ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Philippines: Comelec starts printing of 34 million voters' ID cards, The Philippines Star (2010).

This article discusses Comelec resolution of the printing of voters’ identification cards for 34 million voters in the Philippines.

Guam: Bill creates northern, southern polling sites, KUAM News (2010)

Senator Frank Aguon, Jr. has introduced Bill 465 which is to establish northern and southern regional sites for early voting.

Indifferent mood greets Burma polls, BBC News (2010).

This article discusses situation and people’s response leading to Myanmar’s November 7 elections.

Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi 'on voters' list', BBC News (2010).

This article discusses Aung San Suu Kyi which is included in the voters’ list for the November general elections.

Burmese Election Campaigns Officially Begin, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses the official start of election campaign for the November 7 Myanmar’s general elections.

UN chief tells Asean nations to put pressure on Myanmar, The Brunei Times (2010).

This article discusses United Nations’ chief statement to ASEAN nations regarding human rights, human rights condition in Myanmar and preparation for Myanmar general elections.

UN Certifies Ivory Coast Election Voter List voanews.org (2010)

A month ahead of the elections, the UN through the Special Representant in Ivory Coast Mr. Choi, has certified the voters list. He considered the list" fair, solid and balaced"

Saakashvili claims victory for his party at Georgian elections, RIAN (2010)

The article informs that Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili congratulated his party on winning local elections on Sunday as exit polls showed a strong performance by the United National Movement in Tbilisi. Opposition says exit polls do not give the real picture of electio results and advise to wait for official results of the poll. This election was seen as a test for Saakashvili and the ruling party as it was the first time voters have been to the polls since August 2008 war with Russia.

Georgian Exit Polls Show Incumbent Ugulava Winning Reelection As Tbilisi Mayor, RFe/RL (2010)

The article reports about the results of Georgia's muinicipal elections on May 30, 2010. According to exit-poll results, the incumbent mayor is leading in Tbilisi mayoral race. Voter turnout exceeded 40%.

Georgia: CEC Reports of 49% Voter Turnout, Civil.ge (2010)

The article writes that 1,740,642 voters cast their ballot in May 30 local elections, making the voter turnout 49%, according to the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Georgia. In capital city Tbilisi, voter turnout was 46.64%.

Georgia: Vote Tabulation Underway, Civil.ge (2010)

The article reports that vote counting into Sunday’s local elections in Goergia started after polling stations were closed at 8pm. Central Election Commission (CEC) started releasing figures of summary protocols from Tbilisi's polling stations. Results from 24 precincts out of total 774 in the capital city were available on CEC website as of 3am local time on Monday, 31 May.

Georgia: Media Centre NGOs Statement on n the Pre-Election Environment prior to the 30 May Local Government Elections (2010)

International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) presents the joint Statement of the Election Media Centre NGOs on the Pre-Election Environment prior to the 30 May Local Government Elections.

Georgia: ISFED's first statement on Local Election Day monitoring (2010)

International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) presents its first statement on Election Day monitoring, 30 May 2010 nationwide local elections in Georgia. The statement was released at 10AM, 2 hours after the start of elections.

Georgia: ISFED's second statement on local election monitoring (2010)

International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) presents the second statement on Election Day monitoring for 30 May 2010 nationwide local elections in Georgia. The report was released at 15.00, seven hours after the start of elections.

India: Election commission launches drive for electoral roll photos in Gujarat, Daily News and Analysis (2010)

This article describes the new operation of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in Gujarat. The ECI officials are going to visit each house in order to complete the ECI photo rolls: a database of pictures from every single voter. 13.6% of the electorate is not on the electoral system yet.

South Korea, a wary eye on the North, goes to polls, Reuters (2010)

This article reports about the upcoming regional elections in South Korea. International affairs, and especially the recent diplomatic accident with North Korea, will play a big role in determining the outcomes.

New era in Trinidad and Tobago politics, Jamaica Observer (2010)

This article analyzes the changes and the ongoing developments in Trinidad and Tobago's politics after last week's elections. Patrick Manning – in charge for 13 of the past 17 years - lost the elections, and Kamla Persad-Bissesar became the first female Prime Minister in the country’s history.

India: Move to get prisoners their voting rights, Times of India (2010)

This article discusses the state government's initiative to allow convicted prisoners and people who are under trial to vote. The state election commission is considering the proposal.

Sri Lanka plans to hold local body elections in North, Daily News and Analysis (2010)

This article discusses Sri Lanka's decision to hold local elections in the Northern region, a longtime combat zone in the country. This region was under the rule of the Tamil Tigers until May 2009.

Best Party wins polls in Iceland's Reykjavik, BBC News (2010)

This article discusses the victory of the "Best" Party in local elections in Reykjavik. The Best Party was founded by a comedian, Jon Gnarr, and it will hold 6 of the 15 seats in the city council. Its broad agenda includes laws to have a drug-free parliament and free towels in all swimming pools.