Election Integrity & Administration: Kansas’ Supreme Court declined to fast-track a challenge to a new mail-ballot grace-period rule, keeping the dispute alive as the Aug. 4 primary nears. Local Election Setup: Kern County moved toward a stand-alone Elections Department, with a registrar-of-voters recruitment underway and an ordinance expected to be voted on Aug. 11. Campaign Rules & Polling Access: Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan election commission reminded voters to follow MySPR Semak recommended times, bring ID, and avoid phones or party-branded items at polling stations. Early Voting Watch: Guam reported early in-person turnout at about 8.9% of registered voters, with officials concerned it’s still under 10%. Public Service Neutrality: New Zealand’s Labour says a report shows the Public Service Commission used taxpayer money for political Facebook ads against striking workers, raising neutrality alarms. Women in Politics: A West Africa forum in Abuja pushed an action agenda and roadmap toward ECOWAS’ 2035 women’s leadership parity goal. Election Security Reset: The Trump administration plans to rebuild election security efforts ahead of midterms, using tactics likened to World Cup security. Gaza Ceasefire Politics: Qatar’s PM spoke with Hamas’ political bureau chief about completing the Gaza ceasefire roadmap, linking it to Israel’s obligations.