Local Elections

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What will happen in 2026? Predictions and events

In Depth The new year could bring peace in Ukraine or war in Venezuela, as Donald Trump prepares to host a highly politicised World Cup and Nasa returns to the Moon

In Depth

Reform UK's councillors are off to a rocky start

In the Spotlight Three weeks after sweeping the local elections, Nigel Farage's insurgent party is beginning to realise how hard the path from rhetoric to reality really is

By The Week UK Published 21 May 25

In the Spotlight
Arizona official sues to bar 100K from local voting

Speed Read A large number of residents who have not submitted citizenship documents might be prevented from voting in the battleground state's elections

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 18 September 24

Speed Read
Are down-ticket Democrats doomed?

Talking Points President Joe Biden's refusal to step back from his reelection campaign has some local Democrats wondering if their own races are in trouble — but not everyone is worried

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 16 July 24

Talking Points
Quiz of The Week: 30 April - 6 May

Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?

By The Week Staff Published 6 May 22

Puzzles and Quizzes
‘Tony Blair is back to haunt voters’

Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press

By The best columns Published 3 May 22

Instant Opinion

What will happen in 2026? Predictions and events

Reform UK's councillors are off to a rocky start

Arizona official sues to bar 100K from local voting

Are down-ticket Democrats doomed?

Quiz of The Week: 30 April - 6 May

‘Tony Blair is back to haunt voters’

Quiz of The Week: 1 - 7 May

Today’s front pages: local elections, London marathon and obesity warning