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Tag: Elections, Mayors
Sadiq Khan Re-elected Mayor of London in Latest Win for Labour Party
Mr. Khan defeated a right-wing rival who focused on crime and cars, his victory another ominous sign for Britain’s ruling Conservatives ahead of a general election.
Voters Swing to Labour in English Local Elections: Key Takeaways
While the ballots were still being counted on Friday, big losses for the Conservative Party could signal a difficult general election later this year.
U.K. Conservatives Hold Their Breath: How Bad Will Local Elections Be?
Voters in England and Wales will choose local officials on Thursday. The results could demonstrate whether the governing party’s dire poll ratings are reliable, analysts say.
Turkey’s Opposition Strikes Elections Blow to Erdogan’s Party
A raft of local election victories by rivals of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s governing party could serve as a check on his power.
Istanbul Mayor Headed for Re-election, in Blow to Erdogan’s Party
The opposition chalked up gains against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party in local elections across Turkey amid voter anger about the economy.
Meet the New Mayor: How a Refugee Won Over a Conservative German Town
The election of Ryyan Alshebl, a young man who fled Syria, offers surprising lessons for a Germany wrestling with its multicultural identity after an influx of refugees in 2015.
Johannesburg, Where Mayors Last Just Months, or Even Only Weeks
South Africa’s largest city is now on its sixth different mayor in 22 months. While politicians argue over power, residents struggle with dry taps, heaps of garbage and dilapidated buildings.
Did China Help Vancouver’s Mayor Win Election?
Ken Sim, Vancouver’s first mayor of Chinese descent, rejects claims of Chinese interference and says his landslide win was due to his tireless campaigning and more appealing policies.
Chicago Votes for Change
After a crime surge, Chicago voters have ousted their current mayor.