ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

S'pore's stand on Burma polls, Asia News Network (2010).

This article discusses the statement of disappointment by the Singapore’s Foreign Ministry Office regarding the decision by the opposition party to boycott the Myanmar elections.

Thai protesters ready for fresh mass rally, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses the Thai protesters plan for mass rallies and Prime Minister Abhisit's offer of a third round of talks to negotiate early elections.

Singapore: Registers of Electors certified with about 2.3 million names, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses the voter registration in 23 electoral divisions in Singapore as well as for the overseas electors.

Mexico: FACTBOX-Mexico's main presidential hopefuls, Trust Law (2011)

Mexico's next presidential election is one year away and hopefuls for the job are beginning to jockey for position, setting the scene for what is expected to be a bruising campaign.

Mexico: Exit polls: PRI wins in Mexico state election, Volunteertv.com (2011)

Two exit polls showed PRI candidate Eruviel Avila winning in the state of Mexico with 64 percent and 60 percent support respectively. Polls showed PRI candidates also winning elections in the states of Coahuila and Nayarit.

Mexico: Mexico votes, with all eyes on 2012 presidential election, Los Angeles Times (2011)

The political party that ruled Mexico for more than 70 years and aspires to recapture the presidency in 2012 appeared headed for lopsided wins Sunday in key state elections that reflected public anger with the government of President Felipe Calderon.

Zimbabwe: Unofficial poll result announcers face jail, The Herald (2011)

Everyone making unofficial announcement of election results in Zimbabwe will face jail term or a fine. Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) is the sole body mandated to run and announce poll results countrywide.

Latvia election results: pro-Russia party wins most votes, say exit polls, Global Post (2011)

Exit polls show a pro-Russia party, the Harmony Center, set to win an election in Latvia.

Latvian parliamentary vote marked by pluralism and respect for fundamental freedoms, OSCE observers say, OSCE (2011)

Yesterday’s early parliamentary elections in Latvia took place in a democratic and pluralistic environment and were marked by the rule of law, respect of fundamental freedoms, and functioning democratic institutions, observers from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) concluded in a statement issued today.

South Africa: Youth need to strengthen democracy, IOL (2012)

Public Protector Thuli Madonsela on Friday said the youth need to do more to strengthen democracy and human rights in Africa. She was speaking at the official opening of the University of Pretoria's masters' degree in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa.

Problems line up for Nigerian election, CNN News (2011)

This article reports on the many issues that are emerging in Nigeria, as the election day is approaching. In the recent elections in the southern Delta State, the Independent National Electoral Commission had many challenges to face, and Chairman Attahiru Jega denounced the total lack of voting equipment, personnel and security.

Pakistan: Cabinet approves election law amendment bill-2011, criminal law amendment bill-2010, International News Network (2011)

This article reports on the federal cabinet's approval of the Election Law Amendment Bill.

Uganda: EAC to send election observers, The New Vision (2011)

This article reports on the East African Community's decision to send observers to Uganda for the February elections. The mission will be organized in cooperation with the Common Market for East and Central Africa and the Electoral Institute for Sustainability of Democracy in Africa.

Thai anti-government protesters demand new elections, Reuters (2009).

This article deals with The United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) who held a rally for a new elections in Thailand.

Philippines: Comelec to give higher compensation to teachers in 2010 polls, GMA News (2009).

This article notes the announcement from COMELEC that the estimated 245,000 public school teachers who will receive higher compensation package as board of election inspectors in the 2010 elections.

Philippines: Comelec: 49.1 million voters so far, The Philippine Star (2009).

This article notes Comelec statement regarding 49.1 million voters who registered for 2010 elections, not yet included the official list of voters in 22 municipalities.

Philippines: Comelec to push for early polls in ARMM, poll hotspots, Abs Cbn News (2009).

This article notes the Commission on Election (Comelec) statement regarding a proposal to held elections in Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) ahead the 2010 elections' scheduled polls.

Lesotho: Party leaders pledge to accept election outcome, Public Eye (2012)

In this article, political parties in Lesotho agree to accept the outcome of election. Party leaders met yesterday in a meeting called by Christian Council of Lesotho.

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Tajik Islamic Party Official Attacked In Dushanbe, RFE/RL (2011)

The article reports a leading figure of Tajik Islamic opposition beaten up in Dushanbe.