AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMail-voting showdown in the U.S.: Democrats have appealed a judge’s refusal to block President Trump’s executive order tightening rules on mail-in voting, arguing it could disenfranchise eligible voters as federal agencies push voter eligibility lists and delivery limits. Local governance accountability: New Zealand’s government will amend the Local Government Act so only elected councillors can vote on council committees, ending voting rights for appointed iwi representatives and other unelected members. Colombia presidential runoff set: An outsider, pro-Trump candidate Abelardo de la Espriella won the first round and will face left-leaning Iván Cepeda, while President Gustavo Petro disputes the results amid allegations of foreign interference. Election tech and readiness: The Philippines Comelec says it’s fully prepared for BARMM’s September 14 parliamentary elections, including automated counting machine testing and stricter gun-bans. Campaigns and voter access: Michigan’s “I Voted” sticker contest opens for public voting, while Georgia’s secretary of state runoff debate spotlights QR-code ballot counting and looming election-system deadlines. Political finance scrutiny (South Africa): Watchdogs warn wealthy elites can bypass transparency as parties report over R97.2 million in donations ahead of the 2026 local elections.
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