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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Council sets Sioux Falls' 2026 city election for June 2
Sioux Falls' next municipal election is set for June 2, 2026, following a Sioux Falls City Council vote in which multiple councilors said they were voting against their personal preference in favor of what they'd heard from their constituents. The recently-signed House Bill 1130 states that municipal and school district elections, which had previously taken place in April, must now be held either on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June, or the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. As councilors discussed the topic in June, many of them noted that they were still undecided on the best date. But at the July 8 meeting , the discussion was notably one-sided. It became clear that the June date was likely to succeed when, during the item that would have codified the November date, its own co-sponsor declared he would be voting against it due to the majority of the feedback he received expressing support for a June election. "When I ran for this office, I decided that I would always put the collective wisdom of the community ahead of my personal preference," Councilor David Barranco said. "So while I'd love to have a cup of coffee and talk with somebody why I think November would be wise, in this case, I think it's even wiser to put the needs of the group ahead of the needs, or the wants or the opinions of the individual." Councilor Miranda Basye made similar comments, saying she had been "quite vocal" in recent weeks that November was the most reasonable time for the election, but said she wanted to listen to her constituency and their interest in the June election. The motion to set the November date failed 7-1, with the only vote in favor being Councilor Richard Thomason, who said the date aligned with the intent of the legislature in passing the bill: increasing voter turnout. "The highest turnout's in November," Thomason said. "More people will go and vote that are of different political parties because some districts may not have a primary for their specific legislative races." There was less discussion on the item setting the June 2, 2026 election date, which passed 7-1 with Thomason against. The city's Charter Revision Commission will be meeting in the summer to bring a charter amendment to the voters, who will decide a permanent election date after 2026. This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Council sets Sioux Falls' 2026 city election for June 2
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mobile Election Guide focuses on 2025 mayoral, city council races
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Chamber released its 2025 Election Guide ahead of the August 26 municipal election. According to a Mobile Chamber news release, the election guide is a nonpartisan resource that aims to inform voters on various topics in the upcoming election. This year's guide focuses on the mayoral and city council races in Mobile. Swimmer in Mobile Bay not in distress, officials say 'Mobile's future starts at the ballot box,' Bradley Bryne, the Mobile Chamber President and CEO, said. 'We believe informed voters are essential to strong communities. This guide was created to help citizens understand where candidates stand on the issues that matter most, especially when it comes to economic growth, workforce development, infrastructure, and quality of life.' The guide includes information such as unedited candidate response, voting districts and polling locations, election deadlines, and other tools for casting your vote, the release said. The Chamber is also introducing a new social media series called 'Meet the Candidates,' where viewers can watch and read highlights of each candidate's responses. Motorcyclist killed in Okaloosa County crash This is the first municipal election to use new voting districts. Find the full guide in the PDF below: PRESS-RELEASE-Election-Guide-2025Download Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CTV News
05-07-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Vancouver mayor's former chief of staff launches new political party in mayoral run
Kareem Allam, the former chief of staff to Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim who plans to run against him in the next municipal election, speaks to CTV News on Friday, July 4, 2025. (CTV News) Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's former chief of staff has started a political party in his bid to be the city's next top politician. Kareem Allam previously worked for Sim's ABC party as a campaign manager, and credits himself for the party's success in 2022. He's now vying for his former boss's job, and is behind a new civic party called the Vancouver Liberals. 'I wanted to put my name forward because I'm not happy with the direction of the city,' he said. 'I think Vancouverites deserve a mayor that walks into city hall every day and asks themselves one simple question: 'How am I going to make things better in the City of Vancouver?' And right now, I don't think that's happening.' 'Oppose the decampments' Allam said he considers himself centre-left, but intends to recruit candidates further to the left and right. 'Voices that are going to oppose the decampments, oppose supportive housing bans, oppose getting rid of integrity commissioners while being under investigation from integrity commissioners,' he said, referencing decisions Sim has supported in his nearly three years in office. 'I want voices that are going to stand up for a democratically elected park board.' Legal battle Allam left his position at city hall only a few months after Sim came to power. He's now involved in a lawsuit with Sim, who has accused Allam and real estate developer Alexander George Tsakumis of making 'false and defamatory' statements about the mayor. The statements in question relate to an alleged incident in which Sim was supposedly caught driving drunk by Vancouver police, who let him go without citing him for any offence. Will opposition councillors run? CTV News asked each opposition councillor whether they're thinking of running for mayor. The only councillor to hint at it is long-time Green City Coun. Pete Fry. 'A day doesn't go by that people don't ask me if I am,' he said. 'It's a conversation I have to have with my wife and my team. Certainly, (I'm) flattered by the interest. I haven't made anything close to a decision on that one, but certainly considering it.' The next municipal election is scheduled for Oct. 17, 2026.
CBC
03-07-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Albertans will have to register to cast ballot in upcoming municipal election
You'll need to join a permanent electors register if you want to cast your ballot in this year's municipal election. The Alberta government made sweeping changes last fall to how municipal elections are run. One of the requirements includes a list of eligible voters. In the province's capital, Edmonton Elections now has its own electoral register online. Edmonton Elections is a non-partisan team that is responsible for administering the mayoral, council and school trustee elections. "Right now, we are working with Elections Alberta, and we will be getting the majority of the data to compile the permanent electors list from them," said Aileen Giesbrecht, returning officer for Edmonton Elections. "The final date to update your information and to register is August 15. That gives Elections Alberta a chance to update their information before they send it us over to us to use for the October 20 election." Residents can register online via The city's database includes about 700,000 Edmontonians registered to vote but may not include residents who recently moved or became eligible for the first time. The city says voters should verify their information by August 15 to make sure they are on the list on voting day, but eligible voters who miss the advance registration deadline can register in person on the day of the election. Changes from 2021 municipal election A voter register is just one of the changes coming into play in this year's municipal elections in Alberta. Another change is the banning of tabulators to process ballots, which will now be hand-counted. Political parties and slates are also being introduced for the elections in Edmonton and Calgary. "We had to work through were all of the legislative changes, and to make an assessment on how that changes our operational plans," Giesbrecht said. "The biggest change that people are going to see is there's going to be a need for a lot more election workers. So even if you're not able to vote because you're not a Canadian citizen, there's still a great opportunity for you to participate in the upcoming election." Due to the extra labour attached with hand counting ballots, Giesbrecht said, "we are going to need thousands and thousands of workers to work advance vote, election day, voting as well as counting."
CTV News
03-07-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Deadline mid-August for voters to register in advance for October's municipal election
Voters in this fall's municipal election will be required to register before they can cast ballots. Changes to local elections were brought on last year after the provincial government introduced a bill that became the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act. It modified the Local Authorities Election Act, which now requires municipalities to establish a permanent electors register. The City of Edmonton's register is being established using data from the provincial register of electors. The city has a deadline of Aug. 15 for residents to verify their information for its election-day register. Those who don't register by the August deadline will have to fill out an extra form on election day Oct. 20 in order to vote. 'You can still register when you go to vote, but checking your information now helps ensure a smooth process in October,' Aileen Giesbrecht, the returning officer for Edmonton Elections, said in a Thursday media release. The city's register will collect a voter's first name, middle initial, last name, date of birth, physical address, a mailing address if it's different than a physical one, and their eligibility to vote in either the public or Catholic school divisions. More information on how to register is available online. Residents can find out if they're registered to vote on Voterlink, which allows voters to check their status and change registration information.
