ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Indonesia: Bengkulu's elections may be postponed, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article discusses Bengkulu's plan to hold seven simultaneous provincial and regency elections on July 3, 2010.

Canada: Court won't hear appeal from group alleging Harper broke election law, The National Post (2011)

This article comments the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada to reject the appeal from Democracy Watch, a democracy advocacy group, regarding alleged electoral law infringements. According to this group, Prime Minister Stephen Harper broke his own fixed-election date law in 2008, when he asked then-governor-general Michaelle Jean to dissolve the Parliament.

Canada: Key to winning elections, The Star (2011)

This article discusses the main issues of the electoral campaign in Canada. According tot he author, Prime Minister Stephen Harper is not supported by the majority of teh voters, but candidate Michael Ignatieff still does not have a strategy that would allow him to win.

Sri Lanka Election Commissioner rejects 54 applications seeking registration, Onlanka News (2011)

This article reports on the decision of the Sri Lanka Elections Commission to reject 84 political parties. Following the Elections Amendment Act No 58 of 2009, every year the EC calls for applications of new political parties that wish to register (the last call for application was in May 2010). According to some of the requirements, political parties should have engaged in politics and they should maintain audited accounts, but none of the 54 parties did so. These rejected parties will be able to re-apply next year.

India: Poll panel ready for elections in five states, says member, The Times of India (2011)

This article reports on the statements of Election Commissioner Sampath. Mr Sampath stated that the Election Commission of India is now ready to conduct the upcoming assembly elections in five state. Elections in West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Puduchery are scheduled to be held in May.

India: EC team report on West Bengal this weekend, The Hindu (2011)

This article reports on the team of experts that was sent by the Election Commission of India to visit West Bengal and assess the law and order situation in the state, as a consequence of episodes of election-related violence. The team is will submit its reports shortly.

Municipal elections: stringent financing, liberal advertising, The Baltci Times (2011)

Ahead of municipal elections set for 27 February 2011.

Amid economic crisis, Portugal reelects President, RFE/RL (2011)

This article discusses the results of the presidential elections in Portugal. The official results show that Cvaco Silva was re-elected President with 53% of the votes cast, while his main opponent Manuel Alegre received only 20%. The voter turnout was a record low: less than 50%.

Portuguese president wins re-election in landslide victory, Xinhua (2011)

This article discusses the results of the January 23 presidential election in Portugal. Incumbent President Cavaco Silva won the election with 53% of the votes, successfully defeating 5 opponents and avoiding a second round. Silva served as prime minister fro 1985 to 1995.

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Bulgaria's Electoral Body Vows to Welcome OSCE Observers, novinite.com (2011)

Bulgaria`s Central Election Commission welcomes the observers if the OSCE will send them for the local and presidential elections on 23 October, 2011. According to the CEC the registration and other procedures are transparent enough.

Egypt: Vote on historical referendum with high turnout, Xinhua News Agency (2011)

In this news article; the Egyptian people participated in the referendum on constitutional amendments with an unprecedented turnout on Saturday, showing their enthusiasm in joining the rebuilding of the country's future political system.

Cambodian Govt Curtails Freedoms to Kill Off Opposition Ahead of Election, Activists Say, The Jakarta Globe (2011).

This article discusses analysis of political situation in Cambodia ahead of the 2013 General Elections.

Thailand: Coup claims denied, Thai PM signals early vote, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses Thai government response on speculation of military coup amid growing demonstrations.

Singapore: An alliance for the GE, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses two opposition political parties that were discussing an alliance for the upcoming general elections.

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Malaysia's ruling coalition wins Tenang state by-election, The Brunei Times (2011).

This article discusses the voting operations and result of the Tenang state by-election

Burma's parliament opens new session, BBC (2011).

This article discusses the opening of new parliament in Myanmar after the 2010 November elections.

Myanmar's Suu Kyi launches party website, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses the launch website of National League for Democracy (NLD) party in Myanmar.

Guyana: Electoral Assistance Bureau gearing up to monitor 2011 polls, Demerara Waves (2011)

he Electoral Assistance Bureau (EAB) has launched a programme to monitor Guyana's general and regional elections due later this year. The EAB Council has confirmed that they will be testing the voters’ list and providing a open house services to individuals wishing to check their names on the list or report any irregularities.