Over 15,000 Polling Stations Open for Quebec Election
On Oct. 5, 2026, over 15,000 polling stations will operate in Quebec, giving voters the chance to elect the next premier.
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Quebec Election Day Scheduled for October 5
Quebec's provincial election takes place on October 5, with voters choosing among five major parties after a five‑week campaign focused on key policy areas.
Culver City Protest Calls on Studios for Election Fairness
Culver City demonstrators urged Sony, Apple and Amazon to support fair elections ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Democratic Surge Threatens 50-Year Republican Hold in Chelan County
Growing Democratic support in Chelan County may break a 50‑year streak of Republican state legislators in the November 2026 election.
Atlanta News First to Host Georgia Senate, Governor Debates Oct 4-5
Atlanta News First is hosting televised debates for Georgia's Senate and governor races on Oct. 4‑5 to inform voters before the registration deadline.
Georgia Voter Registration Deadline Set for Oct. 5 Ahead of Midterms
Georgia’s voter registration deadline is October 5, 2026, the final day to register for the November midterm elections.
County Official Refutes Claim Phoenix Post Office Shutdown Affects Ballots
Justin Heap claimed a Phoenix post office shutdown would reroute early ballots to San Diego, but elections chief Adrian Fontes said no evidence exists for the claim.
Georgia Governor Race Tight, Senate Poll Shows Ossoff Leads
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Ruba Ghazal Leads Québec solidaire into Oct. 5 Election
Ruba Ghazal, co‑spokesperson of Québec solidaire, is heading the party as premier candidate in the October 5, 2026 election, twenty years after helping to found the party.
Early Voting Starts Thursday at Downtown Chicago Site
Early voting for the November 3 election commenced Thursday at a downtown Chicago site, with two locations opening and additional sites to follow in October.
Mayor Parker reviews first 1,000 days and upcoming policies
Mayor Parker used a televised interview on Oct. 2 to review her first 1,000 days, address the ride‑share tax dispute, and present a Kensington cleanup plan ahead of her 2027 re‑election bid.
Mayoral hopeful Vogiatzakis defends out‑of‑city residency
Mike Vogiatzakis asserted his St. Andrews residence does not bar him from the Winnipeg mayoral race, despite criticism from fellow candidates.
Free Bike and Scooter Rides Offered for Laval Election
BIXI and Lime are offering free rides on election day in Laval to help voters get to polls, in collaboration with Elections Québec.
Brad Bradford Unveils Multi‑Hundred‑Million Dollar Budget Plan
Brad Bradford presented a budget plan worth hundreds of millions of dollars ahead of Toronto's mayoral election, while other candidates are also releasing proposals.
Students Protest Lack of Youth Representation Ahead of Quebec Election
Students in Montreal and Quebec City protested the lack of parties representing youth, noting low turnout among their age group, just days before the Quebec general election.
Free Bike and E‑Scooter Rides for Laval Voters
Laval will offer free BIXI bike and Lime e‑scooter rides on 5 October 2026 to help voters reach polling stations during the provincial election.
Students rally in Montreal, Quebec City over limited party options
Hundreds of students protested in Montreal and Quebec City over limited party choices and low youth turnout ahead of the Quebec election.
Georgia Governor Candidates to Debate in Atlanta Oct 6
Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms will hold the only in‑person gubernatorial debate in Atlanta on Oct. 6, 2026, aiming to help settle the election.
Free Bike and E‑Scooter Rides for Laval Voters
BIXI, Lime and Élections Québec will offer free bike and e‑scooter rides in Laval on Oct 5, 2026, to facilitate voter access to polling stations.
Chicago May Require Influencers to Reveal Paid Campaign Ties
Chicago is considering a rule to force paid political influencers to disclose campaign ties after the teachers union and mayor used undisclosed paid influencers.
