Trump approves use of sanctions against foreigners meddling in US elections
Donald Trump has signed an executive order authorising sanctions against foreigners who meddle in US elections.
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Final proposals to redraw Scottish political map lodged
Plans to redraw the political map of Scotland have been finalised following a consultation.
Facebook finds ‘sophisticated’ efforts to disrupt elections
Facebook set off a firestorm on Tuesday, announcing that it had uncovered “sophisticated” efforts, possibly linked to Russia, to manipulate US politics and by extension the upcoming midterm elections.
Erdogan claims victory in Turkey’s presidential election
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has claimed victory in critical elections, securing an executive presidency with sweeping powers.
Erdogan takes big lead in Turkey presidential vote, results show
Unofficial results from Turkey’s presidential election show incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan with a commanding lead.
Erdogan leads Turkey presidential vote, early results show
Early results from Turkey’s presidential elections show incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the lead, with Muharrem Ince in second place.
Aberdeen students want Buttons the Cat as University rector
Aberdeen University students are protesting a ban against Buttons the Cat becoming their new rector.
Uni rector elections end in farce as vote ruled invalid
Prestigious elections to find a new rector for the historic Aberdeen University have descended into farce amid accusations of dirty tricks and “banana republic” tactics.
Presidential style campaigning at the root of Lib Dem losses
Campaigning focused on party leaders has damaged democracy and was to blame for Liberal Democrat losses in recent elections, according to Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael.
Tory success sends message: Moray no longer an SNP stronghold
Tory candidates dominated the Moray Council elections, topping the polls in every ward and "sending a message" that the area is no longer an SNP stronghold.
Aberdeen Tories under fire for lack of local manifesto
Aberdeen's Conservative group has come under fire after it emerged the party would not be launching a local manifesto for the upcoming council elections.
REVEALED: The candidates running for election in Aberdeen
The starting gun has officially been fired on the Aberdeen council election with all the candidates named.
Coalition deal likely in Aberdeenshire as candidate list unveiled
The final list of candidates for the upcoming Aberdeenshire Council election has been confirmed.
Nearly half of councillors step down from Moray Council in election exodus
Regardless of the results of the forthcoming election, Moray Council will be shaken up after the votes have been counted.
Voting under way for Crofting Commission elections
Voting is now under way to nominate six new commissioners for the Crofting Commission.
‘We must accept result’: Hillary Clinton urges supporters to give Trump a chance to lead
Hillary Clinton has vowed to continue to defend the values of equal rights and the rule of law as she conceded defeat to Donald Trump.
NFU Scotland president Allan Bowie to stand for re-election
NFU Scotland president Allan Bowie has confirmed his intention to stand for re-election at the union's annual meeting next year.
Presidential Debate: Trump and Clinton’s views on energy
As Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump gear up for their third and final debate ahead of next month’s presidential vote, Energy Voice takes a look at their energy positions according to their own websites. For the full story visit our sister site Energy Voice.
Late payments and dairy crisis dominate NFUS hustings in Inverurie
Late farm subsidy payments and the potential impact of Muller's plans to close its Aberdeen milk processing site were fiercely debated at an NFU Scotland election hustings in Inverurie.
POLL: Who will be getting your vote in next week’s election?
With just seven days until voters go to the polls on May 5, have you decided who will be getting your vote?
175,000 poll cards printed by Aberdeen City Council with misspelled ‘Scotalnd’ will not be replaced
Aberdeen City Council have no plans to reprint thousands of polling cards which contain a fairly obvious spelling error.
Aberdeenshire pupils to mirror upcoming Scottish Parliament vote
Councils seek new members
Candidates are wanted for vacant seats on three community councils in the Highlands.
Election fever: would your employees have voted for you?
Karran Bonner (MD at Brightside – Coaching and Training Experts) examines what makes a good leader and how to get your team to vote for you.
Call to lower voting age to 16
The Free Church of Scotland has urged a body examining future powers for Holyrood to lower the voting age to 16 for all elections.
VIDEO: Salmond on campaign trail in the north-east
First minister Alex Salmond is urging north-east voters to back the SNP as the final countdown to the European elections begins.
