Ahead of Argentina's October 26 midterm legislative elections, the Argentine Episcopal Conference issued a statement titled 'Your vote and your commitment, foundation of our democracy,' calling on the faithful to trust in democratic processes and prioritize the common good amidst political weariness.
President Bola Tinubu officially swore in Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in Abuja. Amupitan, a Professor of Law and former Deputy Vice-Chancellor, succeeds Professor Mahmood Yakubu and is tasked with upholding the integrity of the nation's electoral process.
Voters in North Macedonia are casting ballots today, October 19, 2025, in local elections to elect mayors and municipal council members across 80 municipalities and the City of Skopje. The elections are widely seen as a crucial test for the ruling government, led by Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, against the backdrop of a prolonged stalemate in the country's European Union accession process.
A Canada Post labour dispute in late 2018, involving rotating strikes by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), significantly impacted municipal and territorial elections across the country. The strikes delayed the delivery of essential voter cards and mail-in ballots, prompting contingency plans and even election postponements in some regions.
North Macedonia's local elections campaign is in full swing, with the first round of voting scheduled for October 19, 2025. Political parties and independent candidates are vying for 81 mayoral positions and municipal council seats across 80 municipalities and the City of Skopje, addressing a range of national and local concerns.
The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. Voting will occur in two phases on November 6 and November 11, with vote counting slated for November 14. Over 7.42 crore electors are eligible to cast their ballots for the 243-member assembly.
The Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party (LSAP) has officially founded a new local section in Müllerthal, encompassing the municipalities of Berdorf, Beaufort, Bech, Waldbillig, and Consdorf. Ben Streff has been appointed as the interim president for the new section, aiming to strengthen the party's presence in the eastern region of Luxembourg.
Citizens of the Czech Republic are casting their votes in a two-day general election on October 3-4, 2025, to elect the 200 members of the Chamber of Deputies. The populist ANO party, led by former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, is currently leading in opinion polls, setting the stage for complex post-election coalition negotiations.
North Macedonia's opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) has introduced a resolution outlining 'red lines' for the country's EU integration, including the French proposal, during the local election campaign. The resolution aims to protect Macedonian identity while accepting constitutional amendments under specific conditions.
The Australian Government has initiated the selection process to appoint a new Administrator for the Indian Ocean Territories, which include Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. This pivotal role serves as the most senior Australian Government representative, overseeing governance, community engagement, and service delivery in the remote territories.
The Election Commission of India has published the final electoral roll for Bihar, listing approximately 7.42 crore electors. This follows a Special Intensive Revision process, incorporating claims and objections, in preparation for the upcoming Assembly elections in October-November 2025.
North Macedonia has officially launched its 20-day campaign for the local elections scheduled for October 19, with a runoff on November 2. Over 10,000 candidates from 22 parties, 19 coalitions, and 119 independent groups are vying for mayoral and municipal council seats across 80 municipalities and the City of Skopje.
Malawi's President-elect Peter Mutharika has vowed to unite the nation and prioritize national rebuilding following his victory in the September 16, 2025 presidential election. Mutharika, representing the Democratic Progressive Party, secured 56.8% of the vote, defeating incumbent Lazarus Chakwera.
Twelve political parties are set to contest Georgia's local elections on October 4, a significant reduction from the initial 17 applications. The Central Election Commission confirmed the final number after several parties failed to meet registration requirements or submit full candidate lists, marking a sharp decrease from the 43 parties in the 2021 municipal vote.
Guinea's constitutional referendum, held on September 21, 2025, has been met with strong allegations of irregularities from opposition parties, including the Liberal Bloc. Claims of pre-marked ballots and suppressed 'no' votes have surfaced, while Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah affirmed the results as a 'mandate of trust' for the nation's transition to civilian rule.
Panama's Electoral Tribunal has authorized the collection of signatures to initiate a recall process against Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi. The petitioner, José Clemente Guardia Bernal, must gather 217,322 signatures, representing 30% of the district's electoral roll, within 120 days. Mizrachi has dismissed the effort as political maneuvering.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi held a press conference in Delhi, alleging 'vote chori' through systematic deletion of voters and fraudulent additions in electoral rolls. He accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of protecting those 'destroying Indian democracy' and presented evidence from Karnataka and Maharashtra. The Election Commission and BJP have refuted the claims as baseless.
Trichy police have filed three cases against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) cadres for violating conditions and damaging property during a vehicle rally, though neither TVK chief Vijay nor general secretary Bussy Anand are accused. Vijay launched his statewide campaign in Trichy, criticizing the ruling DMK for unfulfilled election promises.
The Odisha BJP organized a seminar on "One Nation, One Election" to encourage citizens to consider the nation's interests, with the debate evolving into a movement. Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha extended the deadline for a parliamentary committee's report on the bill until the end of the Winter Session in 2025.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan emphasized the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) efforts to develop Bihar while criticizing the Opposition for attempting to mislead the public on electoral and constitutional issues.
