ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Top Kyrgyz officials resign to take part in parliamentary elections, Radio Free Europe (2010)

This article discusses the resignation of two deputy chairmen of Kyrgyzstan's interim government. The two politicians, Omurbek Tekebaev and Temir Sariev , had to present their resignations in order to run for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Candidate registration for by-election begins in S. Korea, Xinhua News (2010)

This article reports on the preparations for the July 28 by-elections in South Korea. Candidate registration began today, July 13. The governing Grand National Party lost some of the key mayoral and gubernatorial offices in last month's local elections, and it is determined to win the upcoming polls.

New Zealand: Election date should be fixed, committee told, The National Business Review (2010)

A group of electoral law experts have told a parliamentary committee that a fixed date regulation for elections should be introduced.

Sri Lanka:Elections Commission on Indian model, The Daily Mirror (2010)

The Government has decided to establish an Elections Commission to discuss if a model where the electoral commissioner has wide powers could work in Sri Lanka.

Election results in Ethiopia, Irish Times (2010)

This article reports on the EU Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia. In last month's elections the ruling EPRDF party and its allies won 545 seats out of 547.

Iran elections postponed 'to save costs', Herald Sun (2010)

This article discusses the delay of the municipal elections in Iran. The elections were scheduled for this year, but the Parliament postponed them to 2013. The elections will be held on the same day as the presidential poll in order to save costs.

Former Solomons Central Banker leaves Washington job to stand in elections, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

Former Solomon Islands Central Banker Rick Hou resigned from his post at the World Bank to contest the Small Malaita in the upcoming general election.

Aussies issue travel alert for Solomon Islands poll, The Solomon Star (2010)

Australia has warned travellers to avoid protests during the upcoming elections as they may turn violent. The UN will coordinate international observers for the vote.

Ireland: Four groups plan to register as parties, Irish Times (2010)

This article reports on the institutions of new parties in Ireland. Plenty of new groups are planning to register as political parties and run for the next general elections. Among these new formations New Vision, Direct Democracy Ireland and the Reform Party are the largest ones.

US elections 2010: The issues, BBC News (2010)

This article discusses the central issues for the upcoming midterm elections in the US and the positions of both parties. Among them are jobs and the war in Afghanistan.

Pitiful level of knowledge about local body elections - survey, Radio New Zealand (2010)

A survey conducted by the Electoral Enrollment Centre revealed that most people knew little about the conduct of local elections.

Malaysia: Court To Hear Hulu Selangor Election Petition On Tuesday, Bernama (20201).

This article discusses election petition on Hulu Selangor by-election result in the High Court.

Maldives: Parliament approves country-wide voting in council elections, Minivan News (2010)

This article reports on the new Local Council Elections Bill in the Maldives. This bill allows citizens to vote anywhere in the country, and not only on their own islands, guaranteeing their right to vote. The Elections Commissions, however, will now have to face considerable logistical issues.

Malaysia: Selangor Mulls Elections For Village Headmen, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the proposal to hold elections for "ketua kampung" (village headmen) in Selangor Government.

Indonesia: Extraordinary measures to stop poll offenses, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article provides excerpt interview with chief of the legal and election violation reports division at the General Elections Monitoring Body (Bawaslu) regarding electoral violations in local elections.

Nepal's parliament to elect new PM on July 21, Reuters (2010)

The parliament will elect a new Prime Minister on July 21. The country has been without an effective government since the resignation Prime Minister Madhav Kumar of two weeks ago.

Q+A - Sri Lanka's new deal on constitutional changes, Reuters (2010)

This article discusses the tentative deal between Sri Lanks's president and opposition leader to make broad constitutional changes. If adopted the changes will have a number of effects the electoral system including term limits and limits on presidential powers.

Yemen ruling party confirms elections date, Yemen News Agency SABA (2010)

The ruling General People Congress party has decided to hold the next parliamentary polls on 27 April 2011, and refrain from delaying the elections under any circumstances.

Yemen's parliament to vote on elections law next week, Yemen Online (2010)

Sources at the Yemeni ruling party GPC told YemenOnline that the parliament is going to vote on elections law next week.

Palestinian local polls postponed, Aljazeera (2010)

The Palestinian Authority has indefinitely postponed local elections scheduled for July 17.