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Vučić concedes defeat as Serbia's student list leads snap parliamentary vote
Serbians voted on Sunday, 25 October 2026, with turnout at 67.6% by 19:00. Aleksandar Vučić then said projections showed his party had lost to the student-led list, while the first official results were still pending.
Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro vote in Brazil's runoff as polls show a near tie
Brazilians cast ballots on Sunday, 25 October 2026, in a runoff between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro. The final polls put the two candidates within the margin of error.
Serbia holds snap parliamentary election as voters queue outside polling stations
Serbia is holding early parliamentary elections on 25 October 2026 to choose the 250 deputies of the National Assembly. Long queues formed outside polling stations before voting began.
Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu three days before Israel's vote
The October Council organised the protest at Hostages Square, where demonstrators demanded an independent inquiry into the 7 October 2023 attack. Israelis vote on Tuesday, 27 October, and polls suggest neither bloc will win a working majority.
Le Pen opens 2027 campaign in Orléans as France faces unrest and debt strain
Marine Le Pen opened her first campaign speech for the April 2027 presidential election in Orléans on Sunday, 25 October, under a heavy security lockdown. The rally followed a Saturday march over living costs that drew more than 400,000 people and led to over 1,300 arrests.
Bulgaria's presidential first round draws 16.04% turnout by 16:00 local time
Bulgarians voted on Sunday, 25 October 2026, in the first round of the presidential election. Pre-vote polls cited by a Bulgarian journalist gave the Iotova-Vâlcev ticket over 40%, and a runoff is set for 1 November.
Obama and Trump trade sharp attacks ahead of the 3 November US midterms
Barack Obama blamed Donald Trump for higher prices linked to the Iran war, while Trump called Obama incompetent and urged Michigan voters to back Republican Mike Rogers. The exchange came at rallies in Cleveland and Detroit and in a Trump speech in Georgia, ahead of the 3 November midterm elections.
Trump votes early in Florida, then attacks Jon Ossoff at Georgia rally before midterms
Trump cast an early midterm ballot on Saturday, 24 October, in Palm Beach County, then travelled to Perry, Georgia, to campaign for Republican candidates. Surveys meanwhile show many voters worried about corruption in his administration.
Salvini re-elected Lega secretary with 465 votes, Garavaglia gets 146
Matteo Salvini was confirmed as Lega secretary for a fourth time at an extraordinary congress in Milan. The party also unveiled a new symbol, 'Lega Italia federale', which drops Salvini's name.
Ramaswamy defends ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother calling her a liar
Ramaswamy's campaign confirmed on Tuesday, 20 October, that it was behind the spot and announced plans to spend $4 million promoting it, while Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has called for its removal.
Lula seeks to disqualify Flávio Bolsonaro over Meta favouritism ahead of 25 October runoff
Lula's campaign asked Brazil's electoral court on Wednesday, 21 October, to bar Flávio Bolsonaro, alleging Meta favoured his rival. Bolsonaro answered with a petition seeking Lula's disqualification ahead of the 25 October runoff.
Trump's Justice Department sues Alaska to block Senate result if Dan S. Sullivan loses
The lawsuit asks a federal court to hold back certification if Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan loses to Democrat Mary Peltola. The race could decide which party controls the Senate, and a judge is now due to consider the request.
Eisenkot's bloc leads Netanyahu's in two Israeli polls, but neither reaches 61 seats
Channel 12 and Channel 13 polls published on 22 October 2026 give Eisenkot's bloc 55 and 52 seats, against 51 and 49 for Netanyahu's, ahead of the 27 October vote.
Thousands march in Madrid demanding pensions tied to real inflation ahead of 29 November vote
Organizers and the Government Delegation disagree on the crowd, with 50,000 versus 25,000 people. Protesters also demanded a 6% rise in pensions for 2027 and a minimum pension equal to the SMI.
Ramaswamy's attack ad featuring Amy Acton's mother sparks bipartisan criticism in Ohio
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy ran a US$4 million ad featuring the mother of his Democratic rival, Amy Acton, who calls her daughter a liar. Fellow Republicans criticised the spot, and Donald Trump has defended it ahead of the 3 November midterms.
Spain's Supreme Court gives government five days to list 163,020 affected voters
Spain's Supreme Court has warned ministers Félix Bolaños and José Manuel Albares of a fine if they do not hand over the names of 163,020 naturalised citizens whose vote is suspended, with a 28 October deadline.
Trump says Audi will build $4.2 billion plant in Georgia before midterms
Trump put the planned factory near Macon at 200,000 vehicles a year, while Audi's release cited about 4,500 jobs and construction in 2027, ten days before the midterms.
Chunta drops Teruel joint list as Podemos and Frente Amplio clash before 29 November vote
Chunta Aragonesista will not run a joint Frente Amplio candidacy in Teruel, and Podemos is using the split to appeal to left-wing voters. Frente Amplio says its ballot will appear across the country.
Trump approval hits 31% as Democrats lead midterm vote by 12 points
A Reuters/Ipsos poll published on 20 October puts Trump's approval at 31%, the lowest of his term. Democrats lead the midterm vote 47% to 35% ahead of 3 November.
ERC and Podemos launch joint pre-campaign rally in Barcelona before 29N vote
On Saturday, 24 October, Rufián and Montero shared a stage in Nou Barris, Barcelona, a day after Feijóo's remarks on scrapping the Ministry of Equality. The split on the left over alliances was also on display.
Feijóo vows no pardons for corrupt officials if PP wins 29-N election
Speaking at a pre-campaign rally in Vigo, PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo said he would make corrupt officials pay if he reaches Moncloa after the 29-N election, citing 131 people under investigation in cases against the PSOE.
Alberta voters reject a path to separation from Canada in non-binding vote
Early counts put about three-quarters of Albertans on the side of staying in Canada, rejecting the start of a process toward a binding separation vote. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the outcome a clear choice for unity as Canada faces a trade dispute with the United States.
US judge halts DHS noncitizen voter operations in nine states ahead of midterms
A federal judge in California barred the Department of Homeland Security from field operations and interviews tied to voter eligibility checks in nine states. The order stays in force until polls close on 3 November, while a separate Justice Department suit seeks to stop California from counting up to 20,000 mail ballots.
Trump praises rally supporter who punched a protester in South Carolina
Donald Trump applauded a rally supporter who was seen punching a protester in Clemson, South Carolina, on Wednesday, 21 October, comparing him to Evander Holyfield. The event was part of his push for Senator Darline Graham before the 3 November midterms.
Venezuelans rally in several cities demanding elections and Machado's return
Thousands rallied across Venezuela on Thursday, 22 October 2026, in the first nationwide opposition protest in nearly two years. Demonstrators want an election date and the return of Nobel laureate María Corina Machado, who lives in exile in Panama.
CSU backs Ilse Aigner for Bundespräsidentin as CDU keeps options open
At the CSU party congress in Munich, Merz greeted Ilse Aigner by name and drew minutes of applause, while Söder and Weber urged the CDU to decide quickly on Steinmeier's successor.
Trump says he has a right to run in 2028 despite the 22nd Amendment
At a rally in Sioux City, Iowa, on Thursday, 22 October, Trump said the law bars him from running again but argued he still had the right to, pointing to his claims about the 2020 vote. He also declined to say whether he would back JD Vance as his successor.
Ifop poll puts Le Pen far ahead after 17 October riots in France
Marine Le Pen would take 34% to 38% of the first-round vote and beat Jean-Luc Mélenchon 68% to 32% in a runoff, according to an Ifop poll published on Tuesday, 20 October. The survey followed protests against the high cost of living that turned into riots and looting across France.
Sánchez pledges La Revuelta stays on TVE if he keeps governing, warns of censorship
Speaking on TVE's La Revuelta, Pedro Sánchez said the show would stay on air if he keeps governing after the 29 November election and ruled out any pact with Vox. He also joked that 176 seats for a single year would be enough for him.
Self-styled pollster admits faking midterm polls; New York Times pulls 15 polls
Wedgewood Polls said most of its data was invented after the aggregator FiftyPlusOne asked about its work on Tuesday, 20 October. The New York Times has since removed 15 of its polls.