Democrats eye Georgia to boost Senate hand
Democrats are looking to victory in a Georgia runoff to give them an outright majority in the US Senate - and sway over committees, bills and judicial picks.
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Dems near Senate control with Arizona win
Democrats are one seat shy of retaining the US Senate after Mark Kelly held on in Arizona, while Republicans move closer to victory in the House.
Control of US Congress hangs in balance
The outcome of the United States midterm elections is unlikely to be known for some time as vote counting in many of the most competitive contests continues.
Kentucky votes against abortion amendment
Abortion rights activists are celebrating Kentucky residents voting against proposed constitutional amendment on abortion.
Republicans close in on US House majority
Democrats staved off a Republican "red wave" in midterm elections but Republicans are edging closer to a House majority as the Senate hangs in the balance.
Tight race for control of US Congress
The Democrat and Republican parties are notching victories in some of the most competitive races in the midterm election.
Climate group calls for donations overhaul
Climate 200, the group which helped with the election of teal independents, has called for changes to political donation laws.
Bolsonaro yet to concede loss to Lula
Electoral authorities in Brazil are bracing for Jair Bolsonaro to dispute the outcome of the runoff election, which he has lost to Luis Inacio Lula da Silva.
Extreme risks for ‘broken’ election system
An inquiry looking at the 2022 federal election has been told Australia must tighten campaign finance laws to stop big money distorting the political system.
Marape government confirmed after PNG poll
Papua New Guinea's national elections have delivered a win for James Marape, who will lead a coalition of at least 17 parties in government.
Macron looks to salvage a ruling majority
Voters have punished Emmanuel Macron's allies in France's parliamentary election, forcing the president to try to cobble together a majority to save his agenda.
Aussies sizzle to democracy sausage high
The democracy sausage has made a triumphant return at the 2022 election, with even more snags sizzling at polling booths than at the last vote three years' ago.
Bandt declares election a ‘Greens-slide’
The Greens are projected to win two Queensland seats in the House of Representatives, taking one each from Labor and the Liberals.
PM continues to back outspoken Deves
Prime Minister Scott Morrison continues to back his controversial pick for Warringah, Katherine Deves, saying more women are needed in parliament.
Parties joust over federal integrity body
Anthony Albanese says a federal integrity body would be one of his first priorities, while Scott Morrison defended his rejection of state models.
‘Busy’ LNP candidate faces police probe
The Australian Electoral Commission has referred a federal election candidate to police after concerns were raised over his enrolment and nomination.
Greens to call for young voter ‘uprising’
Greens Leader Adam Bandt says young people have to fight for their future as the party turns to first-time voters to strengthen their foothold in Canberra.
PM, Qld govt in hospital funding row
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has weighed into the debate about hospital funding in Queensland as ramping and emergency waiting times rise.
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Labor pledges action on NT remote housing
Federal Labor has pledged to provide $100 million for housing in remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory if elected.
Macron wins new term, pledges change
French President Emmanuel Macron has beaten far-right challenger Marine Le Pen but acknowledged widespread discontent ahead of the June parliamentary ballot.
Labor keen economy at centre of election
Shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers is keen for a contest on the economy in the upcoming election, calling the government's scare campaigns ridiculous.