U.S. Election Security: Senators Tammy Duckworth and Ed Markey pressed the Trump administration over reports it may send ICE and other federal agents to polling sites in November, while Baldwin and colleagues introduced the SHIELD Our Elections Act to help states and voters stop election interference and protect ballots from seizure. Supreme Court Fight Over Mail Voting: Trump asked the Supreme Court to block lower-court rulings against his March order that would reshape federal election mail-ballot rules, including citizenship and voter lists. Postal Service Scrutiny: The USPS is under renewed pressure after delivery delays and processing changes raised concerns about whether mail ballots arrive in time. Ghana Party Reform: Ghana’s Supreme Court struck down the delegates-based electoral college system for party candidate selection as unconstitutional, ordering parties to adopt member-inclusive voting within a year. Ghana Election Integrity: The NDC rejected state funding for political parties, arguing public money should go to urgent national needs, as election watchdogs push voter-registration and mail guidance. Malaysia State Polling: Pakatan Harapan leaders in Negeri Sembilan urged voters to reject corruption and backed a youth-focused campaign push, including a continuous TikTok livestream. Philippines Anti-Dynasty Push: Malacañang reiterated support for an anti-political dynasty bill, while officials also defended the judiciary against “political prisoner” claims. Zambia Poll Prep: Zambia’s ECZ said the first shipment of 2026 general election ballot papers has arrived in Lusaka, with verification set to begin next month. Local Governance: Chicago’s police oversight body asked the city council to delay a police superintendent search until after the mayoral election.