ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Latvia: Law on the Central Election Commission as amended on 1 December 2009

Law on the Central Election Commission, adopted by the Saeima on 13 January 1994, modified by amendments adopted on 5 December 1996, 14 May 1998, 2 November 2000, 13 June 2002, 12 February 2004, 6 April 2006, 15 May 2008, 17 July 2008, 12 December 2008 and 1 December 2009

Latvia: The Saeima Election Law as amended on 31 May 2007

The Saeima Election Law, adopted by the Saeima on May 25, 1995. Modified by amendments adopted on 26 March 1998, 27 May 1998, 9 May 2002, 30 May 2002, 5 March 2003, 4 September 2003, 9 March 2006, 6 April 2006 and 31 May 2007.

Latvia: The Election Law On City and Town Councils, District Councils and Pagasts Councils as amended in 2004

The Election Law On City and Town Councils, District Councils and Pagasts Councils, adopted in the Saeima on January 13, 1994 with amendments of 2004.

Latvia: Voters’ Register Law, adopted on January 22, 2004

Voters’ Register Law, adopted by the Saeima on January 22, 2004

Latvia: Law on National Referendum and Initiation of Legislation as amended on 21 February 2008

Law on National Referendum and Initiation of Legislation, adopted by the Saeima on 31 March 1994. Modified by amendments adopted on 26 July 1995, 3 September 1998, 8 May 2003, 4 September 2003, 18 September 2003, 6 April 2006, 21 February 2008.

Latvia: Instruction on operation of the polling station commissions during the Saeima elections (13 June 2006)

Instruction on operation of the polling station commissions during the Saeima elections, approved by Decision No. 8 of the Central Election Commission of 13 June 2006

Latvia: Instruction on counting of votes in the Saeima election (13 June 2006)

Instruction on counting of votes in the Saeima election, approved by Decision No. 9 of the Central Election Commission of 13 June 2006

Election-Related Disputes and Political Violence: Strengthening the Role of the African Union in Preventing, Managing, and Resolving Conflict, International Peace Institute (2010)

This report was released by the International Peace Institute (IPI) in partnership with the African Union. This is the the first publication of the African Union Series. The AU decided to focus on election-related violence: the Panel of the Wise has chosen to dedicate its first thematic reflections to developing strategies for the prevention of election-related violence. In doing so, the Panel acknowledged the growing importance of electoral processes in the continent, and of their role in the consolidation of democracy. This report identifies the weaknesses in the governance of elections and recommends mechanisms to prevent election-related disputes and conflicts in a long-term approach.

Two-thirds of Kenyans vote for new constitution, The Irish Times (2010)

This article discusses the preliminary results for the August 4 constitutional referendum in Kenya. The referendum promoted constitutional changes that would curb presidential powers and historical land disputes. Election officials said that 69% of the voters approved these changes.

Ghana:We Know Politics II Launched, Ghana Government News (2010)

The Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF) has launched a programme to encourage and facilitate the participation of women in politics and raise women's issues at a national level. The project also aims to ensure 40% representation in party positions and elections for women.

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Ivory Coast Sets October 31 Election Date , VOA (2010)

A date has been set for the the long delayed election in Côte d'Ivoire. The elections originally scheduled to be held in 2005 are now set for October 31, but the electoral commission has said that many conditions will have to be met before the election can be held.

Vote counting in Solomon Islands election slower than expected, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

Due to the slow vote counting in some areas the chair of the Electoral Commission has expressed doubts that all the results will be in on Sunday as expected. The first results in some areas have already been declared.

Haiti: Wyclef Jean makes formal presidential bid, Sky News (2010)

This article discusses Wyclef Jean's final decision to submit all the necessary documents and papers for his candidacy as president of Haiti. If his candidacy is approved, Mr Jean will face strong political opponents (including his uncle - Raymond Joseph, current ambassador to the US).

Solomon Islands:Rock throwing suspends vote count, The Sydney Morning Herald (2010)

Vote counting has been suspended in a remote province after supporters of one candidate reportedly started throwing rocks. Some sources have described rioting in the area, but authorities have said that the process has been mostly peaceful and well-handled.

Early Solomons election results show little change, Radio Australia (2010)

Vote counting continues in the Solomon Islands, but the four seats already reported indicate little change. In all the results announced so far incumbents have won.

Latvia: Law on Elections to the European Parliament as amended on 30 October 2008

Law on Elections to the European Parliament, adopted by the Saeima on 29 January 2004. Modified by amendments adopted on 30 October 2008.

Egypt hit by new wave of protests as military postpones election, Guardian (2011)

The article reports that "Egypt's first democratic parliamentary elections look set to be postponed until November, amid a growing standoff between the ruling military council and protesters who believe their revolution is being betrayed."

Liberia: Nation Prepares for October Election, AllAfrica (2011)

The article reports that the Liberian Electoral Commission has signaled the beginning of the 2011 presidential campaign. The election is scheduled to take place on the 11th of October of this year and "is likely to pit the incumbent President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf against the flag bearers of the Congress for Democratic Change, (CDC) Winston Tubman and Charles Brumskine of the Liberty Party (LP)."

Malaysia: 585,366 Voters Registered In Terengganu Up To March 2011, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses reports from Terengganu Election Commission office on the registration of eligible voters. Up to march 2011, there are 585,366 voters registered.