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DA Leadership Race Intensifies With Gwarube, Khakhau and Mbombo Entering Key Contests

Delegates will choose a new leadership slate at the April 11–12 congress in Midrand.

Marine Tondelier Wins Ecologists’ Nod for French Left Primary

Schlein Closes PD Gathering in Montepulciano, Asserts Party’s Central Role in Progressive Alliance

Schnieder Named CDU Lead in Rhineland-Palatinate as FDP Chooses Hüskens in Saxony-Anhalt

Harjinder Singh Dhami Re-Elected SGPC President for Fifth Term With 117 of 136 Votes

Somos Perú Names George Forsyth Its 2026 Presidential Candidate

Berlin SPD Unanimously Backs Steffen Krach as 2026 Lead Candidate

Decaro Conditions Puglia Bid on Emiliano and Vendola Staying Off Council

Beshear Weighs 2028 White House Bid as He Eyes DGA Chairmanship

Yukon Liberals to Choose New Premier From Pemberton and Bill

AfD Names Frohnmaier Lead Candidate in Baden-Württemberg as Parties Shun Coalition

Édouard Philippe Unveils Reform Manifesto for 2027 Presidential Campaign

François Ruffin Proposes Unified Left Primary for 2027 Presidential Election

Lucie Castets Calls for Broad Left-Wing Primary to Unite Ahead of 2027 Presidential Race

Stephen A. Smith Dismisses Presidential Run, Cites Focus on ESPN Role

Les Républicains Leadership Race Heats Up as Wauquiez Challenges Retailleau's Lead

Yannick Jadot Challenges Green Party Process in 2026 Paris Mayoral Bid

Merz Faces Criticism Over Migration Policy and AfD Cooperation Concerns

Hamburg CDU Launches Campaign with New Election Platform

Stephen Flynn Announces Bid for Scottish Parliament in 2026