ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Bahrain announces elections to replace 18 Shia MPs, The National (2011)

Bahrain will hold elections to replace eighteen Ministers of parliament who "resigned in protest after the start of a crackdown on pro-reform demonstrations." The election is scheduled for September 24, 2011.

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Nominations for Kiribati elections about to close, Radio New Zealand International (2011)

The article discusses the different preparations undertaken by the Kiribati electoral commission prior to the elections. The ballots are to be printed since the candidate registration is closed. Also, the commission has deployed great efforts in a publicity campaign to encourage people to go voting on Election Day.

Algeria: Islamists hope for election victory, San Francisco Chronicle (2011)

This news article says that Algeria's Islamists, buoyed by election victories of their brethren across North Africa over the past two months, are looking to triumph themselves next spring in nationwide polls.

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New Zealand: Maggie Barry makes National's by-election shortlist, The New Zealand Herald (2011)

This article reports on the by-election campaign in New Zealand. Former broadcaster Maggie Barry was able to pass into the National shortlist for the March 5 Botany by-election (5 people were selected among 13 candidates in the party). The final selection will be made on January 27.

Zimbabwe: Biti sounds warning over Zim elections, Mail & Guardian (2011)

The article discusses the corncerns raised by Zimbabwe's finance minister, Tendai Biti. It is reported that he is worried that the country could face "bloodbath" at elections this year if prevention measures are not put in place.

Oman: Preparing for Majlis Ash’shura elections, Oman Daily Observer (2011)

This news is about announcing opening of the door for nomination for the Majlis Ash’shura seventh term in Oman.

Oman: Interior Ministry holds meeting on use of electronic ID card, Oman Tribune (2011)

This news article is about the preparations in Oman to use the electronic ID cards for voting. Interior Ministry, represented by the Election Affairs Department in the directorate-general of citizenship and electoral affairs, organised a meeting about the use of the electronic ID card voting system for affirming the attendance of the voters on the day of Shura Council elections for the seventh term.

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Rival rejects poll win of Benin’s Boni Yayi Allwestafrica.com (2011)

In Benin, the Mr. Boni Yayi has been elected president with 53% of the votes. His opponent Mr. Houngbedji considered these elections as rigged and is saying “I won this election. I am the elected president of the people of Benin,”.

Malaysia: EC To Remove 12,000 Names Of Voters Aged 90 And Above, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the decision made by the Election Commission (EC) and the National Registration Department (NRD) to remove voters aged 90 and above from the electoral roll.

Malaysia: Road Map For Automatic Voter Registration Needed – Saifuddin, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the need for roadmap for automation of voters registration.

Malaysia: Over 12 Million Registered Voters Nationwide - Election Commission, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the statement by the Election Commission (EC) regarding the registration of voters from the Master Electoral Roll 2010 and Additional Second Quarter 2011 Electoral Roll.

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