ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

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St. Kitts and Nevis: Nevis leader launches Election Campaign, Nevis Pages (2011)

Nevis’ Premier, the Hon. Joseph W. Parry officially launched his re-election campaign at a major political rally on Saturday, June 11, where he promised his supporters more housing solutions, better roads and more jobs, should he be re-elected.

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Seychelles President to Schedule Electoral Reforms After Victory, Bloomberg (2011)

The article discusses the propositions made by President James Michel to reform the electoral system after the current legislative elections. According to the president, the National Electoral Commission will soon initiate public consultations.

United Kingdom: Labour slam plans to reform voting system, The Birmingham Mail (2011)

The article discusses the debates around the project of electoral reforms advanced by the Tories’ government. The Tories proposed to change the registration form from a household system where one person can fill in the forms for other people willing to get their polling card to a one person system where each individual will have to register individually. The independent Electoral Commission defends that this change in voting registration procedures will take away the right to vote to several UK citizens.

OSCE report: the second round of Romanian elections complied to OSCE commitments and international standards (Hot News, 2009)

Short overview of the OSCE report on the 2nd round of the presidential elections in Romania.

Romania: Press review - December 8 (Roumanie, 2009)

The Romanian dailies on Tuesday give main coverage to the results of Sunday's presidential runoff vote, the Social Democrats' decision to contest the election outcome and they examine various possible political alliances, as Romania needs political stability to get its economy going.

Thailand: EC votes to disqualify MP for buying votes, Bangkok Post (2012).

This article discusses the disqualification of member of parliament for Buri Ram by Election Commission as the MP is found guilty of vote buying. The Election Commission would forward its resolution and recommendations to the Supreme Court's Election Division.

Indonesia: President asks press to continue watching over democratic processes, Antara News (2012).

This article discusses the statement by Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yodhoyono for the national press to play an active role in overseeing democratic processes in the country, including implementation of regional elections.

Philippines: Comelec council seeks rigid testing of poll technology for 2013, GMA News (2012).

This article discusses the resolution given to the Philippines Commission on Elections by The Comelec Advisory Council (CAC) which recommend that outstanding legal issue of the current canvassing system (CCS) be resolved prior to adopting it for use in the upcoming 2013 elections.

Philippines: COMELEC names new COAV head, ABS-CBN News (2012).

This article discusses the designation of a new chairman for the Committee on Overseas Absentee Voting (COAV) by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).

Philippines: Comelec, DOJ take over investigation of 2004 poll fraud, The Philippine Star (2012).

This article discusses the joint panel of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) which will take on the lead in the investigation on alleged cheating in the 2004 national elections.

Malaysia: Don't Be Overzealous In Inviting Foreign Observers: EC, Bernama (2012).

This article discusses the invitation for foreign observers to monitor the 13th general election. The Election Commission formed an election observer team comprises of the EC officers, police, officers of local authorities and candidates' representatives.

Malaysia: Supplementary Electoral Rolls On Display Until Feb 14, Bernama (2012).

This article discusses the display of supplementary electoral rolls for the fourth quarter of 2011 at 937 venues in Malaysia. The Election Commission has received 212,826 applications for registration as new voters and 83,846 applications for change of address of the polling centre.

US Eases Some Burma Sanctions Following By-Elections, VOA News (2012).

This article discusses the easing of some U.S. sanctions against Burma following by-elections in which National League for Democracy (NLD) party won 40 of the 45 seats.

Myanmar by-election riven with irregularities, ruling party complains, Today Online (2012).

This article discusses the complaints by Myanmar's ruling party, The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), on voting irregularities in the by-elections. It has stated that it will lodge an official complaint about a number of infringements.

Malaysia: Another big protest looms over KL's electoral reforms, Asia News Network (2012).

This article discusses the call out for a rally in Malaysia's capital and other cities on April 28. Bersih, a loose coalition of 84 non-governmental organizations, is demanding electoral reforms.

Indonesia: As Aceh Votes, a Lesson for All of Us, The Jakarta Globe (2012).

This article discusses the simultaneous elections for heads of regions in Aceh. More than 3.2 million voters in Aceh are expected to elect a governor and deputy governor, district heads and mayors.

Philippines: Prisoners set to vote in May 2013 elections, PIA (2012).

This article discusses the promulgated COMELEC Resolution No. 9371 on rules and regulation on detainee registration and voting in National and Local elections. Prisoners who have been in jail for six months and who are 18 years old and older on the day of the elections may register and vote.

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