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FILE - Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk talks with reporters outside the West Wing of the White House after meeting with President Joe Biden Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Washington. Poland’s local and regional elections on the weekend failed to give Prime Minister Donald Tusk the sweeping victory he had hoped for. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Tusk fails to win decisive victory in local elections, complicating his efforts to remake Poland

Poland’s local and regional elections on the weekend have failed to give Prime Minister Donald Tusk the sweeping victory he had sought.

The ruling People Power Party's leader Han Dong-hoon, right, reacts with his party's candidate Kim Jong-hyeok during a campaign rally for the upcoming parliamentary election in Goyang, South Korea, Monday, April 8, 2024. As South Koreans head to the polls to elect a new 300-member parliament on this week, many are choosing their livelihoods and other domestic concerns as the most important election issues. It's in a stark contrast from past elections that were overshadowed by security and foreign policy issues like North Korean nuclear threats and U.S. security commitment for South Korea. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Here’s what South Koreans are concerned about as they vote for parliament this week

FILE - Chris Smalls, president of the Amazon Labor Union, speaks at a rally outside an Amazon warehouse on Staten Island in New York, April 24, 2022. Within union ranks, some felt Smalls was spending too much time traveling and giving speeches instead of organizing workers on Staten Island. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Two years after its historic win, a divided Amazon Labor Union lurches toward a leadership election

Former President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he arrives for a GOP fundraiser, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Trump declines to endorse a national abortion ban and says it should be left to the states

As Michael Ruiz, left, looks on, radio guest Carolina Rodriguez-Greer, with Mi Familia Vota, speaks, at the Phoenix studio of La Campesina, a Spanish-language radio network, Wednesday, March 20, 2024. A surge of misinformation is targeting Spanish-speaking voters with a high-stakes presidential election looming in the fall and candidates vying for support from the rapidly growing number of Latino voters. In one of the most important swing states, Arizona, La Campesina is countering that with a dedicated effort to provide Latino voters the facts about voting and how elections are run. (AP Photo/Serkan Gurbuz)

Latino voters are coveted by both major parties. They also are a target for election misinformation

South Koreans prepare to vote for new 300-member parliament, AP explains

South Koreans are preparing to vote for a new 300-member parliament this Wednesday. This year’s election is widely seen as a referendum on conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol, who took office two years ago for a single five-year term. Yoon is grappling with low approval rating and is also struggling with rising prices, the weeklong strikes by medical doctors and public criticism of his leadership style.

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Former gas station chain owner gets Trump endorsement in Wisconsin congressional race

The former owner of a northeastern Wisconsin dinosaur-themed gas station chain was expected to announce a run for Congress in a heavily Republican district on Monday after receiving the endorsement of Donald Trump over the weekend.

Davante Jennings poses for a photo at the state Capitol, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Atlanta. Not long ago, Jennings was not even an active voter. He had given up on politics after the 2016 presidential election — his first time voting. But he was targeted by the New Georgia Project ahead of the 2022 elections and now helps reach out to would-be voters. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

He once swore off politics. Now, this Georgia activist is trying to recruit people who seldom vote

Davante Jennings cast his first vote for Democrat Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential race and then walked away from politics after Republican Donald Trump’s election that year.

Anonymous users are dominating right-wing discussions online. They also spread false information

As the presidential election draws nearer, the spread of bogus information online is getting a huge boost from social media accounts that have been created anonymously.

FILE - President Joe Biden speaks at the Washoe Democratic Party Office in Reno, Nev., March 19, 2024. Biden's reelection campaign and the Democratic National Committee said Saturday, April 6, that they raised more than $90 million in March and ended the year's first quarter with $192-plus million in cash on-hand, further stretching an already sizeable money advantage over his opponent, former President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Biden and Democrats report raising $90 million-plus in March, stretching their cash lead over Trump

President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign and the Democratic National Committee report raising more than $90 million in March and ending the year’s first quarter with $192 million-plus in cash on hand.

Former President Donald Trump, right, stands with Melania Trump, left, as they arrive for a GOP fundraiser, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Trump’s campaign said it raised a record $50.5 million at a Florida fundraiser

Donald Trump’s campaign said it raised $50.5 million on Saturday when major donors gather for his biggest fundraiser yet.

Senate candidates in New Mexico tout fundraising tallies in 2-way race

Campaign fundraising is off to a quick start in the New Mexico contest between incumbent U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and lone Republican contender Nella Domenici.

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaks to supporters during an event, Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. questions prosecutions for Jan. 6 attack, says he wants to hear ‘every side’

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is suggesting that the prosecution of rioters who violently attacked the U.S.

India’s opposition Congress party leaders from left, Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Rahul Gandhi, display copies of party’s election manifesto during a press conference in New Delhi, India, Friday, April 5, 2024. India's 6-week-long general election starts on April 19 and results will be announced on June 4. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

India’s opposition makes its election case, calling Modi an autocrat and promising aid to the poor

India’s main opposition party vowed to boost social spending and reverse what it views as a slide into autocracy as it laid out its campaign promises on Friday, two weeks before the start of a weeks-long, multi-phase general election.

Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati delivers her statement during a hearing on the presidential election result dispute at the Constitutional Court in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, April 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Indonesian Cabinet ministers deny claims by losing presidential candidates of misused government aid

Four Indonesian Cabinet members have testified that no rules were violated in the distribution of government aid during the recent election campaign, despite claims by the two losing presidential candidates that it was used for the benefit of the election winner.

People pass by posters of candidates running for the upcoming parliamentary election in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 3, 2024. As South Koreans prepare to vote for a new 300-member parliament next week, many are choosing their livelihoods and other domestic topics as their most important election issues. This represents a stark contrast from past elections, which were overshadowed by security and foreign policy issues like North Korean nuclear threats and the U.S. security commitment.(AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea election issues: Green onions, striking doctors, an alleged sexist jab at a candidate

As South Koreans prepare to vote for a new 300-member parliament next week, many are choosing their livelihoods and other domestic topics as their most important election issues.

FILE - Sarah Matthews, former White House deputy press secretary, arrives as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds a hearing at the Capitol in Washington, July 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Former Trump officials are among the most vocal opponents of returning him to the White House

As Trump seeks the presidency a third time, he’s being shadowed by a chorus of people who served in his administration who have become sharp critics, some offering dire predictions about his return to power.

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaks to supporters during a campaign event, Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

Kennedy campaign blames vendor for email sympathetic to Jan. 6 insurrectionists

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign has terminated a contract with a vendor it blamed for sending a fundraising email that referred to people facing charges for the Jan. 6 insurrection as “activists” who were “stripped of their constitutional liberties.”

Treasurer for dozens of Ohio political campaigns accused of stealing nearly $1M from clients

A man who has served as treasurer for dozens of political campaigns in Ohio over the past 40 years is facing federal wire fraud charges for allegedly stealing nearly $1 million from clients.

Former candidate for Maryland governor fined over campaign material

The campaign committee of a former candidate for Maryland governor has been fined $2,000 for sending campaign material without an identifying authority line.

Kristin Lyerly announces her candidacy for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District in Green Bay, Wis. on Thursday, April 4, 2024. She’s the first Democratic candidate, entering the race for the open seat created after the surprise retirement of Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher. (WLUK-TV via AP)

Wisconsin doctor who sued to protect abortion access joins congressional race

A doctor from De Pere becomes the first Democratic candidate in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District.

FILE - In this handout photo provided by Photo host Agency RIA Novosti, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune addresses a plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, June 16, 2023. President Tebboune’s surprise decision to schedule elections earlier than expected in Algeria is prompting suspicion and appears to be awakening discouraged political parties from a deep lethargy.(Alexei Danichev/Photo host Agency RIA Novosti via AP, File)

Algerians question president for calling an early election without announcing his own campaign

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s surprise decision to schedule elections earlier than expected in Algeria is prompting suspicion and appears to be awakening discouraged political parties from a deep lethargy.

Supporters of the opposition VMRO-DPMNE party light torches during a rally to support their presidential candidate Gordana Siljanovska Davkova in front of the government building in Skopje, North Macedonia, on Thursday, April 4, 2024. North Macedonia's presidential race kicked off on Thursday, with seven candidates vying for the post in a two-round vote that will conclude on May 8. (AP Photo/Boris Grdanoski)

North Macedonia starts monthlong presidential campaign season

North Macedonia’s presidential race has kicked off, with seven candidates vying for the largely ceremonial post in a two-round vote that will conclude on May 8.

FILE - U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., addresses attendees at the Republican Party of Florida Freedom Summit, Nov. 4, 2023, in Kissimmee, Fla. To continue holding his seat in Florida, Scott needs to appeal to key voter groups in the state. With a new series of ads rolled out by the senator, Scott is spending multiple millions to focus on the prominent Florida Hispanic voter group as part of this goal. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

US Sen. Rick Scott spends multiple millions on ads focused on Florida’s Hispanic voters

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is spending millions of campaign dollars on ads focused on Florida’s Hispanic voters.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at a rally in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Trump and the Republican Party say they raised more than $65.6 million in March

Donald Trump and the Republican Party say they raised more than $65.6 million in March as the former president became the presumptive nominee and installed new party leadership.

Lawsuit asks judge to disqualify ballot measure that seeks to repeal Alaska’s ranked voting system

A lawsuit from three Alaska voters asks a judge to disqualify a ballot measure that seeks to repeal the state’s open primary and ranked vote elections system.

Turkish President and leader of the Justice and Development Party, or AKP, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, arrives to vote to a polling station in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, March 31, 2024. Turkey is holding local elections on Sunday that will decide who gets to control Istanbul and other key cities. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

Turkey’s top election authority restores newly elected pro-Kurdish mayor’s right to hold office

Turkey’s highest election authority has restored a newly elected pro-Kurdish mayor’s right to hold office.

FILE - Wisconsin's Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos talks to reporters at the state Capitol, Feb. 15, 2022, in Madison, Wis. The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to offer clarity on what legislative district boundary lines should be in play for a potential recall election sought by supporters of former President Donald Trump targeting Vos. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)

Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to clarify district boundaries for potential recall election

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has refused to offer clarity on what legislative district boundary lines should be in play for a potential recall election sought by supporters of former President Donald Trump targeting the Republican Assembly speaker.

Three-year old- K-Lee waits as her mother Heather Ramsey votes during the Spring election Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Why AP called Wisconsin’s statewide ballot measures: Race call explained

The vote in Wisconsin to approve a pair of proposed constitutional amendments that would limit how state elections are run and paid for fell largely along party lines.

FILE - New York City Mayor Eric Adams gestures as he attends a news conference at City Hall in New York, March 19, 2024. Dwyane Montgomery, a former New York Police officer who prosecutors say was the ringleader of a campaign donations scheme to help Mayor Eric Adams during his winning 2021 run, was sentenced Tuesday, April2, 2024, authorities said. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez, File)

Ex-police officer gets 200 hours community service for campaign scheme to help New York City mayor

A former police officer who prosecutors say was the ringleader of a campaign donations scheme to help New York City Mayor Eric Adams during his winning 2021 run has been sentenced.

FILE - Voters fill out ballots at an elementary school in Tesuque, N.M., on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. A federal judge has ruled, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, that New Mexico election regulators violated public disclosure provisions of the National Voter Registration Act in withholding voter rolls from a conservative group and its public online database. (AP Photo/Morgan Lee, File)

Judge sides with conservative group in its push to access, publish voter rolls online

A federal judge has ruled that New Mexico election officials violated public disclosure provisions of the National Voter Registration Act by refusing to provide voter rolls to a conservative group and its public online database.

FILE - A former absentee ballot drop box has been transformed into a pro-democracy piece of art, Oct. 25, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers urged the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, to overturn a ruling that banned absentee ballot drop boxes in the presidential battleground state. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer, File)

Wisconsin governor urges state Supreme Court to revoke restrictions on absentee ballot drop boxes

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is urging the Wisconsin Supreme Court to once again allow absentee ballot drop boxes in places beyond the election offices they are now restricted to.

FILE - Pope Francis, left, and Pope Benedict XVI, meet each other on the occasion of the elevation of five new cardinals at the Vatican, on June 28, 2017. Pope Francis has exposed the political “maneuvers” to sway votes during the past two conclaves and denied he is planning to reform the process to elect a pope in a new book-length interview published Tuesday April 2, 2024. (L'Osservatore Romano/Pool photo via AP, File)

Pope exposes confidential details of past conclaves and settles scores with Pope Benedict XVI’s aide

Pope Francis has exposed the political “maneuvers” used to sway votes during the two most recent elections of popes in a book-length interview.

Bassirou Diomaye Faye is sworn in as Senegal's president in Dakar, Senegal, Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Senegal has sworn in Bassirou Diomaye Faye as its new president, completing the previously little-known opposition figure’s dramatic ascent from prison to the palace in recent weeks. Faye was released from prison less than two weeks before the March election following a political amnesty announced by the outgoing president. (AP Photo/Sylvain Cherkaoui)

Senegal swears in Africa’s youngest elected leader as president in a dramatic prison-to-palace rise

Senegal has inaugurated Africa’s youngest elected leader as president, as the 44-year-old and previously little-known Bassirou Diomaye Faye completed a dramatic ascent from prison to palace within weeks.

Kansas state Sen. Rick Kloos, R-Topeka, confers with Mike Heim, a member of the Legislature's legal staff, during negotiations between the House and the Senate over elections legislation, Monday, April 1, 2024, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. Republicans are pushing to end the extra three days given to voters to return mail ballots, calling it a move that will increase confidence in election results. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

Kansas GOP lawmakers revive a plan to stop giving voters 3 extra days to return mail ballots

The Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature has revived a proposal to stop giving voters three extra days after polls close to return mail ballots.

Three-year old- K-Lee waits as her mother Heather Ramsey votes during the Spring election Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Wisconsin voters approve ban on private money support for elections

Private money to fund elections will be banned in Wisconsin after voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday put forward by Republicans in reaction to grants received in 2020 that were funded by donations from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.