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Yahoo
37 minutes ago
- General
- Yahoo
Turnout in Polish presidential election slightly above 2020 level
Almost a quarter of eligible voters had cast their ballots in the run-off for the Polish presidential elections by midday on Sunday, slightly exceeding the figure for the 2020 election, the electoral commission reported. The commission put turnout at 24.83% at midday. Around 29 million Poles are eligible to vote. Pre-election polling put Rafał Trzaskowski from Prime Minister Donald Tusk's alliance virtually level with Karol Nawrocki, an independent backed by the conservative nationalist Law and Justice party (PiS) opposition. Polls close at 9 pm (1900 GMT), with the result to be declared on Monday.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Polling guru identifies 'low energy' Trump supporters as the key group that will decide future U.S. elections
New polling shows that a key group of voters who helped propel President Donald Trump to victory 2024 are not as enthusiastic about supporting Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections. The polling group J.L. Partners sounded the alarm, outlining the mood of 'mid-propensity voters' (MPVs) in a political analysis memo shared with the Daily Mail. These are people who supported Trump in 2024 but are considered 'low energy;' voters who are not fully committed to voting in the midterm elections. Politically unaligned, 42 percent of these voters identify as Independent or unaffiliated, but supported Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024. Thirty-six percent of them backed Trump while 32 percent chose Harris and 29 percent did not even vote. The mid-propensity voters make up 20 percent of the electorate in the United States, and ranked their likelihood of voting between 4 and 7 out of ten, the memo revealed. The mid-propensity voters who supported Trump are mostly younger, 18-29 and likely to be black, according to the memo. When asked to choose the most important convincing argument for voting in the midterms, the Trump MPVs cited the importance of Republicans keeping their majorities in Congress to help a Republican presidential candidate win in 2028. 'It might seem odd, but it is intuitive when you think about it – these are presidential elections and they are thinking through a presidential election prism,' James Johnson, Co-Founder of J.L. Partners said. J.L. Partners collected a nationally representative sample of 3,041 registered voters across several polls that fielded throughout April and May 2025 reaching 564 MPVs and 229 MPVs who voted for Trump. 'If you are a Republican operative, the best way to get the message across is to make these elections about putting the GOP in the best position to carry the agenda that Trump has championed forward into years to come,' Johnson said. The party in power has historically struggled to keep voters in the presidential election motivated, as the opposition party tends to enjoy a boost in support. As Trump is technically prevented from running for a third term, positioning his successor to the MAGA movement appears paramount for the Republican Party if they want to achieve majorities in 2026. The president's team is already preparing for a likely attempt by Democrats to impeach him, if they win the House majority in 2026. They are also keenly aware that Trump has to deliver on many of his campaign promises to keep his supporters positive. 'We need to pass the tax cuts and avoid a recession,' Trump's longtime pollster, John McLaughlin said to Axios. 'That's the high stakes here. We cannot lose the midterms.'
CNA
3 days ago
- Business
- CNA
GE2025 non-voters can apply to be restored to the registers of electors from May 30
SINGAPORE: Singaporeans who failed to cast their votes in the 2025 General Election can apply to have their names restored to the registers of electors from Friday (May 30), the Elections Department (ELD) said. In a media release, ELD said that eligible voters who did not vote have been removed from the registers of electors, in accordance with the Parliamentary Elections Act. From Friday, Singapore citizens will be able to check their voter status and apply to restore their names to the registers if needed via the Singpass app and the ELD website. They will also be able to do so at community centres and clubs, ServiceSG centres and the ELD office. Those visiting the ELD office can book an appointment on ELD's website or by calling 1800 225 5353. Overseas Singaporeans may do so at Singapore overseas missions serving as overseas registration centres. "We encourage non-voters to apply to restore their names to the registers so that they can vote at the next election," said ELD. "Under the law, ELD will not be able to restore their names from the date the writ for an election is issued until after Nomination Day if the election is not contested, or until after Polling Day if a poll is to be taken." This year's General Election saw the lowest voter turnout since 1968, with 92.47 per cent of voters turning up to cast their ballots. By comparison, turnout stood at 95.63 per cent in 2020, 93.56 per cent in 2015 and 93.06 per cent in 2011. The polls, held on May 3, came shortly after the Labour Day public holiday on a Thursday. This meant many working adults took Friday, May 2, off to enjoy a four-day weekend – a likely reason for increased travel and lower turnout, analysts told CNA.
LBCI
25-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Interior Minister: No interference in South Lebanon, Nabatieh municipal and mukhtar elections
Interior and Municipalities Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar announced that several complaints were received and followed up on with the security agencies during the municipal and mukhtar elections in the South Lebanon and Nabatieh governorates, but no breaches or interference were recorded. Speaking from the Interior Ministry after polls closed, Al-Hajjar acknowledged that voter turnout was low compared to the 2016 elections. However, he emphasized that after a nine-year hiatus, the most important achievement was that Lebanese citizens exercised their democratic rights. He described uncontested wins as a legitimate democratic outcome, stating that there are no legal issues with such results. Al-Hajjar concluded by expressing hope that the elections will pave the way for renewed energy in local governance, affirming that all recorded incidents were referred to the competent security and judicial authorities, and stressing that no political influence marred the electoral process.
LBCI
24-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar: Elections prove Lebanon's commitment to sovereignty and stability
Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar said the determination of the people of South Lebanon to live is what reassures them, and it explains their strong participation in the elections. He noted that "the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister, and I personally made every effort to ensure a calm election day." In a statement, Hajjar said, "The Lebanese people and the state have made their position clear—nothing will deter us from exercising our sovereignty and holding elections." He added that "voter turnout was acceptable, and the important thing is that the electoral process took place." He concluded by stating that "the state is fulfilling its duties and remains completely neutral. We hope results will be announced as soon as possible, and the coming days will witness serious work to restore stability."
