Tag: Election Law
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Nigel Farage Avoids Police Investigation Over 2024 Election Spending Claims
Background: The allegation and the claim of overspending In the aftermath of the 2024 general election, questions resurfaced about whether Reform UK, the party led by Nigel Farage, exceeded legal limits on campaign spending. Reports suggested that the party may have overspent on campaigning in the run-up to polling day. The exact figures and the…
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Farage avoids police probe over 2024 election spending
Overview In a development that shapes the political landscape ahead of future campaigns, Essex Police announced that Nigel Farage will not face a police investigation over alleged overspending by Reform UK on its campaign for the 2024 general election. The decision hinges on the police determination that more than a year had passed since the…
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Texas Appeals Ruling: Trump-Urged Voting Map Alleged as Racial Gerrymandering
Texas Appeals Ruling: A Quick Response to a Controversial Redistricting Decision Texas has rapidly appealed a federal court ruling that a redistricting plan, pushed by lawmakers with encouragement from then-President Donald Trump, violates the voting rights of minority communities. The decision, issued by a federal judge, has sparked vigorous reactions from political leaders, civil rights…
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Judge Permanently Bars Trump From Requiring Citizenship Proof for Voter Registration
Overview of the Ruling A federal judge in Washington permanently blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a policy that would require proof of U.S. citizenship on federal voter registration forms. The ruling, issued on Friday, upholds a long-standing standard that federal registration forms need not verify citizenship through documentary evidence. What Happened and Why It…
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Judge Permanently Bars Trump From Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration
Overview: A Lasting Check on Citizenship Verification Rules In a landmark decision, a federal judge in Washington permanently barred the Trump administration from enforcing a policy that required proof of citizenship on federal voter registration forms. The ruling halts an executive-order-driven change that would have affected how millions of Americans register to vote using federal…
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Judge Permanently Bars Trump Administration from Forcing Citizenship Proof on Federal Voter Registration
Overview: A decisive ruling on citizenship proof for federal voter registration A federal judge in Washington permanently blocked the Trump administration from requiring proof of U.S. citizenship on federal voter registration forms. The decision ends a contentious policy shift introduced in an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in March. The ruling marks a…
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Jim Gavin stays on ballot despite withdrawal: Ireland’s presidential update
Overview: Gavin remains on the ballot Jim Gavin will appear on the presidential ballot paper for the vote scheduled on Friday, 24 October, even though he withdrew from the race. The unusual situation means that ballots may include Gavin’s name and votes for him will be treated the same as for the other two candidates,…
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Egypt 2025 Parliament Elections Schedule: Key Dates and Procedures
Overview of the 2025 Egyptian Parliamentary Elections Timeline The National Elections Authority of Egypt has published a detailed timetable for the 2025 parliamentary elections. The schedule covers candidacy, candidate verification, legal challenges, campaigning, voting both abroad and domestically, and the publication of official results. The timeline is structured to ensure a transparent process while allowing…
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Egypt 2025 Parliamentary Elections Schedule and Timetable
Overview of the 2025 Egyptian Parliamentary Elections Timeline The National Elections Authority (NEA) has published the timetable for Egypt’s 2025 parliamentary elections, outlining candidacy windows, appeals, campaign periods, voting days, and the schedules for runoffs. The plan features two main phases (Phase I and Phase II), each with its own set of deadlines for registration,…
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Supreme Court Urged to Halt Barangay and SK Election Law Enforcement
Understanding the Issue: Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections The recent law extending the term of office for Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from three to four years has stirred significant controversy in the Philippines. Originally aimed at stabilizing local governance, the law inadvertently postponed the next scheduled elections to November 2026. This decision has…