ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Thailand: Politicians turn to social media for election campaigning, The Nation (2011).

This article discusses the use of social media for election campaign by political parties as the general election coming.

Myanmar junta figure to chair election body, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses the appointment of the new Myanmar Election Commission head.

Elections Canada spending surges with new regulations, minorities, The Vancouver Sun (2011)

This article reports on new statistics about the Electoral Management Body in canada, Elections Canada. Spending at Elections Canada has more than quadrupled over the last 10 years, from $2.6 millionin 1999 to (the expected) $30.9 million at the end of 2011, and the EMB explains the spending pattern by saying that in recent years it has been responsible for overseeing major legislative changes and minority governments.

Haiti - Elections: Launching of the electoral campaign for the second round, Haiti Libre (2011)

This article reports on the official opening of the campaign for the second round of presidential and legislative elections in Haiti. Gaillot Dorsainvil, President of the the Provisional Electoral Council, appealed to candidates to discipline their supporters and respect of the Elections Law. The campaign will officially end on March 18.

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2 Haiti presidential candidates start campaigns, Newsday (2011)

This article reports on the beginning of the electoral campaign in Haiti. In particular, most of the media and the voters are focusing on the presidential campaign, as Mirlande Manigat and Michel Martelly will present their plans for the management of the foreign aid and the design of the recovery strategy.

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Indonesia: Who mediates regional poll disputes? The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article discusses the institution to handle regional election disputes in which since 2009, the constitutional court have the authority for regional election disputes

Indonesia: What will happen to small parties? The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article discusses the revision for 2008 law on political parties and legislative elections which debated threshold for seats in the parliament from 2,5% to 5%.

Myanmar: Making the Best of a Bad Election, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses the challenges and participation for political parties contesting the 2010 Myanmar General Elections.

Asean credibility at stake on Myanmar vote: Amnesty, The Brunei Times (2010).

This article discusses statement by Amnesty International regarding ASEAN countries’ stand on Myanmar elections.

UK minister doubts Myanmar general election will be fair, The Brunei Times (2010).

This article discusses statement from the British Government on Myanmar General Elections.

Philippines: Comelec wants to proclaim remaining party-list winners ASAP, The Philippine Star (2010).

This article discusses winning party-list groups who are still not proclaimed due to pending disqualification cases and special elections.

Thailand: Coalition differs with Thai PM on polls early next year, The Brunei Times (2010).

This article discusses doubts on possibility of early elections as expressed by Thai ruling coalition partners.

Thailand: Panich fears low voter turnout, Bangkok Post (2010).

This article discusses turnout expectation for Bangkok by-election held on July 25, 2010.

Overseas Australians urged to register for election, Radio Australia News (2010)

This article reports on the registration procedures for Australians living abroad. The Australia Electoral Commission is expecting 60-70,000 registrations.

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Australia: Final enrolments flood electoral commission, ABC News (2010)

This article reports on the voter registration in Australia. The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is having troubles keeping up with the flood of last-minute registrations. The AEC assistant media director Bernadette O'Meara, however, reassured citizens: despite minor delays and setbacks everything is running smoothly.

Australia: Young Tasmanians urged to get on the electoral roll, ABC News (2010)

This article reports on the Australian Electoral Commission's (AEC) call for young voters. The AEC announced that 25% of 18 year-olds are not registered voters, Tasmania is particularly influenced by this trend.

Armenian Opposition Activists Go On Trial, RFE/RL (2010)

The article writes about trial process of young opposition activists, who are being charged for "hooliganism" and for "shoving" a police officer during opposition demonstration in May 2010. Attorneys of the activists claim there is no evidence for accusations and that the charges are fablicated.