https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/third-straw-poll-for-un-secretary-general-race-shows-no-consensusContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/third-straw-poll-for-un-secretary-general-race-shows-no-consensushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/third-straw-poll-for-un-secretary-general-race-shows-no-consensus#u78487Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:55:28 +0000The third informal straw poll for the United Nations secretary-general race concluded without a clear front-runner, failing to establish a consensus candidate. Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan narrowly leads the race after retaking the top position in the informal balloting. Meanwhile, former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet officially withdrew her candidacy following the latest round of voting. The Security Council process continues to stall as member states struggle to unify behind a definitive leader for the international organization.Why it mattersInformal straw polls are critical mech