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Myanmar will hold its first general election in 5 years as criticism of the military rule mounts

Myanmar will hold the first phase of a general election on Sunday, its first vote in five years and an exercise that critics say will neither restore the country's fragile democracy undone by a 2021 a...

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Myanmar set to hold first general election in five years as criticism of military rule mounts

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Myanmar's military to hold first general election in five years boycotted by opponents; AP explains

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Amid a civil war, polls open in Myanmar for 1st time since military coup 5 years ago

Voters went to the polls Sunday for the initial phase of Myanmar's first general election in five years, held under the supervision of its military government while a civil war rages throughout much o...

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Displaced Myanmar civilians reject 'unfair' junta-run election

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Myanmar to hold first general election in 5 years as criticism of military rule mounts

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War-torn Myanmar votes in widely criticised 'sham' election

More than 200 people have been charged for disrupting or opposing the polls under a new law which carries severe punishments, including the death penalty.

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Myanmar goes to the polls amid civil war and humanitarian crisis

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Conflict and fear sap campaign energy ahead of Myanmar election

Labour party chair now refusing to rule out delaying the next general election

The Labour Party chairman has repeatedly refused to rule out delaying the next general election after scrapping council elections next year. Anna Turley MP left Sky News host Trevor Phillips stunned as she was given repeated opportunities to rule out the idea.

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Will Myanmar's Election Change Anything?

Myanmar, also known as Burma, will hold a phased general election starting later this month. It comes amidst a years long civil war that has killed thousands and displaced millions. And it is being called by a military government that seized power in a coup four years ago.

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Myanmar’s military government charge hundreds with breaking election law as voting date nears

Myanmar's military government has charged over 200 people with violating the country's strict election law ahead of a general election at the end of this month.

Left Foot Forward

Nigel Farage and the right-wing media falsely claim Labour is considering delaying the general election

For all the Reform and Tory goons at the back who thrive on fake news… There’s no change to the general election'

Reuters

2026 state Attorney General elections: what you need to know

November 18, 2025 - The 2026 election season is poised to bring substantial changes to the roster of state Attorneys General (AG). With over 30 races, including high-stakes contests in Texas and Florida, the outcomes of these state AG elections are set to ...

The Stranger

General Election Night 2025 Live

📌 Election Day is finally here. Let’s make sure it doesn’t suck. When all the ballots are counted, if we’re lucky, we’ll have a new mayor, a new city council president, and a progressive caucus in City Hall. The dust won’t settle for a few days.

The Diplomat

Thailand Schedules Snap General Election For February 8

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is hoping to capitalize on the nationalist sentiment stirred up by the ongoing border conflict with Cambodia.

WZZM

It's Election Day: Here's what to know

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Michigan is holding its 2025 November general election on Nov. 4, 2025, but not all precincts will have races or proposals to be voted on. In general elections on odd-numbered years, like 2025, the elections mainly focus on local ...

The Times Leader

Election certificate requirements discussed for Luzerne County Nov. 4 general election winners

Nov. 4 general election write-in winners must submit acceptance paperwork to Luzerne County’s Election Bureau by Monday if they are eligible for the elected office and interested in serving, county Election Director Emily Cook said this week.

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Myanmar’s military junta charge hundreds with breaking election law as voting date nears

Myanmar’s military government has charged more than 200 people with violating the Southeast Asian country’s voting law ahead of a general election at the end of the month, keeping up pressure on opponents of the polls.