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South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades
Annie Andrews is projected to defeat Darline Graham, who was handpicked by President Trump to take her brother's seat after his death.
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Democrat Roy Cooper celebrates flipping North Carolina Senate seat
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper celebrated his Senate victory in Raleigh
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Democrat Annie Andrews flips South Carolina Senate seat held by Republicans since 1998
Andrews ran a campaign on healthcare affordability and beat Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey Graham to win US midterm elections – live updates Track live results from all 50 states Democrat Annie Andrews, a pediatrician who campaigned on healthcare affordability, has won the race for US Senate in South Carolina, making her the first Democrat to represent the state in the Senate for over a quarter century. Andrews had faced an uphill battle in what has been seen as a reliably Republican state against Darline Graham, the sister of the late Republican powerbroker Lindsey Graham.
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Surging ICE raids shadow final weeks of California congressional race
Local organisations and representatives say immigration raids have spread fear and uncertainty through communities.
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Former councillor pleads not guilty to stalking senior shire staff
A former Shire of Esperance councillor has pleaded not guilty to stalking two senior employees at the local government.
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‘You can’t be in NDC and expect that you do same thing NPP does’ – Fifi Kwetey
NDC General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey has warned party members that they cannot repeat the misconduct they accused the NPP of and expect protection. The NDC also directed Obuasi SHTS headmaster Zakaria Abdulai to step aside from its Juaben constituency chairmanship race pending a CID investigation.
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Battle for City Hall: Inside Nairobi’s high-stakes governor seat
Sakaja, Karauri and Aladwa appear set for a bruising battle for ODM's ticket.
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2027: El-Rufai Directed Supporters To Vote ADC — Party Chieftain
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has asked his supporters to vote for candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at all levels. Baba said that El-Rufai’s directive covers the presidential, governorship, National Assembly and State House of Assembly elections across Kaduna State’s 23 local government areas, adding that the coalition meeting was convened to bring the various support groups together and coordinate their activities ahead of the general elections.
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Shettima Reaffirms FG’s Commitment To Bakassi Seaport, Coastal Highway
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to major infrastructure projects in Cross River State, particularly the proposed Bakassi Deep Seaport and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, describing them as strategic investments that will transform the state’s economic fortunes. Shettima gave the assurance during the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign rally at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar, where he called on Cross River residents to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu in 2027.
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Democratic rising star Ossoff projected to hold Georgia seat
Ossoff is seen as a potential leading contender for the Democratic nomination for president in 2028 if he throws his hat in the ring.
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No cover-up for NDC wrongdoers; Mahama will protect no one – Fifi Kwetey
NDC General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey says President John Mahama will shield no one who engages in wrongdoing, including members of the governing party. In the Obuasi case, the NDC initially directed headmaster Zakaria Abdulai to withdraw from its Juaben chairmanship race.
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NDC names Ibezi, Umeh, Nwoye to Anambra campaign council
The campaign council also features Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central; Senator Tony Nwoye, representing Anambra North; and Chief Ebuka Onunkwo, the party’s senatorial candidate for Anambra South. The NDC Anambra State Campaign Council is scheduled to be inaugurated on Wednesday, November 4, in Awka.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms makes US history as first Black woman elected governor
Bottoms, who formerly advised former US President Joe Biden, beat Republican Rick Jackson.
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Breaking: Assault on One Nation volunteer not being treated as politically motivated
Victoria Police has issued a fresh statement regarding the assault of a One Nation volunteer to clarify detectives are not treating the incident as politically motivated.
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Utomi faults APC over alleged extravagance amid hardship
Political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration over what he described as extravagant lifestyles among public officials amid economic hardship in the country. Utomi said it was contradictory for government officials to describe Nigeria as poor while allegedly displaying luxury vehicles, including Maybachs, G-Wagons and Rolls-Royces, and travelling in private jets.
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NDC risks digging its own grave by repeating NPP’s mistakes – Fifi Kwetey
NDC General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey has warned that the party risks digging its own grave if it repeats the mistakes voters rejected under the NPP. Mr Kwetey insisted that the NDC must hold itself to a higher standard.
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Tinubu Stepped In When Nigeria Was About To Collapse — Mutfwang
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has called on Nigerians to exercise patience with President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying the President inherited a country burdened by longstanding fiscal and structural challenges, and about to collapse when he assumed office in 2023. The inauguration marked the commencement of coordinated mobilisation for the re-election of President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, as well as Governor Mutfwang, Deputy Governor Josephine Piyo and other APC candidates contesting National and State Assembly seats in Plateau State.
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Ballot shortages reported in Dearborn, Michigan
Reports of ballot shortages at several Dearborn polling stations have raised concerns over voter access
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Samuel Abu Jinapor writes on Tuesday’s incident in Parliament
At Tuesday’s sitting of Parliament, I raised serious and disturbing allegations concerning the alleged sale of Ghanaian diplomatic passports for amounts ranging from US$10,000 to US$50,000. I remain a disciplined, patriotic and respectful Member of Parliament, but equally a proud and committed member of the Mighty Minority, determined to hold the Government accountable, particularly in matters concerning our foreign affairs.
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2027: Atiku’s presidency won’t determine Senate President, Reps Speaker — Melaye
Atiku’s presidency won’t determine Senate President, Reps Speaker — Melaye. The Deputy Director-General of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council, Dino Melaye, has said a government led by Atiku Abubakar will not determine who becomes Senate President or Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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US midterm election: Why it's important and races to watch
US voters are electing a new Congress. The results will be decisive for the future of the United States, and a judgment on Donald Trump's second term as president.
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US midterm election: How it works, why it's important and races to watch
US voters are electing a new Congress. The results will be decisive for the future of the United States, and a judgment on Donald Trump's second term as president.
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US midterms: Democrat wins North Carolina as first polls close
The crucial midterms could put a check on how much power President Donald Trump can wield during the last two years of his term. Follow DW's live updates.
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NDC admits error in clearing Obuasi SHTS headmaster amid abuse allegations
The General Secretary of the NDC, Fifi Kwetey, has acknowledged that the party mishandled its initial response to sexual abuse allegations against the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), saying it should have waited for further evidence before taking a position. Zakaria Abdulai, the headmaster of Obuasi SHTS, was the NDC Juaben Constituency Secretary who had plans to contest in the NDC Juaben constituency chairmanship race.