ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Burma’s Cyber Generation Boots Up for Election, The Jakarta Globe (2010).

This article discusses bloggers in Myanmar prior to the November 7 general elections.

The Act of 12 April 2001 on Elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland

Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland, No 46, item 499, of 16 May, 2001 and No.154, item 1802 of 29 December, 2001.

Asean Should Review Burma's Election: ANFREL, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses statement by Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) that request ASEAN to review credibility of Myanmar’s November 7 election.

Act of 27th September, 1990 on Election of the President of the Republic of Poland, updated on June 2000

Appendix to the announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of 9th June 2000, (Dziennik Ustaw- Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland of 12th June 2000, No. 47, item 544).

Nigeria’s Electoral Commission Set to Announce Election Timetable

The presidential elections in Nigeria are planned to be held in January 2011 but there is not a specific date set yet. Meanwhile the INEC is promising to held credible elections in 2011.

Guinea Presidential Candidate Says Local Officials Campaigning for Rival Voa.com (2010)

Following the issues on the having the ministry of territory working with the INEC in Guinea to organise run off, the frontrunner Cellou Dalein Diallo, is accusing the government to be in favor of his opponent, Mr. Alpha Condé.

FACTBOX-Key political risks to watch in Guinea Reuters Africa (2010)

During the run-off there key issues that need to be watched closely such as : ethnic tension, the conduct of votes, securit and the army.

Tanzania: Lawyers expose weak spots in Election law, The Citizen (2010)

This article talks about the Elections laws shortcomings with regards to the 2010 elections and highlights the contradiction within the Election Expenses Act 2010 emphasizing section 21 which outlaws giving promises. It also quotes scholars and other lawyers who agree that the new law has its shortcomings but agree that the implementation cannot be stopped since it has been signed by the president.

Afghan election campaign workers 'killed in air strike', BBC News (2010)

This article reports on the death of ten election campaign workers. The campaign workers were killed by NATO-led forces, while they were carrying out an attack against a senior member of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, in the Takhar province. The attack was carried out without informing the authorities, and only the ten civilians died. President Karzai condemned the event.

Tonga’s new electoral roll due out next week, Radio New Zeland International (2010)

This article reports on the voter registration procedures in Tonga. The Supervisor of Elections announced that the final voters roll will be released next week, as the country prepares its 25th election. A new registration programme was started in June, and the final roll will now be distributed in every village. Nominations for candidates, on the other hand, will open in October.

Thailand: Early general election possible next year: Thai gov't spokesman, Xinhua News (2010).

This article discusses the possibility to hold Thailand General Elections in early 2011.

Philippines: Total gun ban eyed for polls, The Philippine Star (2010).

This article discusses minimizing of electoral related violence in the October 25 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.

Singapore: Elections Dept appoints logistics contractors to conduct site recce, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses Singapore’s Elections Department's contractors to visit polling stations for the preparations of the General Election to be held in February 2012.

Myanmar election commission calls for successful holding of general election, Xinhua News (2010).

This article discusses Myanmar's Union Election Commission (UEC)’s statement on the coordination of electoral process.

Indonesia’s Election Supervisory Body

Here is a link to the official website of Indonesia’s Election Supervisory Body (Badan Pengawas Pemilu – Bawaslu).

Planned restriction on Tonga’s public servants contesting election called unconstitutional, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article discusses the proposed amendment to the Public Service Act in Tonga. The Tonga Democratic Labour Party will present a petition against this amendment, which would force public servants to resign before running for an election. According to the Party, this rule would break the Constitution and citizens' freedoms.

India: The problem with EVMs, The Hindu (2010)

This article discusses the challenges of using Electronic Voting Machines in India. According to some experts, the EVMs introduced by the Election Commission of India do not fulfill the legal requirements of the Information Technology Act. The article explains that one way to guarantee free and fair elections in India would be to have a "paper trail", an option that the Commission strongly rejected.

USA: Voter turnout tough to predict during 2010 mid-term elections, FOX News (2010)

This article discusses the difficulties in predicting the voter turnout in the upcoming mid-term elections in the United States. Elections officials predicts record turnout for the rest of the primary elections, but experts believe that in November very few people will cast their ballots.

USA: Ohio: Fox Accused of Illegal Help in Campaign, The New York Times (2010)

This article discusses the role of the media in the upcoming mid-term elections in the US. The Democratic Governors Association presented an elections complaint against FOX News, accusing the broadcaster of illegally helping the Republican nominee in Ohio. FOX allowed the candidate, John Kasich, to request contributions from viewers and showed the address of his campaign Web site.

New Zealand: Positive Signals On MMP Referendum Process, Voxy (2010)

This article reports on the campaign for the referendum on the Mixed Member Proportional system in New Zealand. The Justice Minister declared that everything is ready for the referendum, and a fair process will be guaranteed. The referendum will be held next year alongside the general election.