ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

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: 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: 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: Martinelli seeks to defeat Herrera, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2009)

"Torrijos vowed to implement tax reforms and pledged to sign a free trade agreement with the U.S. The president’s term has been marked by a successful referendum in 2006 in which Panamanians approved the expansion of the Panama Canal at a cost of $5.25 billion U.S. The massive undertaking will add a parallel set of locks to allow giant cargo ships to pass through the waterway. The government thought the project was necessary since new vessels are already unable to pass through the current locks, which could render the Canal obsolete"

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: 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: 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: Business - Obama will consult with Congress on pact with Panama, Panama News Brief (20

"The president-Barack Obama will hold close consultations with legislators to determine when to send a free trade agreement with Panama for approval in Congress, said today, Thursday, a U.S. trade official"

Panama: Panamanians Have High Expectations of Martinelli, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2009)

"A solid majority of people in Panama expect good things from their new president, according to a poll by Unimer published in La Prensa. 72.7 per cent of respondents think Ricardo Martinelli will do well or very well as head of state. "

Panama's Electoral Management Body

Here is a link to the official website of Panama's Electoral Management Body

Election Results - Panama

Election results from Adam Carr's Election Archive

Upcoming and past elections

IFES Election Guide - Panama

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Puerto Rico: Fortuño Barely Ahead in Puerto Rico, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"Luis Fortuño of the New Progressive Party (PNP) holds the upper hand in Puerto Rico’s gubernatorial election, according to a poll by Ipsos. 41 per cent of respondents would vote for Fortuño in this month’s ballot."

Puerto Rico: Acevedo-Vilá wants four more years, Angus Reid Global Monitor: Election Tracker (2008)

Election Date: November 4, 2008 At stake: Governor, Legislative Assembly

Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico’s Moment in the Sun, The New York Times (2008)

 

Puerto Rico: Winning Again, Clinton Weighs Her Options, The New York Times (2008)

 

Puerto Rico: Democrats’ Campaign in Puerto Rico Becomes Entangled in Statehood Issue, The New York Times (2008)

 

Puerto Rico: U.S. Issues Indictment of Governor in Puerto Rico, The New York Times (2008)

 

Puerto Rico: Bill Clinton Visits Puerto Rico, Rich in Culture and Delegates, The Washington Post (2008)

"It may have been the first U.S. presidential campaign rally in Puerto Rican history, but more are sure to follow."