ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Solomon Islands: Elections date invalid:Government House, Solomon Times (2010)

This article reports the Government House's notice about the date (August 4) for the next elections. The Prime Minister set this date in unofficial meetings, but according to the National Parliament Electoral Provisions Act only the Governor General can do that.

French Polynesia electoral reform up for discussion, Radio New Zealand (2010)

This article reports about the mission of a French delegation in French Polynesia. This delegation will mediate among all parties and leaders in the country to change the current electoral system. Political instability is a very big issue in the country, and the electoral system instituted in 2007 did not help so far.

EU Team Says Burundi Poll Meets International Standards, VOA (2010)

EU observers have stated that the elections in Burundi meet international standards. Eight opposition parties have called for a new vote in the municipal elections, the first in a series including the presidential election scheduled for June 28.

Burundi:Only 7 candidates for Burundi's presidential election, Afrique en ligne (2010)

Only seven candidates filed their papers with National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) for the presidential election in June. The low number has been partly attributed to the high fee required to register.

Liberean Opposition Unify Ahead of Next Year's Election, VOA (2010)

Seven opposition parties have formed a coalition in hopes of impacting the 2011 election in Liberia. The coalition is still open to more members and looks to challenge President Ellen Sirleaf and her ruling Unity Party.

Indonesia: House to probe 52 election fraud claims, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article discusses the task to follow up 52 reports of irregularities that allegedly occurred in the 2009 elections by the House of Representative’s election fraud committee.

Malaysia: Indelible ink can be easily removed, says firm, Asia News Network (2011).

This article discusses a claim by an international firm specialising in fingerprint security systems that indelible ink used to mark voter’s fingers can be washed off with common detergents.

Egypt sets time frame for elections, Associated Press (2011)

The article reports that "Egypt’s military rulers commissioned a top judge yesterday to form an electoral commission, starting the process of organizing the country’s first elections after the popular uprising that ousted authoritarian leader Hosni Mubarak." This commission plans to begin fulfilling its mandate on September 18th 2011, with the vote estimated to take place roughly two months after this.

Official on possible date of Russia's presidential election, The Voice of Russia (2011)

The presidential election in Russia may be held on March 4-11 2012, the secretary of the Central Election Commission Nikolai Konkin said Thursday

Botswana's ruling party is in long-term decline - US report, Mmegi (2011)

A report by US-Africa Command (AFRICOM) says that the rulling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) could be toppled in 2014 or 2019 at the latest. It is reported that no drastic changes are expected.

Swaziland civil society opts to form transitional govt, SABCNews (2011)

Civil organisations and pro-democracy organisations in Swaziland want the state to consider a multi-party democracy. After a three day convention aimed at finding possible ways to engage government on political discussions, these organisations have resolved to form a transitional government ahead of the 2013 National Government elections.

South Africa: Mass resignation costs IEC, IOL (2011)

A large number of ANC members have decided to resign as councillors to keep their government jobs and more resignations are still coming in. This results in larger cost for the IEC as it has to run by-election. IEC spokeswoman, Kate Bapela logistical arrangements including hiring and traing staff, print ballot papers and distribute pamphlets come at a cost.

Hong Kong's Electoral Management Body

Here is a link to the offical website of the Hong Kong Electoral Management Body

Election Results - Hong Kong

 

Upcoming and past elections

IFES Election Guide - Hong Kong

Haitians Leery of 2nd Election Round Amid Violence, CBS News (2009)

Eleven vacant seats in the 30-member Senate are on the line, and with them, President Rene Preval's hopes of overpowering uncooperative legislators and pushing through internationally backed economic reforms and constitutional amendments that would give his successors more power. But many Haitians are wary of voting following weeks of clashes, at least one of them deadly, between anti-government protesters and security forces, as well as fights between political parties that have left at least two people dead in provincial areas.

Haitians Mostly Ignore Senate run-off Elections, AOL News (2009)

Haitians fed up with chronic poverty and unresponsive leaders stayed away from Senate run-off elections Sunday, ignoring government efforts to improve on the paltry voter turnout that undercut the first round of voting in April.

Boycott Shuts Down Haiti Elections, HaitiAction (2009)

A second successful boycott of Senate elections called by Haiti's Fanmi Lavalas poses a serious challenge to the credibility of their results says a spokeperson for the organization.

Aristide party barred from Haiti's February ballot, Reuters (2009)

Former President Aristide's Lavalas Family party will be barred from the legislative elections scheduled for February 28, 2009. The reason behind this decision is that the party has not met all legal requirements. Some sources claim that the decision was based on suspicions that the signature sent by fax by Aristide, who is in exile in South Africa, authorizing local representatives to register the party, was falsified.

Election Results - Haiti