electoral

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But it isn’t official until electoral authorities ratify tally sheets from individual stations across Colombia and dozens of countries where Colombian immigrants voted, said Hernán Penagos, who leads the electoral board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

But his ideas on electoral reform and alliances between progressive parties sit uneasily with others in Burnham's orbit - it will be fascinating to see if Lawson is given a role or not.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

“If you want people to be confident in your electoral system, a good first step is to build one that works properly.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

Armenia's Investigative Committee said it had opened 59 criminal cases over alleged electoral violations -- including people casting multiple ballots -- and detained nine.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

For several weeks it was not at all clear whether Jefferson would become the next abiding occupant, because the final tally of the electoral vote had produced a tie between him and Burr.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis