AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSouth China Sea Diplomacy: Philippines DFA chief Ma. Theresa Lazaro says ASEAN and China have built momentum toward a long-awaited South China Sea Code of Conduct, with monthly talks since January and growing consensus on “self-restraint,” aiming to finish negotiations by year-end. Local Election Stakes (US): Lodi City Councilwoman Lisa Craig-Hensley says her first term is “unfinished work” as she files for re-election, while in Safford/Thatcher late early ballots shift totals but not winners. Election Administration Turmoil (US): North Carolina’s Anson County Board of Elections director Neva Helms resigns amid workplace complaints and an incident now under state review. Voter Access & Rules (US): Wisconsin Democrats sue to force absentee ballot “revotes” if a preferred candidate drops out, as early voting ramps up for the Aug. 11 primary. Campaign Messaging & Integrity (US): A Tennessee candidate’s “donut for voting” post is flagged as potentially illegal under state election law. Nicaragua Democracy Crackdown: Ortega’s regime moves to end competitive presidential elections, with critics warning it formalizes a de facto dictatorship. Malaysia State Polls: BN will unveil its Negeri Sembilan election manifesto ahead of early voting July 28 and polling Aug. 1, as PH pushes back on claims of “exclusive” Malay-Muslim representation. New Jersey Noncitizen Voting Fallout: NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill faces pushback as vendor IDEMIA disputes her account of how noncitizens landed on voter rolls.
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