A public awareness video https://youtu.be/18eaE8iyz3I?si=pBn0YSQLI8d7TtuE highlights how United States citizens living or traveling abroad can participate in national elections by requesting and submitting absentee ballots. The initiative, led by the Center for U.S. Voters Abroad Turnout Project, emphasizes that Americans overseas remain eligible voters regardless of their location. The video explains that Ame

The 2026 assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry witnessed a remarkable surge in voter participation despite facing serious challenges such as incidents of violence and allegations of fraudulent voting. The voter turnout statistics for these regions shattered previous records, signaling a keen interest from the electorate in determining the future of their states. However, the elections were marred by political clashes, protests, and complaints of irregularities in some areas, mak

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has called on voters in Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry to use their right to vote as polling begins across 296 seats in these states. In his appeal, Kharge highlighted several critical issues affecting the citizens of Kerala, especially under the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government, including rising unemployment, financial distress, and growing uncertainty. Addressing the voters on X, he urged them to once again stand up for the progressive values that

As the April 23 West Bengal Assembly elections near, the state is racing against time to resolve significant legal hurdles surrounding the voter rolls. With a scheduled voter list freeze on April 6 and a legal process still in flux, uncertainty hangs over the smooth execution of the upcoming polls. At the heart of the controversy is the ongoing adjudication of a massive number of voter deletions, with roughly 33 lakh names expected to be reinstated, but over 27 lakh individuals potentially le

The political landscape in Assam is heating up as the 2026 assembly elections approach, with major parties unveiling their manifestos to attract voters across the state. Both Bharatiya Janata Party and Indian National C

Dozens of judges serving on Illinois circuit and appellate courts will appear on ballots during the 2026 primary election, placing renewed attention on how the state’s judiciary functions and how voters can evaluate candidates before casting their vote. Judicial races often receive less attention than statewide contests, yet the officials elected in these positions will make decisions that directly affect legal matters ranging from criminal prosecutions to civil disputes and family cases.

Illinois voters are preparing to head to the polls for a series of high-profile races in the upcoming March 17 primary election, with contests ranging from U.S. Senate and governor to congressional seats and local judgeships. Although the standard voter registration period has closed across the state, eligible residents still have opportunities to register and cast their ballots before and on Election Day. The Illinois primary election will determine party nominees for several state

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday launched a fierce political and institutional attack on the Election Commission of India following a nearly 90-minute meeting with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi. Accompanied by senior Trinamool Congress leaders and families allegedly affected by the Special Intensive Revision process, Banerjee accused the poll panel of deleting voters’ names arbitrarily and functioning as an extension of the BJP. Emerging from the

A fresh wave of political tension has emerged in Karnataka as Congress leaders await the high command’s final decision on a possible change of chief minister before the December 1 Parliament session. Amid growing speculation, Rahul Gandhi has finally responded to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar after a week of continuous attempts from the Karnataka leader to speak with him. According to party sources, Rahul replied through a brief WhatsApp message saying, “Please wait, I will call you

Santa Clara County’s recently approved sales tax increase has triggered a growing conflict among its supporters, with county officials, law enforcement leaders and community advocates divided over how the revenue should be distributed. The dispute centers on Measure A, a five-eighths-cent sales tax increase approved by 57% of voters, which county leaders described as a critical source of funding for the region’s strained public hospital system. Now, disagreements over future budget alloca

The Bihar election results have delivered a major blow to the Congress, particularly to Rahul Gandhi, whose Voter Adhikar Yatra covered 1,300 km across 25 districts earlier this year. Designed to amplify his allegation of “vote theft” by the BJP and the Election Commission, the yatra was positioned as a mass-awareness campaign similar to his earlier Bharat Jodo initiatives. However, despite passing through 110 assembly constituencies, not a single seat along the yatra route is currently s

In the run-up to the Bihar Assembly election results, 11 exit polls have given the NDA a clear majority, while Axis My India stands apart by predicting a much closer contest. According to its survey, the NDA may win between 121 and 140 seats, the Mahagathbandhan 98 to 118, and Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party between zero and two. With the majority mark set at 122, this projection puts the NDA on the edge of a tight race. Which aggregates multiple surveys, suggests the NDA will

Bihar’s first phase of the 2025 Assembly elections has recorded its highest-ever voter turnout at 64.66%, marking a historic moment for the state’s democratic engagement. The turnout surpassed the previous record of 62.57% set in 2000, and even outperformed the 1998 Lok Sabha elections when Bihar saw 64.6%. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar thanked citizens and poll staff for their participation and smooth conduct of the polls. The high turnout comes amid controversy sur

California’s November special election delivered a series of important outcomes across the state, with voters approving Proposition 50 and influencing key local and regional contests. The measure’s passage marks a step forward for state policymakers and sets the stage for new political alignments, while the Bay Area saw a mix of recall efforts, fiscal proposals, and local leadership decisions taking shape through the night. Proposition 50 gained strong support statewide and was pr

Democrats achieved a sweeping victory in Virginia’s state elections, capturing all three top statewide offices and expanding their majority in the House of Delegates. The results mark a decisive shift toward Democratic dominance in the commonwealth, with nearly every county moving blue and the party significantly strengthening its legislative control. The night’s outcome signals a strong voter response to national and local political dynamics and reinforces Virginia’s transformation into a

The race for Texas State Senate District 9 in Tarrant County is headed to a runoff after none of the three candidates managed to secure a majority in Tuesday’s election. With 100% of precincts reporting, Democrat Taylor Rehmet and Republican Leigh Wambsganss emerged as the top two contenders, setting the stage for what is expected to be a highly competitive second round. Taylor Rehmet, a military veteran and union leader, finished with 48% of the total vote. Wambsganss, a conserva

At a high-profile press conference in Delhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi escalated his longstanding vote chori campaign by presenting what he termed “100 percent proof” of massive electoral malpractice in the 2024 Haryana assembly elections. Gandhi claimed that approximately 25 lakh entries on the voter list were fake roughly one in eight of the state’s 2 crore electorate. Among his evidence was a startling claim that a Brazilian model’s photograph appeared 

Texans across the state went to the polls on November 4, 2025, for the general and special elections that determined key constitutional amendments and filled several important local and state positions. The ballot included seventeen proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, a special election for Texas’s 18th Congressional District, and numerous local races throughout major cities and rural counties. The election was one of the most closely followed statewide events of the year, shaping l

Multiple polling places across New Jersey were forced to close or relocate on Election Day following a series of bomb threats sent via email to several counties. The threats, which prompted immediate law enforcement response, temporarily disrupted voting but did not prevent residents from casting their ballots. Officials confirmed that all affected locations have been secured and that voting has resumed safely in most areas. Authorities said the emailed threats were received by electi