An article discusses the concept of accountability extending beyond electoral processes, emphasizing its importance in governance.

The Serbian Republican Electoral Commission (RIK) has announced the procurement of new ballot boxes, UV lamps, and voter finger marking sprays. This move is seen by some as an attempt to create uncertainty among the opposition and signal the government's readiness for elections.

P.H. Pandian and his son P.H. Manoj Pandian, despite losing at the ballot box in Tamil Nadu elections, secured a significant legal victory in the Supreme Court.

An editorial explores the symbolic and practical value of the ballot box in democratic processes.

A petitioner in the Mbeere North election case faced intense cross-examination in court, where claims of ballot box tampering and agents being kicked out during vote tallying were heard.

On the continent, regional power is played out in offices, on the islands, it is played out at the ballot box.

Maud Bregeon, a French government spokesperson, accused La France Insoumise (LFI) of making political violence and antisemitism an electoral strategy, advocating for the party to be defeated through elections.

Opinion pieces analyze Canadian politician Marilyn Gladu's move to the Liberal party, with commentators discussing its implications for the Conservative caucus and the broader political landscape, including concerns about attaining a majority government.

Hungarian citizens who are unable to vote in person due to health conditions, disability, or detention have four days left to apply for a mobile ballot box for the upcoming elections.

Pavlos Geroulanos spoke about an election battle of 'unique national and political importance that will determine our future in the political life of the country,' aiming to bring 1.5 million votes to the ballot box.

Kostas Papakonstantinou discusses Stratis Myrivilis's work "The Ballot Box Stuffers," noting its distinct nature from Myrivilis's anti-war masterpieces and its relatable humor.

A Dutch voter expressed dissatisfaction with the symbolism of depositing their vote in a waste bin, calling it 'rather unfortunate' in the context of the elections.

Private security agents will be stationed outside polling stations in Marseille to limit fraud during municipal elections, following significant incidents in previous ballots including attempts to steal ballot boxes.

Interim NDP Leader Don Davies said Prime Minister Mark Carney was working to overrule the wishes of voters in the pursuit of a majority in the House of Commons after one of his party's MPs defected…

Mark Teixeira is trading the batter’s box for the ballot box -- and his first big political test is already in the books. The former MLB slugger won the Republican primary for Texas’ 21st congressional district Tuesday night ... securing more…

Nicolas Baverez writes a chronicle arguing that civil peace and the rule of law are fragile, and it's time to 'sanction the apostles of violence at the ballot box' to save the Republic.

Parker Harris addressed Marc Benioff's controversial jokes about ICE. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff made jokes about ICE during an employee event. Salesforce cofounder and CTO Parker Harris addressed the controversy in an internal meeting. "Marc made a very bad joke," he said. "I'm not okay with it personally." Salesforce cofounder Parker Harris addressed the controversy over CEO Marc Benioff's ICE jokes in an internal meeting, saying he was "not OK with it," Business Insider has learned. "Marc made a very bad joke," Harris, who is the company's chief technical officer, said. "But that's something that Marc did, and I'm not gonna call him out in public out on the internet." A transcript of Harris' remarks at a meeting of the product and tech team last week was posted by an employee to a Slack channel. Business Insider verified that the transcript was accurate. Salesforce did not respond to a request for comment. Benioff has not spoken about the jokes or the company's reaction to them. In his meeting, Harris began by addressing a question about why many company leaders had not addressed Benioff's comments at Salesforce's employee-only company kickoff in Las Vegas last Tuesday. "So I'll start by saying that somebody already has, and it was immediately leaked," Harris said, referring to a Business Insider story about another executive who criticized Benioff's jokes. "Let's talk about it with each other and not out to Business Insider and other places because it doesn't do us any good," he said, adding. "It's a violation of the Code of Conduct, and it's a fireable offense. And if we do catch you, we will fire you." At the kickoff, Benioff made "multiple" jokes about ICE, including one about agents surveilling Salesforce employee travel, employees told Business Insider at the time. Workers reacted with anger on Slack, which is owned by Salesforce. Slack General Manager Rob Seaman posted a comment saying he could not "defend or explain" his boss' comments. "They do not align with my personal values and I know this to be the case for many of you as well," he wrote. Craig Broscow, a Salesforce VP, acknowledged the "deep disappointment" in his own Slack message after the kickoff remarks. "It would be a step in the right direction and for Marc to acknowledge as soon as possible — ideally publicly — that his attempted joke was extremely upsetting to large segments of his employee base," Broscow said. Speaking to his team, Harris said Seaman got in hot water for his post. "I'll tell you personally, and this is what Rob said as well, and I respect Rob for saying that, but he got in big trouble 'cause it went out on the internet," Harris said. "Personally, I'm not OK with that joke. Harris went on to say that "it's hard right now with what is going on [in] the US" and "what's going in, like, Minneapolis is not about our software. Our software is not being used there." Harris said Salesforce is "not a political organization" and encouraged employees to make their views known at the ballot box. "I'm going to use my democratic right to vote, and that's how I'm gonna take action against some of the things that I'm not okay with," he said. He closed with saying, "So that's my statement. It may not make you feel better. So I'm sorry if it doesn't make you feel better. I think we should keep talking about it. I'm totally fine talking about it more. Please keep it confidential." Have a tip? Contact this reporter via email at astewart@businessinsider.com or Signal at +1-425-344-8242. Use a personal email address and a nonwork device; here's our guide to sharing information securely. Read the original article on Business Insider

Trump-backed Clay Fuller secured a victory in a Georgia special election, filling Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat and slightly increasing the Republican majority in the House. Democrats also claimed a surge in ballot box support in the region.

Iceland's National Electoral Commission announced that new black plastic ballot boxes, specifically manufactured for elections, will be introduced this spring, replacing the traditional wooden boxes.

The inhabitants of Gorinchem in Zuid-Holland, Netherlands, may have to return to the ballot box following allegations of possible election fraud.

French minister Sébastien Lecornu sent a letter to newly elected mayors after the municipal elections, stating 'the ballot boxes have crowned no one' and promising 'neither coercion nor immobility' from the government.

Questions have arisen regarding the selection process for candidates in Cypriot politician Fidias' party, which uses an open vote on a platform he controls, with some candidates having convictions for drug trafficking and investor fraud.

The Republican Party is reportedly undergoing a significant makeover, with shifts in its MAGA wing indicating that the ballot box remains a crucial check on power as the party prepares for upcoming midterm elections.

Authorities in Basel, Switzerland, are investigating election fraud after an electronic ballot box failed to open, preventing 2000 votes from being counted due to issues with old USB sticks.

Türkiye's political system gained a democratic framework with the transition to a multiparty system in 1946. Power changed hands for the first time through the ballot box in t...

A report from the Dhaka Tribune discusses the electoral exclusion faced by older people and persons with disabilities, emphasizing the need for more inclusive voting processes.