Bihar By-Election: Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj scored its first-ever Bihar Assembly win, defeating BJP’s Neeraj Kumar Sinha in Bankipur by about 19,324 votes, a major comeback after the party’s 2025 wipeout. AJK Power Struggle: Pakistan-administered Kashmir’s Azad Jammu and Kashmir vote remains mired in claims of rigging and protests; PPP leaders allege “Form 47 Plus” manipulation while Pakistan’s information minister Tarar urges PPP to accept results, as PML-N claims a simple majority to form government. U.S. Voter Access & Courts: A judge blocked the Trump administration’s push for Illinois voter data, while the Supreme Court is set to weigh another fast-moving fight over mail-in voting rules for the midterms. Campaign Rules & Money: New Jersey Republicans renewed pressure for voter ID after reports of noncitizens improperly registered to vote; Pennsylvania’s “Wild West” fundraising model drew renewed scrutiny for lacking contribution limits. Election Integrity & Tech: South Africa’s IEC reported 29M+ registered voters after final registration weekend, while Zambia’s ECZ expanded voter education focused on boosting women’s participation. Prediction Markets: New York sued Kalshi, arguing its prediction markets are illegal gambling. Sports Politics: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid took a hit as England and Wales withdrew support.