AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoElection Administration & Access: Missouri’s Aug. 4 primary absentee rules are in focus, with deadlines for excuse-based requests and the start of in-person no-excuse absentee voting. Local Election Staffing: A Missouri clerk warned precincts could close if election judges can’t be recruited for the Aug. 4 primary. Candidate Filing & Timelines: Ventura County opened nominations for Nov. 3 local offices, while South Carolina set a fast-track schedule for a special U.S. Senate election after Lindsey Graham’s death. Election Security & Integrity Messaging: U.S. networks are debating whether to air Trump’s primetime election-security speech, amid reports it may revisit 2020 interference claims; experts note 2020 was secure. Press Freedom Under Pressure: Kenya’s Ol Kalou by-election saw armed attacks on voters and journalists, prompting media groups to demand investigations. Political Violence Watch: Kenya’s violence fears are tied to the 2027 general election backdrop. Campaign & Governance: Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan election lineup was announced ahead of nominations, early voting, and polling. Anti-Corruption Drive: Iraq’s “Dawn Crackdown” is set to expand toward influential political figures. Political Finance Debate: Africa’s leaders urged reforms to curb the financialization of politics and improve gender-sensitive political funding.
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