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New Orleans elects first white mayor since 1978 NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Mitch Landrieu was elected mayor of New Orleans on Saturday, the first time in over 30 years that voters of this majority-black city have chosen a white candidate.   Nations:U.S.   Activities:2005 Hurricane Katrina   Source:(Reuters)   2010-02-07 NY Gov. Paterson meets with lawmakers over future ALBANY, N.Y. - Gov. David Paterson met privately with key Democratic leaders about his re-election plans as questions swirl around the state capitol about a variety of unproven accusations involving the Democratic governor's personal conduct.   Nations:U.S.   People:David Paterson Eliot Spitzer   Source:(AP)   2010-02-07 Dem. lieutenant governor candidate exits Ill. race CHICAGO - The Democratic nominee for Illinois' lieutenant governor dropped out of the race Sunday night, less than a week after winning the nomination, amid a political uproar about his past.   Nations:U.S.   People:Dick Durbin   Source:(AP)   2010-02-07 Allies of Iraqi PM triumph in elections BAGHDAD (AFP) - Allies of Nuri al-Maliki triumphed in Iraq's weekend elections, preliminary results showed on Thursday, giving the prime minister a popular mandate after fiercely contested polls in the war-torn nation.   Nations:Iraq Afghanistan   People:Barack Obama   Source:(AFP)   2009-02-05 Low turnout in Iraq's election reflects a disillusioned nation BAGHDAD -- Voter turnout in Iraq's provincial elections Saturday was the lowest in the nation's short history as a new democracy despite a relative calm across the nation. Only about 7.5 million of more than 14 million registered voters went to the polls.   Nations:Iraq   Source:(McClatchy)   2009-02-02 Headlines New Orleans elects first white mayor since 1978 2010-02-07 NY Gov. Paterson meets with lawmakers over future 2010-02-07 Dem. lieutenant governor candidate exits Ill. race 2010-02-07 Allies of Iraqi PM triumph in elections 2009-02-05 Low turnout in Iraq's election reflects a disillusioned nation 2009-02-02 Government allies see gains in Iraqi elections 2009-02-01 Iraq wraps up election with no major violence 2009-01-31 Secular-religious divide shows in Jerusalem race 2008-11-11 NY council extends term limit so Bloomberg can run 2008-10-23 At Washington gov. debate, economy is No. 1 issue 2008-10-02 Lawsuits likely over NYC mayor's bid for 3rd term 2008-10-02 Bloomberg could breeze over obstacles to 3rd term 2008-10-01 Sadr Launches his Election Campaign 2008-06-16 Muskogee, Okla., teen ready for mayoral challenge 2008-05-18 Britain's Brown suffers major defeats in local polls 2008-05-02 Londoners vote in mayoral election 2008-05-01 London mayor candidates clash over competence 2008-04-15 French Socialists inflict losses on Sarkozy's party 2008-03-16 Left seeks gains as voting begins in French election 2008-03-16 Hong Kong granted greater democracy 2007-12-29 Activists attack China ruling on Hong Kong democracy 2007-12-29 China to consider Hong Kong push for democracy 2007-12-18 Ky. governor loses bid for 2nd term 2007-11-07 Ky., Miss. races head 2007 elections 2007-11-06 New York town defies U.S. on Hispanic voting rights 2007-03-11 Russia elections blasted as orchestrated 2007-03-11 CNN segment apparently blocked in China 2007-03-10 Russian regions to vote, Kremlin may tighten grip 2007-03-10 Kremlin opponents sidelined in regional elections 2007-03-04 Ahmadinejad opponents win elections 2006-12-21 Ahmadinejad 'thwarted' in Iranian elections: US 2006-12-18 Iran vote "decisive defeat" for president: reformers 2006-12-18 Ahmadinejad opponents leading elections 2006-12-18 Ahmadinejad allies falter in Iran vote 2006-12-17 Ahmadinejad allies fail to sweep Iran vote 2006-12-17 Early signs mixed in Iran vote 2006-12-16 Iran votes in elections seen as test for Ahmadinejad 2006-12-15 Taiwan remains polarised after key mayoral races 2006-12-11 Taiwan court seals ballot boxes amid election dispute 2006-12-11 Taiwan elections show ruling party still standing 2006-12-11 Chicago mayor announces bid for 6th term 2006-12-11 Taiwan votes for city mayors, ruling party on trial 2006-12-09 Taiwan mayor polls seen as test for ruling party 2006-11-26 Schwarzenegger offers rare bright spot amid Republican poll gloom 2006-11-05 Parties finance state legislature races 2006-10-16 Texas Gov. Perry touts work in debate 2006-10-07 Georgians vote in municipal elections 2006-10-05 Conservatives stick with Schwarzenegger 2006-10-03 Iowa governor's race a dead heat 2006-09-27 Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100 Most-viewed Taiwan remains polarised after key mayoral races 2006-12-11 Democrats score early wins in key Hong Kong polls 2003-11-23 HK people's trust in govt hits new low -poll 2003-10-15 Taiwan mayor polls seen as test for ruling party 2006-11-26

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