RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat voted in Nagpur, urging informed voting and cautioning against NOTA in Maharashtra's municipal polls.

Assemblyman James Gallagher, a Republican from Butte County, will run for California’s congressional seat vacated by retiring Rep. Doug LaMalfa in 2026.

Trump joked midterm elections shouldn't happen, sparking backlash amid Democratic polling leads.

Bangladeshi journalists demand government protection after mob attacks on major newspapers in December 2025, citing threats to press freedom ahead of elections.

Hamas delays Jan 2026 election due to security threats and internal divisions, extending interim leadership amid ceasefire talks.

Assam Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi accused the BJP government of voter suppression and political bias on January 11, 2026.

South Carolina lawmakers debate switching to closed primaries, sparking debate over voter access and party control.

Japan's stock market hit a record high on January 13, 2026, on election speculation and strong global cues.

Bangladesh suspends Visa on Arrival Jan 15–Feb 15 amid election and referendum security concerns.

Republican Stacy Garrity launched her 2026 gubernatorial bid in Pennsylvania, focusing on fiscal responsibility and AI-driven infrastructure.