Armenia Parliamentary Vote: Polls opened across 2,005 stations as nearly 2.5 million Armenians head to the ballot in a closely watched election that could shape government formation and the country’s West-Russia balancing act. Gilgit-Baltistan Elections: Voting began for 24 assembly seats under heightened security, with 958,480 registered voters and a crowded field of parties and independents competing for the 17-seat majority needed to govern. Kosovo Snap Election: Kosovo is set for its third general election in 16 months after parliament failed to elect a head of state, raising fears of a repeating political deadlock. U.S. Party Friction Over Trump: As midterm pressure builds, more Republicans are openly breaking with Trump on issues ranging from Iran policy to domestic spying and Ukraine/Russia measures. Israel Comptroller Fight: An editorial warns that Netanyahu’s political circle is undermining the integrity of Israel’s state comptroller role, spotlighting how election methods can erode watchdog independence. Local Politics—Johor: Malaysia’s Johor state election campaign ramps up as parties weigh operational disruptions and stress continuity with federal-state alignment. Electoral Rules Debate (Nevada): Nevada’s primary system is again under scrutiny, with calls for open primaries tied to who gets to choose party nominees.