German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized the importance of giving hope, security, and respect to young voters in order to win them back from the far right. Speaking at a summit in Berlin, Scholz acknowledged the need to address the anxieties of young people, who had shown significant support for the far right in the recent European parliamentary election. Scholz highlighted the necessity of creating a future where everyone, from a factory worker to the child of a billionaire like Elon Musk, can live without fear. By providing hope and security, Scholz believes that young voters can be drawn away from extremist ideologies. The Chancellor's remarks come in response to the concerning trend of young people supporting far-right parties. Scholz's message underscores the importance of addressing the concerns and aspirations of the youth in order to prevent them from being swayed by extremist ideologies.

The implementation of gender quotas in Welsh Senedd elections may face potential legal challenges, as stated in a recent report. The report highlights concerns regarding the introduction of such quotas and the possibility of them being contested in court.

The Washington DC board of elections has been targeted with harassing messages for allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections. While the city only permits non-citizens to participate in local elections, Republicans have seized on this issue to sow doubt in the election results. One caller left a message for the board of elections on 1 May, expressing outrage at the city's decision to allow non-US citizens to vote in local elections. The caller, who did not identify themselves, angrily questioned the board's authority to let "illegals" vote in the nation's capital. The caller went as far as to label the board members as traitors to their own country. The controversy surrounding non-citizens voting in local elections has become a focal point for Republicans looking to undermine the integrity of the electoral process in Washington DC. Despite the city's clear distinction between local and federal elections, the issue has sparked heated debate and criticism. The board of elections, led by executive director Monica Evans, has been on the receiving end of these harassing messages, highlighting the intense emotions and political divisions surrounding the issue of non-citizens voting in local elections.