Olympic shooter Manu Bhaker exercised her right to vote in the 2024 Haryana Elections, urging young citizens to participate in the democratic process. Her father, Ram Kishan Bhaker, emphasized the importance of voting and expressed pride in Manu’s role as a youth icon. The elections are witnessing a fierce contest between the BJP, Congress, and AAP, with issues like farmer and wrestler protests impacting voter sentiment.
A Wisconsin mayor has sparked controversy by removing a voting drop box from outside City Hall, prompting an investigation by the state’s Department of Justice. This incident comes amidst ongoing legal battles over the use of drop boxes in the state, with a recent Supreme Court ruling reversing a ban on these boxes.
The second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections is taking place today, September 25th, 2024, across six districts. Over 2.5 million voters will choose from among 239 candidates, with key figures including Omar Abdullah, Tariq Hamid Karra, and Ravinder Raina in the running.
A recent poll reveals that support for Taylor Swift’s efforts to encourage her fans to vote has decreased since February. This decline is linked to a debunked conspiracy theory surrounding the Super Bowl. Despite the dip, a majority of voters still support Swift’s initiative.
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that nearly 98,000 voters whose U.S. citizenship has not been confirmed can vote in the upcoming elections. The ruling came after a software error raised concerns about their citizenship status. The decision sparked debate between Arizona’s Democratic Secretary of State and the Republican Maricopa County recorder about the voters’ eligibility.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged voters in Jammu and Kashmir to exercise their democratic right in the first phase of the assembly elections, which began today, September 18th. The first phase covers 24 seats across six districts. Modi specifically encouraged young and first-time voters to participate in the process.
Over 35,000 displaced Kashmiri Pandits will cast their votes in the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, exercising their right to franchise at 24 special polling stations across Jammu, Udhampur, and Delhi. The first phase of polling will take place on Wednesday in 24 constituencies, with 219 candidates vying for seats. The community has six candidates contesting in this phase, with a significant number of Kashmiri Pandits registered to vote in Jammu, while a smaller number will vote in Delhi and Udhampur.
Vogue editors embraced the ‘Fashion for Our Future’ march dress code, styling Zac Posen-designed Old Navy tees in creative ways. The event, which encouraged voting, saw designers, models, and industry leaders take to the streets of Manhattan.
New York Fashion Week 2024 is not just about runway shows and trends; it’s also becoming a platform for promoting civic engagement. Designers, fashion houses, and organizations are using the event to encourage voter participation in the upcoming presidential election, highlighting the importance of exercising the right to vote.
Protect Our Winters (POW) is expanding its Stoke Fest Film Tour, bringing six stops across Colorado, Montana, and Nevada, showcasing powerful climate action stories. The tour, part of POW’s Stoke The Vote initiative, features new films, panel discussions, and photo exhibits, culminating in a virtual event just a week before the election.
