Sri Lankan president's party has secured a parliamentary majority, official election results show

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Party of Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president is leading in parliamentary elections, results show

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Sri Lankan president seeks party win in parliamentary election to help him push his economic reforms

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is looking to consolidate his party’s power in Thursday’s parliamentary election to help him implement his election pledges to solve the country’s ...

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president wins over a two-thirds majority in parliamentary election

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Japan's Shigeru Ishiba suggests he intends to stay on as PM after ruling coalition loses majority

It is the first time since 2009 that the Liberal Democratic Party has lost its parliamentary majority.

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The National People’s Power won a parliamentary election that will allow the country’s new president to unroll his reform agenda, including broader welfare assistance.

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Party of Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president wins two-thirds majority in parliament

The party of Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won a two-thirds majority in parliament, according to official election results, providing a strong mandate for ...

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Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result and calls for a protest

Georgia’s president says she doesn't recognize the results of this weekend’s parliamentary vote, which election officials say was won by the ruling party

World - ABC News - October 27

Voting ends in Sri Lanka's parliamentary election that's key for its new Marxist-leaning president

Sri Lankans have voted in a parliamentary election that's key for their new, Marxist-leaning president to consolidate his party’s power and follow through on promises of economic recovery

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Voting begins in Sri Lanka's parliamentary election that is key for its new, Marxist-leaning president

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Snap Sri Lankan election poses test for new leader

President Dissanayake is seeking a majority to push through reforms to help the debt-ridden nation.

Ghana's Supreme Court restores ruling party's parliamentary majority ahead of Dec. 7 election

Ghana’s Supreme Court has ruled that the parliamentary speaker's declaration of four seats as vacant was unconstitutional, effectively restoring the ruling party’s majority in the legislature ahead ...

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Ruling party ahead in key Georgian election, preliminary results show

World - Yahoo News - October 26

Japan's ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertainty

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition has lost a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election Sunday

World - ABC News - October 27

Japan’s ruling party is certain to lose a majority in the lower house, broadcaster says

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s conservative ruling party braced for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house of parliament in Sunday’s elections.

Sri Lanka: Left-leaning leader's coalition claims victory

The parliamentary majority will allow Anura Kumara Dissanayake to consolidate power and advance reforms.

Georgia’s ruling party leading in pivotal election ahead of pro-EU opposition

Results with 70% of precincts counted give Georgian Dream majority in vote seen as crucial to possible EU membership. Georgia’s ruling party is leading in a pivotal parliamentary election widely ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

US, Israel warn of potential attacks on Sri Lankan tourist spots

United States and Israeli authorities warned their citizens on Wednesday against traveling to certain popular tourist spots in Sri Lanka, after receiving “credible” threats of an impending attack. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Major Garrett on "clarity" and the 2024 election result

CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett says he's seen the word "clarity" mentioned a lot about the 2024 presidential election, with some variation of "at least the result was clear." ...

Japan Election: Governing Party Projected to Lose Majority

The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Will Your Elected Officials in Congress Accept the Results of the Election?

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Japan's ruling party loses its majority in blow to new PM

The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings.

Japan's government in flux after election gives no party majority

The makeup of Japan’s future government was in flux after voters punished Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s scandal-tainted ruling coalition in a Sunday election.

Election security updates: CISA says election saw only 'minor' disruptive activities

Follow the latest election-related security issues and legal challenges.

Election fact check: County officials can't refuse to certify election results

Local officials are legally required to certify election results -- but the process has become politicized since Donald Trump challenged the 2020 election results.

Japan plunged into political turmoil after voters punish ruling LDP

Coalition led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party loses parliamentary majority

Business - Financial Times - October 28

FirstFT: Japan plunges into political chaos

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World - Financial Times - October 28

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World - The Guardian - November 5

Japan’s ruling coalition to lose majority in election, national broadcaster says

PM Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party faces losses amid voter anger over funding scandal and cost of living. Japan’s ruling coalition is certain to lose its majority in parliament in ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Exit poll results for the 2024 election show democracy, economy top issues

CBS News national exit polls tell us who voted, what issues were on their minds, whether they voted for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election — and why.

Bulletproof vests, snipers and drones: Election officials beef up security at the polls

State and local election officials around the country are taking major steps to keep poll workers and voters safe amid a hostile political environment.

Politics - NBC News - October 22

Swing state election officials ensure security for ballots, workers

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (D) and Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Al Schmidt (R) joined CBS’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday and ensured voters, ballots and election ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

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