Judicial Elections in Kansas: Voters rejected a proposed Kansas constitutional amendment that would have shifted Supreme Court justice selection from merit-based appointments to direct elections, a reminder that party labels don’t always decide outcomes. U.S. Voting Integrity & Power: Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy said he has “existential anxiety” about whether confirmed AG Todd Blanche will uphold the Constitution on elections, as concerns grow about federal interference in November. Zambia Pre-Election Tensions: Political violence fears are rising ahead of Aug. 13, with a political scientist warning intimidation could depress turnout; meanwhile, observers include ICGLR’s Masisi leading a mission, and local prayer plans in Ndola were halted by police. Nigeria Election Violence Watch: Osun state faces mounting fear after reported politically linked killings, with names of alleged victims circulating as the Aug. 15 governorship vote nears. Campaign Misinformation: Zambia’s Binwell Mpundu denied a viral “ready to kill” video, saying it was AI-generated after his account was hacked. Local Election Results: Hawaii’s Aug. 4 primary saw low turnout (~33%) and mostly incumbent wins, while Muskegon County’s Aug. 4 primary turnout was 27.85%. Party Strategy & Policy: New Zealand’s Labour pitched easier government contracting for small businesses, while the Greens unveiled long-term protected funding for marae ahead of the 2026 election.