Ukraine Wartime Elections: President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected calls for elections during the war, warning a vote would be a “tsunami” that could “split Ukraine,” and said partners haven’t offered safe, legitimate conditions. Election Access in Israel: Ukraine’s debate echoes Israel’s own election logistics fight: Israel’s Central Elections Committee approved 159 polling stations in senior facilities and asked the High Court to dismiss petitions over voting access. U.S. Voting Rights Push: In the U.S., civil rights leaders are building momentum for the “Defend the Vote” March on Washington, citing the Voting Rights Act setback and warning about turnout in upcoming midterms. Voter Roll Problems (India): Karnataka group Jagrutha Karnataka says about 74 lakh voters face difficulties in the Special Intensive Revision, including possible exclusion of “genuine and eligible” voters. Local Elections (Nigeria): Ebonyi PDP rejected recent local government polls as “mono-party,” while APC figures and officials praised turnout and peaceful conduct. Campaign Strategy (South Africa): A political analyst says manifestos often don’t move voters, arguing many choose parties long before reading policy plans. Party Prep (Malaysia): Malaysia’s MCA leaders urged momentum toward GE16 and said cooperation talks for Melaka will be decided after the state assembly is dissolved. Election Administration (Vermont): Vermont’s secretary of state urged voters to update addresses before ballots mail out after Sept. 1.