General Elections
Coverage of General Elections in the Nexus archive.
- PETER HITCHENS: Britain is utterly unprepared for war. So why do our stupid leaders court one? The reality would be rationing, rising prices… and no general elections
Peter Hitchens argues Britain is unprepared for war and criticizes leaders for provoking conflict, warning of economic hardships like rationing and price hikes, as well as disrupted elections.
- JAAC ban
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) administration banned the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) ahead of a planned protest on June 9. The JAAC demands abolishing 12 refugee seats reserved for Indian-held Kashmir residents in AJK's governance. The article criticizes the ban as undemocratic and urges dialogue between the administration and JAAC to address grievances peacefully.
- Ethiopia to vote in first elections since Tigray peace deal
Ethiopians will vote in general elections for the first time since the formal end of the Tigray war. The elections occur four years after the conflict in Tigray concluded.
- Threats and control: Ethiopia opposition raises alarm ahead of elections
An Ethiopian opposition party has called for a nationwide protest ahead of the general elections on Monday, citing undemocratic conditions. The national election board has rejected the protest, leading to heightened tensions and fears for the safety of opposition members.
- Trump primary endorsements may backfire in general elections
President Trump's primary endorsements emphasize loyalty within the Republican Party, but these endorsements may prove counterproductive in general elections. The article suggests that Trump's focus on party loyalty could alienate moderate voters needed for broader electoral success.