South Korean presidential candidates clash in right-wing stronghold
Lee, the liberal front-runner, sought to win over undecided voters, while conservative candidate Kim aimed to consolidate his base in the region. Meanwhile, Lee Jun-seok of the…
Elections
Incumbents, reelectionists, known faces rule Metro Manila mayoral races
Incumbent local chief executives, re-electionists and personalities from powerful political families dominated the results of the mayoral elections in Metro Manila. Most of the…
Existing rift within South Korea’s conservative bloc widens
An existing rift within the conservative bloc widened with People Power Party presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo resisting mounting pressure from party leadership to swiftly…
South Korean courts postpone Rep. Lee Jae-myung hearings until after election
According to the court, the decision is meant to give Lee -- a presidential candidate and the defendant in the case -- "equal campaign opportunities" during the campaign period…
Last batch of 7.5 million ballots delivered to Metro Manila, says election commission
During the final testing and sealing, teachers serving as EB members will test the automated counting machines and official ballots among 10 registered voters in every polling…
South Korea’s Lee Jae-myung leads in hypothetical three-way presidential race with Han Duck-soo
A recent poll, conducted from April 30 to May 2, found Lee leading with 46.5 per cent support in a hypothetical matchup against former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who is running…
Japan’s outdated election system: Campaign broadcasts misused to attract customers
The Public Offices Election Law stipulates that campaign broadcasts shall be aired just as they were recorded, while requiring candidates to maintain appropriate integrity in…
Singaporeans return the ruling party to power with 65.57 per cent of the popular vote
The ruling PAP secured 87 of 97 seats in an election that took place against a backdrop of global uncertainty and trade wars.
2025 elections: Richest, poorest candidates for Philippine senator
With over 68 million registered voters for the election on May 12, a candidate has to have P205 million to P343 million if he or she wishes to reach everyone across the…
PM Wong appeals to voters to give him the best team to take Singapore forward
Speaking in Punggol, he said that voting for the PAP means not opting for a contrarian opposition voice. It means getting a dedicated team and capable leaders to help steer…