Multiple Countries Finalize Local Elections Amid Campaign Controversies

Several local and presidential elections are approaching in various regions, with final campaign days and voting deadlines occurring in early to mid-October 2025. In Cameroon, presidential candidates have six days left in their campaign period to convince voters, utilizing allocated media airtime to present their political manifestos. Moldova's Central Electoral Commission announced October 7 as the last day for submitting candidacies for local elections set for November 16, emphasizing gender quotas in candidate lists. In New Zealand, Hamilton and Auckland are concluding their local elections and Maori Ward polls, with voting closing on October 11 and October 10 respectively, and election results expected to be finalized by mid-October. Kosovo's municipal elections will take place on October 12, with campaigns largely peaceful but some electoral complaints resulting in fines for violations of election laws. Across these regions, electoral authorities and candidates are intensifying efforts to engage voters and finalize preparations for the upcoming elections.