ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Panama: Panama's Electoral Tribunal Proposes Censorship of Political Advertisements, Panama-guide (2009)

"Over the weekend judge Gerardo Solís, a magistrate on Panama's Electoral Tribunal, responsible for the oversight of the political and electoral process in the Republic of Panama, said they have decided to no longer approve the use of public funds to pay for "negative" political ads being run by the various campaigns".

Panama: Martinelli Boasts Solid Lead in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2009)

"Supermarket tycoon Ricardo Martinelli has become the favourite contender in Panama’s presidential race, according to a poll by Unimer published in La Prensa. 50 per cent of respondents would vote for the candidate of the opposition Democratic Change (CD) in this year’s election, up 6.9 points since January."

Panama: Businessman Martinelli Leads All in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"A conservative businessman could become the next president of Panama, according to a poll by Unimer published in La Prensa. 36.2 per cent of respondents would vote for Ricardo Martinelli of the Democratic Change (CD) party in next year’s election, up 3.8 points since October."

Panama: Herrera Still Leads Martinelli in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"Balbina Herrera of the Revolutionary Democratic Party (PRD) is still the most popular presidential contender in Panama, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira released by TVN Noticias and Panamá América. 34.3 per cent of respondents would vote for Herrera in next year’s ballot."

Panama: Electoral World Year 1, Electoral Tribunal of Panama (2008)

Four-month publication on electoral topics.

El Salvador: Leftist Funes is Best Choice for Salvadorans, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"Most people in El Salvador think Mauricio Funes of the left-leaning Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) would be a good head of state, according to a poll by Universidad Tecnológica. 57.1 per cent of respondents think the former broadcast journalist is the best presidential candidate."

El Salvador: Journalist Early Frontrunner in El Salvador, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"Mauricio Funes, a former broadcast journalist, is a popular presidential contender in El Salvador, according to a poll by CID-Gallup. 41 per cent of respondents would vote for Funes of the left-leaning Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) in next year’s ballot, down three points since March."

El Salvador: Funes Still Ahead in Salvadoran Race, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"A former broadcast journalist is the early frontrunner in El Salvador’s presidential race, according to a poll by LPG Datos published in La Prensa Gráfica. 33.6 per cent of respondents would back Mauricio Funes of the left-leaning Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) in next year’s ballot, while 24.7 per cent would vote for Rodrigo Ávila of the governing Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA)."

Panama: Panama’s Torrijos Gets Lukewarm Reviews, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"Fewer people in Panama express strong support for Martín Torrijos, according to a poll by CID-Gallup. 19 per cent of respondents think the president has done a good or very good job in office—down four points since January—while 45 per cent rate his performance as average."

Panama: Former Minister is Early Favourite in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"Former housing minister Balbina Herrera is a popular choice in the early stages of Panama’s 2009 presidential race, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira published in La Prensa. 26.1 per cent of respondents would vote for Herrera of the governing Revolutionary Democratic Party (PRD) in the ballot, up one point since April."

Panama: Herrera, Martinelli Still Popular in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"One-in-four Panamanian adults would cast a ballot for housing minister Balbina Herrera in next year’s presidential election, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira published in La Prensa. 25.1 per cent of respondents would vote for the ruling Revolutionary Democratic Party (PRD) member."

Panama: Torrijos Keeps Steady Rating in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"Public backing for Panamanian president Martín Torrijos has remained stable this month, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira published in La Prensa. 51.1 per cent of respondents say Torrijos has done a good or excellent job in leading the country, practically unchanged since February."

Panama: Opposition Candidate is Frontrunner in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"Ricardo Martinelli of the opposition Democratic Change (CD) is the early favourite in Panama’s presidential race, according to a poll by Unimer published in La Prensa. 22.7 per cent of respondents would vote for the businessman in the 2009 ballot."

Panama: Electoral World Year 1 No. 2, Electoral Tribunal of Panama (2008)

Four-month publication on electoral topics.

Panama: Three Main Contenders Identified in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"Three politicians split the support of two-thirds of Panamanians before next year’s presidential election, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira released by TVN Noticias and Panamá América. 23.1 per cent of respondents would vote for housing minister Balbina Herrera of the ruling Revolutionary Democratic Party (PRD)."

Panama: Torrijos Has Small Rebound in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"Support for Panamanian president Martín Torrijos increased last month, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira released by TVN Noticias and Panamá América. 53.3 per cent of respondents rate the head of state’s performance as excellent or good, up 3.5 points since August."

Panama: Martinelli, Herrera Are Early Leaders in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"Ricardo Martinelli of the Democratic Change (CD) is virtually tied with Balbina Herrera of the Revolutionary Democratic Party (PRD) in the early stages of Panama’s presidential race, according to a poll by Unimer published in La Prensa. 32.4 per cent of respondents would vote for Martinelli, while 31.6 would support the former housing minister."

Panama: Herrera Boosted by Nomination in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"Many people in Panama would vote for former housing minister Balbina Herrera in the next presidential election, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira released by TVN Noticias and Panamá América. 38.8 per cent of respondents would support Herrera of the ruling Revolutionary Democratic Party (PRD) in next year’s ballot, up 15.7 points since July."

Panama: Torrijos Has Small Rebound in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"Support for Panamanian president Martín Torrijos increased last month, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira released by TVN Noticias and Panamá América. 53.3 per cent of respondents rate the head of state’s performance as excellent or good, up 3.5 points since August."

Panama: Martinelli, Herrera Are Early Leaders in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"Ricardo Martinelli of the Democratic Change (CD) is virtually tied with Balbina Herrera of the Revolutionary Democratic Party (PRD) in the early stages of Panama’s presidential race, according to a poll by Unimer published in La Prensa. 32.4 per cent of respondents would vote for Martinelli, while 31.6 would support the former housing minister."