Romania bans second far-right hopeful from presidential election rerunRomania's electoral commission has excluded two far-right candidates from the presidential election, raising concerns about democracy and electoral integrity.
Georgia election body confirms ruling party's disputed win amid protestsGeorgia is undergoing mass protests following disputed election results favoring the ruling party, prompting allegations of voter fraud and political unrest.
The Guardian view on the UK's election challenges: an epidemic of intimidation | EditorialMost candidates in the 2024 election report facing harassment or intimidation.Abuse of candidates threatens democratic stability and voter confidence.
When is the deadline to register to vote in the local and London mayoral elections?The deadline to register to vote in upcoming elections is fast approaching, with millions potentially missing from the voter register.
Romania bans second far-right hopeful from presidential election rerunRomania's electoral commission has excluded two far-right candidates from the presidential election, raising concerns about democracy and electoral integrity.
Georgia election body confirms ruling party's disputed win amid protestsGeorgia is undergoing mass protests following disputed election results favoring the ruling party, prompting allegations of voter fraud and political unrest.
The Guardian view on the UK's election challenges: an epidemic of intimidation | EditorialMost candidates in the 2024 election report facing harassment or intimidation.Abuse of candidates threatens democratic stability and voter confidence.
When is the deadline to register to vote in the local and London mayoral elections?The deadline to register to vote in upcoming elections is fast approaching, with millions potentially missing from the voter register.
Labour could face probe over EU fundingLabour faces scrutiny over suspected indirect EU funding during opposition, linked to a donation to the Fabian Society.
Over half of general election candidates faced abuseElection candidates face high levels of abuse, intimidation, and threats, calling for urgent reforms.
Labour tells watchdog of police failures over intimidation of MP and supportersPolice failed to intervene during intimidation of Shabana Mahmood and supporters, raising concerns about election safety and candidate protection.
German paper industry denies claims paper shortage could hinder electionThe German paper industry can meet the demand for election materials if orders are timely, despite concerns about early elections causing logistical issues.
Junior minister's election posters which appeared at weekend were put up as part of 'tradition'Local traditions may influence adherence to electoral poster rules.Campaigning activity is ramping up ahead of the anticipated general election.Election posters were temporarily put up during a county final event.
Britons should be able to use wider range of ID to vote, says watchdogVoter ID laws may have disenfranchised up to 750,000 voters in the 2024 election, prompting calls for reform.
Sinn Fein tops Northern Ireland party income table - including another 212,000 from mysterious benefactorSinn Féin's funding includes a significant donation from a mysterious benefactor, prompting discussions on transparency in political financing.
Basic failures led to hack of Electoral Commission data on 40 million people | Computer WeeklyICO reprimands Electoral Commission for basic security errors allowing Chinese hackers to access 40 million people's data.
UK Electoral Commission avoids fine over 2021 intrusionThe UK's Electoral Commission faced a formal reprimand over security failings leading to a data breach affecting 40 million voters.
Basic failures led to hack of Electoral Commission data on 40 million people | Computer WeeklyICO reprimands Electoral Commission for basic security errors allowing Chinese hackers to access 40 million people's data.
UK Electoral Commission avoids fine over 2021 intrusionThe UK's Electoral Commission faced a formal reprimand over security failings leading to a data breach affecting 40 million voters.
Online security lapses led to data of 40m UK voters being hacked, says ICOThe UK's election watchdog, the Electoral Commission, faced a data breach due to outdated security measures, leading to exposure of 40 million voters' personal information.
Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting photo IDFormer British Prime Minister Boris Johnson forgot his ID and was initially turned away from a polling station during the U.K.'s local elections.