by state as tallies come in.

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    Brazil follows 2026 election vote count live▼apuração eleições 2026GgoogleDE2005 h ago

    Vote counting is underway for Brazil's 2026 general elections, with the first round of the presidential race being tallied nationwide. Polls closed and counting began at 5pm local time, according to the electoral authority TSE, which has released partial figures. Major outlets including G1, Veja and Reuters are running live coverage of results across the country.

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    Attention is turning to Brazil's 2026 general elections, with questions circulating about how the electoral process works, including how many votes are needed to elect a president, governor and senator. Discussions are emerging in Portuguese, indicating growing public interest in the rules and mechanics of the upcoming vote well ahead of the campaign.

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    Chicago Tribune releases endorsements for 2026 Illinois election▼Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for the 2026 Illinois general election✉newsWorldElections13 h ago

    The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board has published its endorsements for the 2026 Illinois general election. The board's picks cover races across the state and serve as an influential guide for voters ahead of the primary and general contests. Endorsements from the state's largest newspaper typically draw attention from candidates, party officials and voters weighing their choices.

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    Attention in Brazil is on the vote count for the Pernambuco governor race, with newsrooms running live tallies as results come in. Alongside the gubernatorial contest, focus is on which state deputies were elected, a key interest for voters tracking how state legislative seats were distributed. The count is unfolding during Brazil's general elections, with Pernambuco among the closely watched state races.

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    Brazilians search for when 2026 election results will be released▼quando sai o resultado das eleições 2026GgoogleBR2K17 h ago

    Attention is on Brazil's 2026 general elections, with voters asking when the results will be announced. Searches are rising ahead of the October vote, which will choose the president, governors, senators and federal deputies. Coverage is also focusing on electoral security measures, including reports that the military will be stationed 100 metres from polling stations from Friday, a move that has drawn public debate.

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    Spanish news outlets report that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will announce the calling of general elections and tender his resignation today. The claim is circulating widely in Spain and would mark a major turning point in the country's politics, coming amid intense pressure on the socialist leader. Details of the timing and his exact plans remain to be confirmed officially.

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    Attention is turning to Brazil's 2026 elections, with voters asking practical questions ahead of the vote. CNN Brasil addresses one of the most common queries: what time the election results will be announced after polls close. Interest in electoral logistics is building as the country prepares for next year's vote.

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    Brazil begins counting votes in 2026 elections▼apuração eleições 2026GgoogleNL2005 h ago

    Vote counting is under way across Brazil in the first round of the 2026 elections, with major outlets including G1, UOL, Veja and Nexo running live coverage of results nationwide, including Senate races and state-by-state tallies. International observer delegations are monitoring the process, with figures such as Benedita da Silva meeting observers in Rio de Janeiro.

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    Brazil is following the live count of its 2026 general elections. With 89% of ballots tallied, Flávio Bolsonaro leads the presidential race, followed by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Outlets including O Globo, BBC Brasil and UOL are publishing live results maps for president, governors and senators, and the Superior Electoral Tribunal began counting votes at 5pm Brasília time. A weapons and ammunition transport ban is in force during the voting period.

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    Snap election odds for Spain surge on betting markets▼Will Spain call a snap election in 2026? On Polymarket.⁠com odds have surged to 60 percent as Sanchez the left wing Span𝕏xES32113 h ago

    Speculation is growing that Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez could call a snap election in 2026. Odds of an early vote have surged to around 60 percent on the prediction market Polymarket, driven by Sánchez's declining popularity. Critics point to his handling of the Ceuta migration crisis and his programme of mass legalisations of undocumented migrants as key sources of discontent.

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    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called general elections for November 29 following what critics describe as the failure of his government's decrees. The announcement, reported by La Vanguardia and other outlets including El Objective, marks a sudden turn in Spanish politics, ending the current legislative period and sending voters back to the polls just months after the last national vote, with the decree controversy at the centre of the debate.

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    Brazilians search 2026 federal deputy candidates●deputados federal eleitos 2026GgoogleBR10K6 h ago

    Attention in Brazil is turning to the 2026 general elections, with searches focused on the candidates running for federal deputy and, in the capital, district deputy for the Federal District. Brazilian journalism outlet JOTA has published a full listing of everyone running for district deputy in the Federal District, as voters and observers begin sizing up the field nearly two years before the vote.

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    Attention in Brazil is turning to the 2026 general elections, with news outlets compiling lists of who is running for president, governor, senator and deputy across the country. Readers are searching for early candidate line-ups as potential contenders and party positioning start to take shape ahead of next year's vote.

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    Voters in São Paulo are searching for information about candidates for state deputy ahead of the 2026 elections. Related coverage includes lists of state deputy candidates in Rio de Janeiro for 2026, showing names, ballot numbers and parties. Interest suggests Brazilians are already tracking who will run for state legislative seats in the next general election.

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    Tories promise a more upbeat party conference than last year●Party conference will be more upbeat than last year, Tories say - but that's not the whole story https://www.theguardianMmastodonWorld31 d ago

    The Conservative Party conference opens with senior figures insisting the mood will be far more positive than last year's gathering, when the party was reeling from its general election defeat. Reports suggest the upbeat messaging masks deeper tensions, with questions remaining over Kemi Badenoch's leadership and the party's direction in opposition.

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    Polymarket odds of early Spanish election in 2026 jump to 56%●Traders on Polymarket now give Spain a 56% chance of a snap general election in 2026, up from under 20% just days ago. T𝕏xES1402 d ago

    Traders on prediction platform Polymarket now put a 56% probability on Spain holding a snap general election in 2026, up from under 20% only days earlier. The sharp move followed Catalan separatist party Junts joining the conservative PP and far-right Vox to defeat Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's two housing decrees in parliament, deepening doubts over his minority government's ability to survive.

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    Brazilians search for who is winning the 2026 elections●quem está ganhando as eleições 2026GgoogleBR1K13 h ago

    Brazilians are asking who is winning the 2026 elections, months ahead of the October vote. Search interest around the presidential race is rising as pre-campaign positioning intensifies. Attention is also drawn to the scale of the election, with Bahia alone holding more than 11 million registered voters, underlining the size of the nationwide electorate.

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    Brazil gears up for 2026 elections coverage▼eleições brasil 2026GgoogleNL10011 h ago

    Attention is turning to Brazil's 2026 elections, with news outlets explaining how voters will be able to follow the results in real time. Coverage under the banner 'Decisão 2026' outlines live tracking of vote counts as the country prepares for the presidential race. Brazilians at home and abroad are starting to look ahead to the vote.

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    Regional electoral courts across Brazil are rolling out early logistics for the 2026 general elections. Paraná's court issued its initial 'zero report' in the vote-totalization system, while Goiás held the draw for polling machines that will be audited. A worker who has distributed electronic voting machines for more than 20 years described the process behind getting equipment to polling stations.

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    JKLive explores 2027 Kenya race in 'The Art of War'▼JKLive News | 2027: THE ART OF WAR | PART 1▶youtubeCultureArt444.4K1 h ago

    Citizen TV Kenya's JKLive News has released Part 1 of '2027: The Art of War', a segment examining Kenya's upcoming 2027 general election through the lens of political strategy. The programme is drawing major attention, with hundreds of thousands of likes, as viewers debate the alliances and tactics shaping the contest.

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    A protest camp has been set up in Madrid's Puerta del Sol, drawing live coverage from Spanish media including Diario AS, where journalist Rubén Amón is among those reporting. The demonstrations come as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez weighs whether to call early general elections, a possibility keeping Spanish politics in a state of uncertainty.

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    Bosnia Holds Election Sunday With EU Bid at Stake▼Bosnia Votes Sunday in Election That Could Affect EU Bid✉newsWorldEU Politics51 min ago

    Bosnia goes to the polls on Sunday in a general election that could shape the country's bid to join the European Union. Voters will choose members of the national presidency and parliament as well as regional leaders. Observers say the outcome could determine whether the country advances stalled EU accession talks amid ongoing political division.

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    Attention turns to 2026 election races in Alagoas●apuração eleições 2026 alagoasGgoogleBR1K10 h ago

    Searches are rising about the counting and investigation of results for the 2026 elections in Alagoas, as Brazilians begin tracking candidates and campaign developments ahead of next year's vote. Coverage of the 2026 races is already expanding, including lists of federal deputy candidates in neighboring Pernambuco, suggesting growing early interest in the Northeast's electoral landscape.

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    Bosnia's 2026 general election explained in maps and charts▼Bosnia general election 2026 explained in maps and charts✉newsWorldElections50 min ago

    Bosnia and Herzegovina is preparing for its 2026 general election, with Al Jazeera publishing a visual guide using maps and charts to explain how the vote works. The coverage breaks down the country's complex political system, including its multi-level structures and ethnic power-sharing arrangements, ahead of the vote.

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    Sánchez reportedly set to call snap general election in Spain●#LoMásLeído | 29-N: Sánchez, decidido a convocar mañana elecciones generales.𝕏xES610 h ago

    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is reported to be determined to call a general election, with the announcement expected imminently. The report, circulating widely in Spanish media under the date 29-N, says Sánchez has made up his mind to dissolve parliament and go to the polls. Details on timing, his party's position and the political trigger remain unclear from available information.

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    Spain may face early general election after expected defeat●Spain could be headed to an early general election before the end of the year if, as expected, the government suffers a𝕏xES10012 h ago

    Spain could be heading to an early general election before the end of the year if, as expected, the government suffers a defeat in Parliament on Friday. A lost vote would leave Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's minority government without a working majority, prompting calls from opposition parties to go to the polls rather than attempt to form another coalition.

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    El Paso voter guide released ahead of November 3 general elections▼Election 2026 Voter Guide: Everything you need to know about the Nov. 3 general elections in El Paso✉newsWorldElections3 h ago

    El Paso Matters has published a comprehensive voter guide for the November 3, 2026 general elections in El Paso, Texas. The guide lays out everything residents need to know ahead of Election Day, including what races and measures will be on the ballot and how to participate. It comes as local voters begin preparing for the midterm-cycle elections.