ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Another Top Kyrgyz Official Resigns To Stand In Elections, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (2010)

Another official in the interim government has resigned to participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections. Deputy Chairman Temir Sariev said that all candidates should resign to avid a conflict of interest.

Kyrgyzstan Forms New Government, RFE/RL (2010)

The article mentions that Kyrgyzstan's President Roza Otunbaeva has formed a caretaker government that will run the country until parliamentary elections in October.

Myanmar: Political Parties Struggle On, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses the situation for political parties to carry out election campaign activities ahead the 2010 elections.

Burma's Polls May be Pushed to December, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses Myanmar General Elections schedule that may be extend until December 2010.

Philippines: 56 electoral protests filed before House tribunal, Inquirer (2010).

This article discusses electoral protest filed against members of the House of Representatives elected in the May 10 elections.

Singapore: New media tools for polls, The Straits Times (2010).

This article discusses mobile internet access for election officials in polling stations for Singapore General elections scheduled in May 2011.

Indonesia: E-voting needs special precautions, judge says, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article discusses essential elements to ensure effective use of E-voting system as discussed in Asian Constitutional Court Conference in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Indonesia: Legislators Split On Revision to Poll Body Law, The Jakarta Globe (2010).

This article discusses the drafting of revision to 2007 Law on Electoral Management in House of Representatives Commission II.

Thailand: PM: Earlier election if no violence, Bangkok Post (2010).

This article discusses statement by Thailand Prime Minister for early General Elections to be held if all sides ensure no violence.

Thai PM: Verdict on party's dissolution likely by October, Asia News Network (2010).

This article discusses the verdict by Constitutional Court on Democrat Party dissolution case that may be out in October.

Solomon Islands:Hou Takes on 14 Candidates, Solomon Times (2010)

Former Central Bank Governor Rick Hou retired from his post with the World Bank to contest a seat in the Malaita district in the upcoming elections. Hou will face fourteen candidates for the seat.

Solomons election to cost almost 3 million US dollars, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

The Chief Electoral Officer announced that the upcoming general election will cost the government nearly three million US dollars. The costs includes education and awareness programmes as well as costs associated with the actual election process.

Solomon Islands:Police Boost Security Preparations Ahead of Elections, Solomon Times (2010)

Police have begun preparations for a six week operation of heightened security for the August 4th general elections. Police are also working to ensure media access during the election and increased security.

USA:Possible 2012 contenders rake in campaign cash, BBC News (2010)

This article discusses the fundraising of potential candidates for the 2012 Republican nomination for president. So far two of the most successful fundraiser are former presidential candidate Mitt Romney and former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin.

Upcoming and Past Elections

This link leads to the IFES Election Guide.

Russia: Observers: All in all, elections up to scratch, RT (2011)

This article reports the different conclusions that were made by independent electoral observation organizations regarding the 2011 Duma Elections. According to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) the vote was fair and transparent. However, other organizations like the OSCE/ODIHR and PACE argue that there were several violations in the electoral process.

Russia's anti-Putin protests grow, The Guardian (2011)

The article reports that while the protest around the 2011 Duma election intensifies, the Russian electoral authorities reject the accusations of fraud.

Russia PM Vladimir Putin accuses US over poll protests, BBC (2011)

BBC reports that the Prime Minister Putin accuses Hilary Clinton of encouraging poll protesters in the aftermath of the 2011 Duma Elections. Accusations of electoral fraud have been denied by Putin and the Electoral Commission.

USA: White House spokesman: safe to say Obama will run again fro President, The Wall Street Journal (2011)

This article reports on the statements of White House Press Secretary Robert Gibb regarding the 2012 presidential election in the USA. Mr Gibbs stated that President Obama will likely run for re-election in the 2012 poll, even though an official announcement has not been made yet.

South Africa: ANC wins two IFP wards in KZN by-election, SABCNews (2011)

The article discusses recent by-election results in the KwaZulu-Natal province. It is reported that the ruling ANC has won the two wards that were previously held by the IFP and retained two wards. The two parties contested four wards in the province.