ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Malaysia: Supplementary Electoral Rolls On Display Until Feb 14, Bernama (2012).

This article discusses the display of supplementary electoral rolls for the fourth quarter of 2011 at 937 venues in Malaysia. The Election Commission has received 212,826 applications for registration as new voters and 83,846 applications for change of address of the polling centre.

US Eases Some Burma Sanctions Following By-Elections, VOA News (2012).

This article discusses the easing of some U.S. sanctions against Burma following by-elections in which National League for Democracy (NLD) party won 40 of the 45 seats.

Myanmar by-election riven with irregularities, ruling party complains, Today Online (2012).

This article discusses the complaints by Myanmar's ruling party, The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), on voting irregularities in the by-elections. It has stated that it will lodge an official complaint about a number of infringements.

Malaysia: Another big protest looms over KL's electoral reforms, Asia News Network (2012).

This article discusses the call out for a rally in Malaysia's capital and other cities on April 28. Bersih, a loose coalition of 84 non-governmental organizations, is demanding electoral reforms.

Indonesia: As Aceh Votes, a Lesson for All of Us, The Jakarta Globe (2012).

This article discusses the simultaneous elections for heads of regions in Aceh. More than 3.2 million voters in Aceh are expected to elect a governor and deputy governor, district heads and mayors.

Philippines: Prisoners set to vote in May 2013 elections, PIA (2012).

This article discusses the promulgated COMELEC Resolution No. 9371 on rules and regulation on detainee registration and voting in National and Local elections. Prisoners who have been in jail for six months and who are 18 years old and older on the day of the elections may register and vote.

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New Zealand: Electoral Regulations (SR 1996/93) (2011)

This link leads to the 1996 Electoral Regulations. The text includes provisions regarding the elections in Tokelau and contains the amendments made until 2011.

Marshall Islands: Premliminary results from Marshall Islands elections expected today, Radio New Zealand International (2011)

The article reports that the preliminary results of the Marshall Islands elections are expected on the 21rst of November. The voting was processed faster because of thedecision of the Election Commission to return to the old voting system.

Marshall Islands: Vote counting in Marshall Islands shows three incumbents may retain seats, Radio New Zealand International (2011)

The article reports the ongoing vote counting in the Mashall Islands. The voting tendencies indicate that the President Jurelang Zedkaia will remain in place.

Marshall Islands: Marshall Islands election in hands of offshore voters, Radion New Zealand International (2011)

The article reports that the final electoral results are expected to be announced after 5 December 2011. The Marshall Islands' Electoral Law allows voters to send their vote by mail. The electoral authorities have until 5 December to receive all the ballots.

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Philippines: Comelec remains ready for Armm polls, Sun Star (2011).

This article notes the preparation of Philippines’ commission election for ARMM election despite the senate announcement to have it postponed until 2013. This is due to possibility that finality of the ARMM polls may be in the Supreme Court (SC).

Thailand: Thai activists target sister to thwart Thaksin's return, The Brunei Times (2011).

This article discusses campaign launched by Thai activist towards Yingluck Shinawatra regarding giving pardon on her self-exiled brother former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra.

EU-Skeptic Party Sees Approval Soar Ahead Of Finland Vote, The Wall Street Journal (2011)

The article discusses political parties' support before the forthcoming parliamentary elections in Finland. The populist extreme-right party True Finns received an approval rating of 18.4 per cent in a recent poll, which indicates significant increase in support when compared to 4.1 per cent of votes the party gained in last elections.

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Ivory Coast: Alassane Ouattara recalls army to barracks, BBC News (2011)

The article reports that Ivory Coast president Ouattara has ordered his soldiers to withdraw from the streets after months of unrest. Ouattara's forces arrested his rival Gbagbo last week, but some pro-Gbagbo militias still operate in the main city Abidjan.