2026 elections

Swedish Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson is drawing renewed attention as discussion of the 2026 Swedish election heats up. SVT reports that a former Moderate Party top figure says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is not pleased with the current political dynamics, fuelling speculation about cooperation and tensions between the government and its supporting party ahead of the vote.

A new electoral poll shows President Lula with nearly triple the voting intention of Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in one Brazilian state, according to VEJA. The numbers feed ongoing debate about the 2026 presidential race and the strength of the Lula and Bolsonaro camps ahead of potential candidacies.

Early results are coming in from Morocco's 2026 elections, indicating which parties and candidates are leading and which are falling behind. Interest is high as observers watch whether established players hold their ground or lose seats to challengers. Further official tallies are expected before a full picture of the outcome emerges.

Ahead of the 2026 election, Spotlight PA reports on where candidates Mackenzie and Brooks stand on the economy, comparing their positions on economic issues. The race is drawing attention as Pennsylvania voters weigh the candidates' economic platforms ahead of the vote.

The latest episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, aired September 27, 2026, focused on the upcoming Texas midterms and Brazil's 2026 elections. The episode is drawing large audiences and heavy engagement, with viewers reacting to the show's take on both races and their broader political implications.

Thailand has rejected a legal challenge concerning ballot secrecy and upheld the results of the 2026 general election, according to a report by Jurist. The ruling means the election outcome stands as certified. Details on which court issued the decision, who filed the challenge, and the arguments involved were not immediately available, and reaction from political parties or observers has not yet been reported.

Attention is turning to the 2026 US House of Representatives race in New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District, a swing seat in the southern part of the state. No candidates or campaign details have been confirmed yet, but the district's history of competitive elections makes it one to watch as the midterm cycle approaches.

A guide to the 2026 school board elections in Minnesota's Fertile-Beltrami School District has been published by regional station KAXE. The guide is intended to help local voters understand candidates, races, and voting procedures for the upcoming election.

A guide to the 2026 school board election in the Cass Lake-Bena School District in Minnesota has been published by the regional station KAXE. It lays out the candidates and voting information for local residents ahead of the election, as voters in the northern Minnesota district prepare to choose their school board representatives.

A guide to the 2026 Bemidji Area Schools board elections has been published by northern Minnesota public radio station KAXE. The guide lays out what voters in the Bemidji School District need to know ahead of the 2026 school board contests. Local residents following district governance and upcoming ballot races are turning to the resource for candidate and election information.

Ballotpedia reports 17,205 major party candidates ran for Congress and state offices in the 2026 election cycle, including the largest number of U.S. House candidates since 2018. The tally points to unusually broad competition for congressional and state-level seats, a figure likely to fuel discussion about voter enthusiasm, party recruitment and the scale of the midterms.

The Texas Tribune has published a guide to the 2026 congressional races in Texas, outlining who is running and what is at stake in key US House seats. The overview covers candidates, districts and the political dynamics shaping next year's midterm elections in a state that could influence control of the House.

The International Fresh Produce Association is weighing what the 2026 US midterm election results mean for the fresh produce industry. The group's analysis looks at how the new political landscape could affect policy areas that matter to growers and suppliers, including agriculture spending, trade, and regulation. It is part of wider post-election discussion about which sectors stand to gain or lose under the incoming Congress.