Election news today

Here are some of the top election news stories from around the world today:

United States

• The 2024 presidential election is heating up, with several candidates announcing their bids for the Democratic and Republican nominations. Today, former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination.
• In a surprise move, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced that he will not seek re-election in 2024, fueling speculation that he may run for president instead.
• A new poll shows that former Vice President Joe Biden is leading the Democratic field, with Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator Elizabeth Warren close behind.

United Kingdom

• The UK is gearing up for a general election, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing that he will seek a snap election in the coming weeks. The election is expected to take place in December.
• The Labour Party has selected its candidate for the election, with Keir Starmer set to face off against Johnson.
• A new poll shows that the Conservative Party is leading the Labour Party by a narrow margin.

Canada

• The Canadian federal election is just around the corner, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing that he will seek re-election in October.
• The Liberal Party is facing a challenge from the Conservative Party, led by Andrew Scheer.
• A new poll shows that the Liberal Party is leading the Conservative Party by a narrow margin.

Australia

• The Australian federal election is set to take place in May, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison announcing that he will seek re-election.
• The Labor Party is expected to challenge the Liberal Party, led by Morrison.
• A new poll shows that the Labor Party is leading the Liberal Party by a narrow margin.

India

• The Indian general election is set to take place in April and May, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) expected to face off against the opposition Congress Party.
• The election is seen as a crucial test for Modi's government, which has been criticized for its handling of the economy and other issues.
• A new poll shows that the BJP is leading the Congress Party by a narrow margin.

These are just a few of the top election news stories from around the world today. Stay tuned for more updates as the election season heats up!