Tag: Election Integrity
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1,500 Social Media Influencers Linked to Covert 2022 Election Campaigns, UP Study Finds
Summary of the UP Study A groundbreaking study by experts from the University of the Philippines and collaborating foreign universities has revealed that at least 1,500 social media influencer accounts played a covert role in the 2022 election season. The researchers describe these activities as under-the-radar campaigning, where influencers amplified messages, promoted specific candidates, or…
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West Bengal Electoral Rolls: EC Appeals to Supreme Court Over ‘Logical Discrepancies’ Defying Science
EC Flags ‘Logical Discrepancies’ in West Bengal Electoral Rolls, Calls for Judicial Review The Election Commission (EC) of India has raised serious concerns about the integrity of electoral rolls in West Bengal, describing certain entries as “logical discrepancies” that appear to defy scientific possibility. In a submission to the Supreme Court, the EC argued that…
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Observers Question Fairness as Museveni Secures Landslide Victory in Uganda
AU observers cast doubt on Uganda’s election integrity African Union observers have raised questions about the fairness of Uganda’s latest election after authorities announced a landslide victory for President Yoweri Museveni, extending his decades-long grip on power. With Museveni reportedly winning a sizable majority, international observers and local analysts are scrutinizing the process for signs…
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AU Observers Report Peaceful Uganda Vote as Polls Close
AU and Regional Observers Declare Uganda Election Peaceful African Union (AU) observers, joined by regional bodies COMESA and IGAD, released a joint assessment Saturday after surveying several polling stations in Uganda. The mission described the voting process as peaceful and orderly, noting no evidence of ballot stuffing or major irregularities observed at the stations they…
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Uganda Election 2026: Museveni Seeks Seventh Term Amid Tight Race
Overview: A pivotal vote in Uganda’s political timeline Millions of Ugandans headed to the polls on a day that underscored the country’s enduring political drama. President Yoweri Museveni, at 81, campaigns for a seventh term as voters weigh the benefits of stability against a growing demand for renewal. The election is seen as a referendum…
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Colorado Appeals Panel Questions Tina Peters’ Nine-Year Sentence
Colorado Appeals Panel Questions Basis for Tina Peters’ Sentence A panel of judges in Colorado pressed for clarity on the reasoning behind a nine-year prison sentence handed to Tina Peters, a former county clerk at the center of a high-profile election data breach case. The court room exchanges on Wednesday highlighted a broader question: can…
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Colorado Appeals Panel Questions Nine-Year Sentence for Tina Peters amid Election Conspiracy Claims
Colorado Appeals Panel Questions Whether the Sentence Fit Tina Peters’ Actions The Colorado appeals panel on Wednesday appeared skeptical about whether a judge could rely on former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters’ public insistence on election conspiracy theories when sentencing her to nine years in prison. Peters was convicted for her role in orchestrating a…
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Colorado Appeals Panel Questions Tina Peters’ Nine-Year Sentence
Colorado appeals panel skeptical of sentencing rationale A Colorado appeals panel on Wednesday signaled skepticism about a judge’s reasoning for imposing a nine-year prison sentence on former El Paso County clerk Tina Peters. The case centers on Peters’ role in allegedly orchestrating actions that allowed access to election data and her broader insistence on conspiracy…
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UDA to Conduct Repeat Grassroots Poll Within 30 Days: What It Means for Kenyan Elections
Overview: UDA Orders Repeat Grassroots Polls Across Polling Centres The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) National Elections Board has issued a directive to conduct repeat elections in all polling centres where voting did not take place or where participation was deemed inadequate. Announced in Nairobi on January 15, the order aims to ensure that every eligible…
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UDA Orders Repeat Grassroots Polls Across Kenya Within 30 Days
UDA Initiates Nationwide Repeat Grassroots Polls The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has announced a pivotal step in its nationwide election process: repeat grassroots polls will be conducted in all polling centres where voting did not occur or where participation was deemed inadequate. The directive, issued by the UDA National Elections Board, sets a clear 30-day…