Italy’s conservative premier, Giorgia Meloni, faces a pivotal political test in a two-day referendum on judicial reform. The vote starts on Sunday. It has transformed into a broader judgment on her leadership at home and abroad. Originally presented as a technical overhaul of the justice system, the reform has sharpened political divisions and unified the center‑left opposition, turning the referendum into a symbolic showdown on Meloni’s strength, a year ahead of national elections. Recent polls show the race remains too close to call, with the “No” camp gaining late momentum in a polarized climate where turnout may prove decisive.

A Missouri judge has struck down the ballot summary for a potential referendum on a congressional redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump. A judge ruled Friday that a summary prepared by Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins was unfair and instead imposed a new version. Hoskins had described the old districts as gerrymandered, which he acknowledged could create favor for the new ones. The new districts are designed to give Republicans a chance at winning an additional seat. Opponents have submitted more than 300,000 petition signatures seeking to force a statewide referendum on the plan.

Kazakhstanis are voting Sunday in a referendum on a new constitution that analysts say could allow President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to extend his hold on power beyond his current term. Tokayev frames the changes as necessary for swift decision-making in a changing world, but analysts say the reforms — which would merge parliament’s two chambers into one and give the president sole authority to appoint government officials — would consolidate Tokayev's power and could be use to reset presidential term limits.

Virginia’s top court allows a voter referendum on Democrat-led redistricting that aims to flip 4 US House seats.