ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Ireland:Gilmore not in running to be next Taoiseach, says Kenny, The Irish Independent (2010)

This article discusses the possibility of Eamon Gilmore running to be the next Taoiseach. It also focuses on possible changes to the rules about party coverage in the media and expanding the televised leader debate to include the Labour Party alongside Fine Gael and Fianna Fail

Suriname votes on former military ruler's return, NRC Handelsblad (2010)

This article discusses the likely election of former dictator, Desi Bouterse, in Suriname. Bouterse, who was already convicted in a Dutch court, is currently under trial for political killings in 1982.

Ireland: Dáil debates Fine Gael bye-election bill, RTE (2010)

This article discusses a proposed bill by Fine Gael to reform by-election regulations in Ireland.

Trinidad and Tobago voted for change, not for gender, The Guardian (2010)

This article discusses the results of monday's (May 24) elections in Trinidad and Tobago. Kamla Persad-Bissessar's campaign focused on the country's need for change.

West Bank rabbi bans women from local election, BBC News (2010)

This article discusses the decision of a rabbi in a settlement in the West Bank to forbit women to stand for local elections.

Bouterse's party wins Suriname election, Radio Netherlands Worldwide (2010)

This article announces the provisional results of the May 25 elections in Suriname. The Mega-Combination coalition, led by Desi Bouterse, won the majority of the seat in parliament (23 out of 51). The results are not official yet.

Belgium: Steven Vanackere - 42,489 Belgians abroad will vote, ISRIA (2010)

This is a report that presents the number of Belgian citizens that will vote abroad in the June 13 federal elections. The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Steven Vanackere, presented this report.

South Korea: Migrants ready to launch election alliance, Korea Times (2010)

This article discusses the creation of the Migrant Voters Alliance. This Alliance will raise awareness among immigrants about their right to vote in the upcoming election in Korea. In the June 2 elections there will be other innovations too: for the first time Korean citizens living abroad will be able to vote in the local elections.

Trinidad and Tobago:Delay in PM's appointment, Trinidad Express (2010)

This article discusses the delay in appointing Kamla Persad Bissessar as Prime Minister as recounts are taken place in three constituencies.

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Nigeria:2011: Jonathan not against zoning formula – Mark, The Punch (2010)

This article discusses the debate over zoning for the forthcoming general election in Nigeria.

Fiji's ousted opposition leader challenges regime to stand in 2014 elections, Radio New Zealand (2010)

Fiji's interim Prime Minister announced that for the elections in 2014, a new generation of politicians is needed. The opposition leader, expelled by the regime, declared that he will be running in the elections.

Drop in Belgians voting abroad , Flanders News (2010)

There has been decline in Belgians registered to vote from abroad from the previous election. This being attributed to the short notice of the election.

Belgium: Poll forecasts landslide, Flanders News (2010)

This article presents the poll forecasts for the upcoming general elections in Belgium.

Miss Dominican Republic is now Ms Vice-Mayor, Dominican Today (2010)

"After becoming the first runner-up in the Miss Universe 2009 pageant Ada Aimée de la Cruz abdicated her crown as Dominican Republic’s beauty queen to throw her hat in the political ring, and now prepares to begin a six-year term as an elected official in her hometown Santo Domingo North."

Mexicans Would Elect a PRI President again, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2010)

"A candidate running with the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) could secure the presidency in Mexico, according to a poll by Consulta Mitofsky. 39.1 per cent of respondents would vote for the PRI nominee in the 2012 ballot, up 2.3 points since October."

Dominican opposition claims Electoral Board bias, Dominican Today (2010)

"Party officials claimed that the judge had hindered many of the complaints presented by the PRD following irregularities that they say were committed in favor of the PLD and the government."

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Ex-dictator's party biggest bloc in Suriname vote, The Seattle Times (2010)

This article presents the final results of the May elections in Suriname. Desi Bouterse won a majority of the votes with his Mega Combination coalition.

India: Online civil polls: State election commission sets ball rolling, The Times of India (2010)

This article announces the decision by the State Election Commission to conduct the first on-line voting in the country. The on-line voting will be used in the Ahmedabad municipal elections.