Voter Outreach & Security: The League of Women Voters will brief South Africa’s Commission on the Status of Women on voter outreach, election security, and how to spot misinformation ahead of November local elections. Independent Voters: A new look at California’s growing independent bloc finds they’re not automatically moderates—trust and issue alignment drive turnout and decisions. Election Integrity & Disinformation: South Africa is bracing for election-time scams and deepfakes, with recurring false claims about tampered ballots, double-counting, foreign participation, and politicians allegedly skipping polls. Campaigning Rules: Michigan reminds candidates and volunteers that campaigning or partisan materials within 100 feet of polling entrances is illegal, with voter intimidation treated as a serious offense. AJK Voting: Voting in Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s second phase is underway, with one constituency delayed after heavy rains and landslides. Osun Governorship: Nigeria’s Osun race heats up as Adeleke’s campaign alleges plans to arrest opposition Accord leaders, while calls for peaceful campaigning grow louder. U.S. Voter Rolls Fight: Democracy Docket highlights a DOJ “double standard” in court battles over state voter-roll access, as New Jersey continues to push back. Local Registration Push: South Africa’s IEC reports strong final voter registration weekend activity, with KZN seeing the highest surge.