Republicans have an early but narrow lead in the gubernatorial race, as Democrats hope to rebuild their brand in the Sunshine State.

LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal's governing centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD) kept its lead in a new opinion poll released on Friday ahead of a May 18 national election, though it was seen falling short of a majority in a parliament that looks set to remain fragmented.

An efficient government would conduct elections entirely by mail, as is currently done in several states. No need to hire hundreds of workers to sit at polling sites, no need to haul voting booths and machines back and forth between warehouses and polling sites.

Ohioans have voted early in person or mailed their ballots. Others are expected to head to the polls and vote in person today. News Center 7 will keep a close eye on voter turnout around the Miami Valley all day today. Police still searching for person in pickup truck after hours-long standoff in Greene Co. The polls are now open in Ohio.

A Texas bill allowing election judges to carry firearms at polling sites passed the state House on Wednesday. House Bill 1128, introduced by Republican state Representative Carrie Isaac, would grant election judges the right to carry handguns while performing their official duties.

Majorities of Californians have confidence in the state election system and doubt there is prevalent fraud, but also support requiring first-time voters to show proof of citizenship, a new poll finds.

Poland's main opposition presidential candidate was facing mounting criticism on Friday over his acquisition of an apartment from a vulnerable pensioner, as a poll showed a dip in support and the prime minister labelled him unfit for office.

Romanian hard-right candidate George Simion was ahead in a presidential election first round, followed by centrist candidate Crin Antonescu, an exit poll showed on Sunday.

HARRISBURG — When Pennsylvania holds its 2025 primary election on May 20, thousands of poll workers will ensure that voting runs smoothly. Poll workers are a critical component of our election process and you could be one of them. Counties are currently recruiting people to work at the state’s approximately 9,000 voting locations.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party still appears poised to win, pollsters say, even as its lead over the Conservative Party has shrunk.