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Why Costa Rica will have a runoff election this weekend, The Tico Times (2014)

"Costa Rican law prohibits any of the two candidates in a runoff election from stepping aside. The constitution demands that the Costa Rican people vote on April 6. Voters will weigh their options and freely decide who is the best. The decision is theirs to make, and the future belongs to the voters, not the Legislative Assembly or a candidate who steps down. Only the people can make this decision."

Indonesia: New parties aim big despite tougher rules, competition, The Jakarta Post (2011)

http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/05/11/new-parties-aim-big-despite-tougher-rules-competition.html

Thailand: EC issues social-media election warning, The Nation (2011)

This article reports that the Thai Election issued warning regarding social-media campaigning and the publishing of opinion polls linked to election result in the media.

Singapore: Elections Department releases final tally of votes, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article reports that the Singapore Elections Department has released the final tally of the votes for the general election, after adding overseas votes. The voters abroad voted on May 7 at nine polling stations in five countries.

Spain: why prosperous Catalans may beat rebellious Basques to the exit, The Guardian (2011)

The article discusses the referendum of Catalonia's indepence. The Catalans will go to the polls in Barcelona on the 10th of April.

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USA: Obama announces 2012 reelection bid (video), The Washington Post (2011)

The article describes President Obama's announcement of running for a second term in 2012 elections. The announcement was made by posting a video on YouTube and it was accompanied by an email message sent to Obama's supporters.

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Zim polls definitely this year – Tsvangirai, News24 (2012)

In this article, Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai assures that Zimbabwe will hold elections this year. It is reported that he said, the upcoming referendum will be a formality since there is a consensus by all parties.

Botswana: Coalition rescues Ntuane, Mmegi (2012)

It is reported that Botswana National Front (BNF) and the Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) have agreed in principle on the leadership of the coalition.

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Malaysia: EC prefers simultaneous state and parliamentary elections, The Star Online (2011)

This article reports on the statement of the Chairman of Malaysian Election Commission on holding simultaneous state and parliamentary elections. The EC is said to be in favor of holding them at the same time as it will save cost, time, and energy.

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