AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoJohor State Election (Malaysia): Nomination is over for the 16th Johor state election, with 172 candidates cleared for 56 seats and polling set for July 11 (early voting July 7). Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) each field 56 candidates, while Perikatan Nasional (PN) has 33; the Election Commission says no nominations were rejected and maps out straight, three-way, four-way, and five-way contests. Campaign tone: PH chief Anwar Ibrahim urged candidates to engage voters and practice “civil politics,” while BN leaders pushed a “mature politics” approach to avoid personal attacks. Local election watch (U.S.): In Washington’s Skagit County races, vote counts are still moving—Mary LaFleur has taken the lead in the Port of Anacortes board race, while Sam Irons surged ahead in the Skagit Regional Health board race; meanwhile, the Sedro-Woolley school levy remains narrowly failing. Election integrity & rules (U.S./Georgia): Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law delaying the QR-code voting machine ban to Jan. 1, 2028, and added hand recount requirements for top statewide races within a tight margin. Prediction markets & politics (U.S.): Reuters reports Polymarket has topped $1B in annualized revenue, as Meta explores a points-based prediction app (“Arena”) and regulators weigh risks.
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