Logistical issues have forced a delay in deciding Peru's election. Thousands of people in Peru and abroad were unable to cast ballots. Electoral authorities have extended voting to Monday for more than 52,000 residents in Lima and Peruvians registered in Orlando, Florida, and Paterson, New Jersey. Voting is mandatory for Peruvians age 18 to 70, with fines for noncompliance. Thirty-five candidates, including a former minister, a comedian, and a political heiress, are vying for the presidency amid rising crime and corruption. A runoff in June is likely due to the divided electorate.
Democrats are drumming up enthusiasm for their long-shot candidate in Republican former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's old Georgia district while their party is building nationwide momentum. Farmer and retired Army Gen. Shawn Harris believes he can win over voters upset with President Donald Trump. It's Harris' second time running for the U.S. House. Harris is facing Republican candidate Clay Fuller, a district attorney. The runoff is on April 7. Early voting begins on Monday. The special election is being held because Greene resigned in January after a falling-out with the Republican president.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has positioned himself as the grassroots favorite in the runoff election to determine the party's Senate nominee. The election is May 26 and Paxton is trying to unseat John Cornyn. Paxton is drawing praise from right-wing activists who are attending the Conservative Political Action Conference near Dallas. Cornyn skipped the event, but Paxton headlined the Ronald Reagan dinner Friday night and had a private reception on Saturday. Cornyn has more fundraising and support from the party establishment, but Paxton is leaning into his “Make America Great Again” loyalty.