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Italy's recent referendums on citizenship and labour laws failed due to low voter turnout, falling short of the required 50%, which was seen as a boost for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and a setback for the opposition. The votes aimed to reform citizenship requirements and labour protections but were largely boycotted, especially by Meloni's supporters, leading to a significant defeat for the proposals.
Mexico held its first judicial elections with only 13% voter turnout amid confusion and disillusionment, raising concerns about legitimacy and influence of criminal groups, but officials and some voters see it as a step towards democratic reform and justice system overhaul.
Chicago officials are concerned about the "shockingly low" voter turnout for the primary election, with only 12.21 percent of registered voters casting their ballots as of noon on Election Day. The turnout is significantly behind previous presidential primaries, and officials attribute the lack of excitement to uncompetitive races and voter fatigue. Older voters are driving the election, and some voters expressed disillusionment with the political process. Despite few problems reported at polling sites, officials are urging people to vote before polls close at 7 p.m.
Madagascar's incumbent leader, Andry Rajoelina, is set to secure a third term as president after obtaining the most votes in a presidential election marked by a low turnout and an opposition boycott. Provisional results showed Rajoelina with 58.9% of the vote, followed by Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko with 14.4%. Rajoelina's opponents have declared that they will not accept the results, citing irregularities and unfair election conditions. The opposition had called for a boycott, resulting in a historically low turnout of 46.4%. The final results will be announced by the country's High Constitutional Court within nine days.
In the New York City primaries, Yusef Salaam, a member of the Central Park Five, is poised for victory in the 9th Council District in Harlem, while incumbent Councilmember Charles Barron appears headed for defeat. Most incumbents, including Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark and Queens DA Melinda Katz, are expected to win. Mayor Eric Adams' endorsement of Inez Dickens did not help her, as Salaam leads the race. A few races will be decided by ranked-choice voting. Turnout was low, with only a fraction of eligible voters participating. Staten Island had no primary races this year.