AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElection Integrity & Rules: Nigeria’s INEC deadline extensions and calls to hold 2027 federal and state elections on one day are back in focus, alongside SERAP urging 2027 presidential candidates to publish assets and reject vote-buying. US Primaries & Midterms: A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds independents back big progressive ideas like Medicare-for-all and higher taxes on billionaires—fueling insurgent Democrats ahead of November. Local Voting Access: Milwaukee voters face an Aug. 11 primary with in-person registration and ID requirements; Wisconsin also sees a governor race sprint as candidates court undecided voters. Campaigns & Violence Warnings: Kenya’s election season is raising alarms about turnout and potential unrest, while Osun’s pre-poll period continues to feature violence fears and police actions. International Elections: Tonga confirms Oct. 8 by-elections after bribery convictions unseated two MPs; AJK’s third phase runs Aug. 10 in four constituencies. Policy That Hits Voters: New York’s Medical Aid in Dying law takes effect, and New Zealand leaders signal possible fuel tax and accommodation levy changes ahead of elections. Democracy at the Ballot: Kansas voters rejected a plan to elect Supreme Court justices directly, showing party dominance doesn’t guarantee policy wins.
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