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Mississippi Senate Race Hangs on 2,000-Vote Lead and Unknown Ballot Count
Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith leads Democrat Scott Colom by just over 2,000 votes, but state officials cannot confirm how many ballots remain uncounted.
Iotova Wins Bulgarian Presidential Runoff, Rival Concedes
Acting President Iliana Iotova secured 58 percent of the vote in Sunday's election, becoming Bulgaria's first elected female head of state.
Policy Uncertainty, Not Election Outcome, Drives Post-Vote Rally
Historical data shows equity markets advance following any decisive election result due to reduced policy ambiguity, independent of which candidate prevails.
Israeli Elections Set for Oct. 27 During Political Deadlock
Polls show neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot will secure the 61 seats needed to form a government.
Spain's Sánchez Calls Snap Election for November 29
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a snap general election for Nov. 29, risking one of Europe's last left-leaning governments as far-right parties gain ground across the continent.
Sweden Election Too Close to Call as Left Bloc Leads by One Seat
With 80 percent of votes counted, left-wing parties hold a one-seat lead, but the final outcome may not be known until Thursday.
Russian Ties Alleged for Sweden Democrats Official Before Election
Investigative reports linking a Sweden Democrats aide to Russian influence operations have complicated the party's electoral prospects ahead of Sept. 13 elections
German Far-Right AfD Wins Saxony-Anhalt Vote, Path to Government Unclear
The anti-migration Alternative for Germany secured a strong victory in the state election but fell short of an absolute majority, complicating its path to government.
Kazakhstan Holds Parliamentary Vote as Tokayev Maintains Political Control
A new constitution and legislature offer the appearance of reform, but genuine opposition parties are barred and the president retains ultimate power.
Crowley Wins Wisconsin Democratic Primary, Faces Trump-Backed Tiffany in November
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley defeated democratic socialist Francesca Hong, advancing to the general election against U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany
Sand Leads Iowa Governor Race; Senate Contest Between Hinson and Turek Too Close to Call
Three polls show Democratic State Auditor Rob Sand ahead of Republican Zach Lahn for governor, while conflicting surveys leave the Hinson-Turek Senate race unresolved.