Nicaragua Elections Ban: President Daniel Ortega vowed the country will “never again” hold elections, prompting sharp condemnation from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and calls to isolate Managua. US Election Integrity Fight: New Jersey’s governor says a Motor Vehicle Commission software error let nearly 400 noncitizens register and a few hundred vote, while the League of Women Voters denounced Trump’s election-security claims as false and election-undermining. Arizona Primary Count: Arizona’s 2026 primary vote count continues with live ballot-cure and tabulation feeds as officials push transparency during ongoing counting. Election Administration & Roll Accuracy: North Carolina declined to release names of alleged dead voters on rolls, citing possible investigations, and a Jefferson County board discussed precinct-assignment mapping issues affecting thousands of addresses. Campaigns & Local Voting: Barisan Nasional leaders in Negeri Sembilan urged tighter campaign machinery ahead of early voting July 28 and polling Aug. 1; in Nebraska, Lincoln petition backers submitted signatures to restructure city elections. Global Politics & Voting Rights: Israel election coverage highlights parties’ stances on Arab voter inclusion and new proposals to bar criminal defendants from serving as prime minister.