All articles tagged with #election controversy
Tanzania is experiencing violent protests and a crackdown following a disputed election in which main opposition candidates were barred, with reports of over 100 deaths and widespread repression against demonstrators and critics.
Bucks County Republicans protested against Democratic commissioners for voting to count undated or misdated mail ballots, defying a state Supreme Court ruling. The controversy is linked to the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race recount. Democratic Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia's comments about violating the law to highlight the issue sparked backlash, leading to calls for her and fellow commissioner Bob Harvie's resignation. The protest reflects broader frustrations with election processes in the county.
Senator Mike Lee has urged Democrat Bob Casey to concede the Pennsylvania Senate race, warning that Republicans might refuse to seat him if he wins through contested votes. The race is heading for a recount due to the narrow margin, with Republican Dave McCormick currently leading. The recount is mandated by state law when results are within a 0.5% margin. Controversy has arisen over the counting of mail-in ballots with date issues, leading to litigation by Republicans to halt their inclusion.
Republican state Rep. Austin Smith has dropped his reelection bid amid accusations of personally forging over 100 petition signatures to get on the 2024 ballot, facing a possible criminal investigation. Smith, a member of Arizona’s far-right Arizona Freedom Caucus, has been criticized for his alleged behavior, with calls for his resignation and investigation. Despite claiming election fraud in Maricopa County, Smith announced he was dropping out of the race, denying accountability for the allegedly fraudulent signatures and citing financial concerns.
"The View" co-hosts criticized NBC News for hiring former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel, calling it "despicable" and questioning her credibility due to her involvement in denying President Biden's victory in 2020. They argued that NBC could have chosen better Republican contributors and accused McDaniel of actively suppressing the Black vote. McDaniel clashed with NBC's Kristen Welker in her first interview, defending her actions and stating that expressing concerns about the election doesn't mean denying Biden's win.
Rep. Katie Porter expresses regret for using the word "rigged" to describe the California Senate primary after failing to advance, acknowledging that it carries connotations of fraud. She clarifies that she does not question the integrity of the election system but emphasizes the influence of big money in elections. Her initial comments were compared to those of Donald Trump, prompting Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff to emphasize the legitimacy of the election. Porter's regret comes amidst her campaign against big money influence in elections.
Organizers have submitted over 10,700 signatures to the Wisconsin Elections Commission in an attempt to force a recall election for Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, citing his criticism of former President Donald Trump and refusal to impeach the state's top election official. Vos, who has been speaker for 10 years, faces criticism from his own party over his rejection of calls to decertify the 2020 election. The state Supreme Court's recent decision on legislative districts and potential questions about how election officials will address the proposed recall add further complexity to the situation.
The beatification of a Polish family who sheltered Jews during World War II has sparked controversy ahead of the country's upcoming election. The family, known as the Ulma family, was killed by the Nazis for their actions. Some critics argue that the beatification is being used as a political tool by the ruling Law and Justice party to appeal to conservative voters. However, supporters argue that the family's actions deserve recognition and that the beatification is a testament to their bravery and sacrifice.
Cambodia's ruling party, the Cambodian People's Party (CPP), claimed a landslide victory in the general election, which critics dismissed as a sham. The election was effectively a one-sided race, with the CPP facing no viable opponent due to a crackdown on rivals. The only opponent with clout was disqualified from running. Prime Minister Hun Sen, who has ruled for 38 years, aims to secure his son's succession. The turnout was 84%, the second highest in three decades, and Hun Sen dismissed calls to undermine the election with protest ballots.