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DA Unveils Chris Pappas as Umngeni Mayoral Candidate Ahead of 2026 Elections
HOWICK, KWA-ZULU NATAL — The Democratic Alliance (DA) has officially named Chris Pappas as the Umngeni mayoral candidate for the upcoming 2026 local government elections. The announcement, made by DA National Chairperson Solly Msimanga, positions the incumbent mayor to seek a second term in office as the party looks to solidify and expand its political []
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 25, 2026
PRN Johor: Bersatu umum tanding 16 kerusi DUN, guna logo PN
MUAR: Presiden Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin mengumumkan parti itu akan bertanding sebanyak 16 kerusi Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) pada Pilihan Raya Negeri (PRN) akan datang. Beliau berkata, kesemua calon-calon parti itu akan bertanding pada pilihan raya tersebut menggunakan logo Perikatan Nasional (PN). Muhyiddin mengumumkan senarai tersebut ketika berucap pada Ceramah ... Read more The post PRN Johor: Bersatu umum tanding 16 kerusi DUN, guna logo PN appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Independent Online
· Jul 11, 2026
Pappas announced as DA’s uMngeni mayoral candidate ahead of 2026 local elections
Pappas announced as DA’s uMngeni mayoral candidate ahead of 2026 local elections
Malay Mail
· Jul 5, 2026
Johor campaign billboards torn down in Bukit Batu, Pakatan hopeful Arthur Chiong cries sabotage
KULAI, July 5 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Bukit Batu state constituency Arthur Chiong Sen Sern expres...
Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 21, 2026
APC Sweeps Dawakin Kudu/Warawa By-Election in Kano
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rabiu Shuaibu, winner of the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency by-election held on Saturday in Kano State. The Returning Officer for the election, Professor Umar Sani, announced the results at the INEC office in Dawakin Kudu, stating that Shuaibu secured [] The post APC Sweeps Dawakin Kudu/Warawa By-Election in Kano appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Guinee news
· Jul 2, 2026
Kissidougou : Marie Louise Konan Sidibé élue Maire de la commune urbaine !
L’élection des membres de l’exécutif communal s’est tenue, ce jeudi 02 juillet 2026. Pour cette première rencontre, il était question de choisir le maire et les 5 vices-maires qui vont désormais constituer l’exécutif communal. Finalement après le vote, c’est la candidate de la Génération pour la Modernité et le Développement (GMD), Marie Louise Konan Sidibé, []
Vanguard News
· Jun 21, 2026
INEC declares Oyebanji winner of Ekiti governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Oyebanji, as the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The post INEC declares Oyebanji winner of Ekiti governorship election appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Related coverage for "DA Unveils Chris Pappas as Umngeni Mayoral Candidate Ahead of 2026 Elections": Utusan Malaysia — PRN Johor: Bersatu umum tanding 16 kerusi DUN, guna logo PN. Independent Online — Pappas announced as DA’s uMngeni mayoral candidate ahead of 2026 local elections. Malay Mail — Johor campaign billboards torn down in Bukit Batu, Pakatan hopeful Arthur Chiong cries sabotage. Voice of Nigeria — APC Sweeps Dawakin Kudu/Warawa By-Election in Kano. Guinee news — Kissidougou : Marie Louise Konan Sidibé élue Maire de la commune urbaine !. Vanguard News — INEC declares Oyebanji winner of Ekiti governorship election