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Candidates’ Upload: Opposition not ready for 2027 Polls, APC reacts to INEC’s deadline extension

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July 12, 2026

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By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has said the failure of opposition political parties to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission’s INEC deadline for the submission of names of candidates for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections exposes their unpreparedness. In a statement on Sunday, the APC said it successfully [] The post Candidates’ Upload: Opposition not ready for 2027 Polls, APC reacts to INEC’s deadline extension appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Vanguard News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Candidates’ List: INEC extends deadline to July 14

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has extended the deadline for submission of lists of candidates for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly Elections by political parties, moving the cut-off from Saturday, July 11, 2026, to midnight on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. In a statement issued by the National Commissioner and [] The post Candidates’ List: INEC extends deadline to July 14 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 12, 2026

INEC extends deadline for submission of 2027 presidential, NASS candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the names of their candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections, reversing its earlier stance that no further extension would be granted. In a statement issued on Sunday, the commission announced that the submission deadline, which had expired on Saturday, [] INEC extends deadline for submission of 2027 presidential, NASS candidates

Electoral-vote.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

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Ghanaian Times

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· Jun 24, 2026

NPP opens nominations for Constituency Executive Elections

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that nominations for its upcoming Constituency Executive Elections are scheduled for today and closes on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. It said nomination forms should be obtained from the Constituency Elections Committee or at the Constituency Offices at the following costs: Constituency Chairman (GH¢1500), 1st and 2nd Vice (GH¢1000), The post NPP opens nominations for Constituency Executive Elections appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Sarajevo Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Parties submit Lists, Seven Candidates in Race for BiH Presidency

The deadline for submitting candidate lists for the General Election, which will be held on October 4, has expired. It is already certain that citizens will have a wide choice of candidates for all levels of government – from the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Parliament [] The post Parties submit Lists, Seven Candidates in Race for BiH Presidency appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 22, 2026

PKR temu duga calon PRN Negeri Sembilan

SEREMBAN: PKR telah melakukan proses menemu duga seramai 53 orang calon bagi mewakili parti itu dan Pakatan Harapan (PH) dalam Pilihan Raya Negeri (PRN) Negeri Sembilan, 1 Ogos ini. Langkah itu supaya PH dapat menampilkan calon berkaliber, berwibawa dan mampu memberi khidmat lebih baik untuk rakyat. Menurut sumber parti itu, seramai 53 calon telah selesai ... Read more The post PKR temu duga calon PRN Negeri Sembilan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Talking Points Memo

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· Jul 9, 2026

All The Places Election Deniers Could Be in Charge of Elections After the Midterms

In an increasingly ominous trend, there are currently hundreds of election deniers on the ballot for the 2026 midterm elections....

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 12, 2026

NPP elects new constituency executives in Suame

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Suame Constituency has elected a new set of constituency executives to lead the party's affairs following the party's nationwide constituency executive elections. The polls formed part of the NPP's internal restructuring exercise held across the country over the weekend, with voting taking place at designated centres between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. While elections in some constituencies were affected by pending court cases and disputes over delegates' electoral albums, the process in Suame was completed successfully.

The Hill

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· Jul 11, 2026

The ‘pragmatic’ Democratic ticket the GOP does not want to face in 2028

Crunch time is rapidly approaching for both the Democratic and Republican leadership. The 2026 midterms are now less than four months away. The results of those races will not only have a massive impact upon how our nation is governed — or not — over the next two years, but on the 2028 presidential contest as well. As the election clocks accelerate, both...

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 1, 2026

RSP office bearers, central committee members sworn in

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, July 1: Newly elected office bearers and central committee members of the Rastriya Swatantra P...

Guineematin.com

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· Jun 22, 2026

BL, PADES, UFC… les partis avec un seul député à l’Assemblée nationale

Douze partis politiques ayant pris part aux élections législatives du 31 mai 2026 n’auront qu’un seul député à l’Assemblée nationale. Ce sont : le BL de Faya Millimouno, le PADES du Dr Ousmane Kaba, le PACT de Mme Makalé Traoré, l’UFC d’Aboubacar Sylla, l’UDG de Dembo Sylla, le RRD d’Abdoulaye Kourouma, la NGR d’Ibrahima Abé Sylla, [] The post BL, PADES, UFC les partis avec un seul député à l’Assemblée nationale first appeared on Guineematin.com.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 10, 2026

No delay in general elections, voting to take place as scheduled: CEC AJK

No delay in general elections, voting to take place as scheduled: CEC AJK

Drudge Report

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· Jul 5, 2026

Scorching midterm election poll that shows blue wave cresting...

Scorching midterm election poll that shows blue wave cresting... (First column, 6th story, link) Related stories:Zombie Congress Threatens Republican Agenda... Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron

Guido Fawkes

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· Jun 25, 2026

NEC Approves Labour Leadership Timetable & Rules

Labour Leadership 2026 NEC Election Timetable Freeze date 25 June. Members who joined on or before 25 December 2025 are eligible to vote. Thu 25 Jun Freeze date for elector eligibility Thu 9 Jul PLP nominations open Mon 13 Jul PLP hustings for prospective candidates Wed 15 Jul 18:00 PLP nominations close · Affiliate nominations

Off The Press

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· Jun 25, 2026

‘Frasier’ star Kelsey Grammer considering a run for political office

Kelsey Grammer might end up on the ballot in the near future. The “Cheers” star, 71, admitted that he has “wrestled” with the idea of running for political office in an Us Weekly interview published June 24. “I would consider it. It would possibly tick that box for me, in terms of the service I []...Click to read more

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