Election officials in swing states prioritize security for ballots and workers

Election officials in swing states prioritize security for ballots and workers

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Al Schmidt joined CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday, where they ensured that ballots and workers would be secure. Arizona and Pennsylvania are critical battleground states that will help decide the winner of the upcoming election. They narrowly went to President Biden … Read more

LDP expected to come up short of majority in Japan’s election

LDP expected to come up short of majority in Japan’s election

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is projected to fall short of a single-party majority after a close-run snap election, according to exit polls. The LDP is expected to secure between 153 and 219 lower house seats, as reported by broadcaster NHK. The Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP) is anticipated to win between 128 and 191 … Read more

Biden labels Trump as a ‘loser,’ emphasizes election as a battle between ‘decency and lack of decency’

Biden labels Trump as a ‘loser,’ emphasizes election as a battle between ‘decency and lack of decency’

President Biden described the current election cycle as “decency versus lack of decency,” and called former President Trump a “looser” during a campaign stop for Vice President Harris in the swing state of Pennsylvania.  “This is the most important election of our lifetime no matter how old or young you are,” Biden told the Pittsburg, … Read more

Reuters reports near-complete results show Georgian ruling party’s victory in election

Reuters reports near-complete results show Georgian ruling party’s victory in election

Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream party secured over 54% of the vote in a parliamentary election, according to the electoral commission. The outcome is disappointing for pro-Western Georgians, who viewed the election as a choice between a ruling party that has strengthened ties with Russia and an opposition that aimed to accelerate integration with the European … Read more

Georgian election sees ruling party in the lead as opposition claims vote was ‘stolen’

Georgian election sees ruling party in the lead as opposition claims vote was ‘stolen’

The Georgian opposition is refusing to recognize the preliminary results of Saturday’s parliamentary election, which show the national-conservative ruling party leading with 70% of the votes counted. The election commission said Georgian Dream – which favors cooperation with Russia – is leading with 53% of the vote, securing an absolute majority. The Unity electoral alliance, … Read more

Georgian election: Leading party in key European vote

Georgian election: Leading party in key European vote

Reuters reported that the leader of the ruling party Georgian Dream, Bidzina Ivanishvili, claimed victory shortly after preliminary results indicated their lead in the pivotal election focused on Georgia’s future path in Europe. The Georgian Dream party, led by billionaire businessman Bidzina Ivanishvili, was reported to have secured 53% of the vote based on over … Read more

Georgia casts its vote in an election that may determine its path towards the EU or closer to Russia.

Georgia casts its vote in an election that may determine its path towards the EU or closer to Russia.

Georgians headed to the polls Saturday in a ballot many citizens see as a make-or-break vote on the opportunity to join the European Union. The pre-election campaign in the South Caucasus nation of 3.7 million people has been dominated by foreign policy and marked by a bitter fight for votes and allegations of a smear … Read more

Empowering Students to Navigate Political and Media Bias During the 2024 Election

Empowering Students to Navigate Political and Media Bias During the 2024 Election

It can be challenging for the average American to navigate the vast amount of misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms. Imagine having to guide a classroom full of eighth graders through it. David Raymond and Eric Gimbi, both middle school teachers in Pennsylvania and members of the Bobblehead George geek squad, seem to thrive … Read more

Ruling party in Mozambique emerges victorious in controversial election denounced as ‘rigged’

Ruling party in Mozambique emerges victorious in controversial election denounced as ‘rigged’

Mozambique’s electoral commission announced that Daniel Chapo, the new leader of the long-ruling Frelimo liberation party, won the country’s presidential election in a vote marred by irregularities and the murder of two advisers to his leading rival. Authorities said Chapo, whose party has ruled Mozambique since independence in 1975, secured 70.6 per cent of the … Read more