While voters are most focused on cost-of-living issues, the opposition Labor Party has made the election a referendum on the conduct of Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Tag: Voting and Voters
How a Group of Female Independents Aims to Revive Australian Democracy
A community-driven movement has recruited around 25 candidates, most of them successful women preaching pragmatic reform. They could shape the balance of power after Saturday’s election.
John Fetterman: ‘Unfussy and Plain-Spoken’
John Fetterman, the Democratic Senate nominee in Pennsylvania, isn’t like most politicians in his party.
Boris Johnson and His Party Suffer Setbacks in Local Voting in Britain
But the British leader appeared to have survived the storm — for now at least — as the head of the opposition Labour Party came under scrutiny for violating lockdown rules himself.
Local Elections in Britain, Scotland and Ireland: What to Watch For
National politics may not be front and center in voters’ minds, but how they cast their ballots could signal their opinions of the main parties.
Why Boris Johnson Will Be Tested in UK by Local Elections
The British prime minister is under fire for lockdown-breaking parties. But many voters are skeptical that the opposition can solve issues such as soaring prices.
Ahead of Philippines Election, Young People Rally Around Leni Robredo
As the election in the Philippines nears, tens of thousands of young people who fear another Marcos presidency are rallying around Leni Robredo, the country’s vice president.
Convincing Victory Disguises Challenges for France’s Macron
France’s runoff election was marked by a record level of abstention, and many cast a ballot only to keep the far right from power — a testament to a growing disillusionment.
Some Voters in a Wealthy Paris Suburb Consider Backing Le Pen
In Neuilly-sur-Seine, an upscale city west of Paris, Marine Le Pen may gain the votes of those who had supported Éric Zemmour.
Inside Le Pen Territory as France Votes in a Runoff Election
Whatever happens in the runoff election on Sunday, France has changed, and the winner may face a turbulent season.