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  • [New] Direct threats to domestic communities and election integrity do not originate solely from Russia; they are increasingly driven by Western political and corporate actors. EU DisinfoLab
  • [New] Political elections & campaigns drew the greatest concern in Germany at 34%, fueling fears of misinformation during voting periods. Call Your Girlfriend
  • [New] While there is a strong chance that populist, nationalist, anti-EU, or even pro-Russian forces will triumph in upcoming European elections, they might be too late, too diffuse, too dysfunctional, or too preoccupied with domestic politics to benefit Russia. New Eurasian Strategies Centre
  • [New] Civil unrest tied to elections in multiple countries, both major and regional, is expected to intensify through the rest of 2026. Chesley Brown International | Security Consulting, Prot
  • [New] California's primary elections, including its fiercely fought gubernatorial contest, are at the mercy of a notoriously slow vote-counting system - meaning it could be days or even weeks before the outcomes of the tightest races become clear. The Guardian
  • [New] Redistricting is set to continue beyond 2026, as Georgia, New York, Mississippi, and Maryland are expected to redraw their congressional districts ahead of the 2028 presidential election, with other states likely following suit. Acled
  • [New] A Reform UK general election victory could lead to an irreversible change in UK politics. The Guardian
  • [New] Although Turkey's next scheduled elections are not until 2028, many analysts view Ozel's ousting as creating a window of opportunity for the AKP to call snap elections while the CHP remains in turmoil - a scenario they see as increasingly likely. The Soufan Center
  • [New] In calculating that the US is likely to focus on the upcoming World Cup and midterm elections, which reduces the likelihood of a broader war, Iranian decision-makers are signaling that Tehran's response to US military activity will become more forceful. Acled
  • [New] Labour's election promise that no one will be left behind has rapidly given way to cuts to social spending and real wages as inflation and interest rates continue to rise. World Socialist Web Site
  • [New] Pollsters predict an extremely tight vote in line with the last three election runoffs in Peru. The Guardian
  • EVs can be up to 50% more efficient than internal combustion engine vehicles and achieving full electrification globally could reduce global transport energy demand by up to 22% WEF Transforming energy demand. Green Technology Book: Energy Solutions for Climate Cha
  • There could be a risk of foreign interference in Mexico's elections. Al Jazeera
  • Mexico's lower house has approved a constitutional amendment to allow the nullification of elections in cases of foreign interference, a measure critics say could undermine confidence in the electoral process and create new avenues for contesting legitimate results. Al Jazeera
  • Ethiopia will hold a general election. Everything Briefing
  • The elections in Ethiopia will be a purely formal affair that lends the government electoral legitimacy. Deutsche Welle
  • In France, Germany and the UK, the far-right could plausibly win the next national elections: they are currently polling between 20-30 per cent in each country, and have made significant electoral gains in recent elections. Centre for European Reform
  • Spain's housing crisis is one of Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez 's main political vulnerabilities ahead of elections in 2027. Tumblr
  • Although Thailand holds elections, its constitutional framework places military-aligned elites at a great advantage, while not providing guarantees that election results will ultimately be respected. Journal of Democracy

Last updated: 19 June 2026



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