ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Voters with children should get more votes in elections, says Fidesz MEP, Politics.hu (2011)

Hungary should explore the idea of giving more votes in the general and local elections to parents, and the more kids under the age of 18 the more votes the parents should be allowed, a lawmaker of the ruling Fidesz party.

LMP spokesman says party to be main challenge to Fidesz in 2014 election, Politics.hu (2011)

Hungary's Politics Can Be Different (LMP) party plans to gain strength in the coming two years to become the main rival of the governing parties in the 2014 elections.

Tiny Hungarian village prepares for fourth election in five months, Politics.hu (2011)

All the 66 currently registered voters in the village of south-western Hungary's Bodehaza have been called to cast their ballots for the fourth time just in five months to elect a mayor on February 27.

Philippines: Comelec hailed for poll preparations, Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation (2011).

This article highlights the praises from poll watchdogs and electoral stakeholders for the COMELEC’s good work in preparing the August 2011 election in ARMM, particularly the preparation for electoral materials e.g. ballot papers, boxes, etc.

Egypt: Islamists claim most seats in run-off vote, Reuters (2011)

This news article is about the Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party (FJP), which has promised to work with a broad coalition in the new assembly, secured 34 individual seats out of the 45 it contested in the run-offs on Monday and Tuesday, a party source told Reuters. Official results are not expected until Thursday 8 December.

Egypt: Elections in Graphics , Chicago Tribune (2011)

This graphic explains Egyptian parliamentary elections, with breakdowns for how the upper and lower houses will be elected.

Kuwait: Emir dissolves parliament, calls for election, Reuters (2011)

Kuwait's ruler dissolved parliament on Tuesday (6 Dec) and called for an election, state media said.

Thailand: Most Thais ready for woman PM: Opinion polls, The Strait Times (2011)

This article discusses survey conducted by National Institute of Development Administration which shows that most of Thai people are ready for woman PM.

Thai Royalists Urge People Not to Vote in July Election, VOA News (2011).

This article discusses political movement by the People’s Alliance for Democracy which conducted the no vote campaign for the July nationwide election.

Thailand: Political Parties Need Image Branding, The Nation (2011).

This article discusses opinion from marketing and advertising sector regarding political parties branding prior to July 3 elections which they considered to be conducting short term ‘promotions’.

Thailand: EC: Poll results will be recognised, Bangkok Post (2011).

This article discusses the credibility of upcoming July 3 Thailand election as stated by Thailand election commissioner in a seminar organized by Channel 9 and Election commission. The seminar discusses the voting operations, elections security, and screening process of foreign election observers.

India: Poll Reforms Bill will be tabled in Parliament before December, The Hindu (2011)

The article reports on the possible inclusion of a new electoral bill in India. The proposed bill deals with the participation of convicted criminals in the electoral system.

Malaysia: 30 Police Reports Pertaining To Tenang By-election Lodged Since Jan 1, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses 30 reports received prior to the the Tenang state by-election by Police since January 1 2011.

Law Change Could Hit Dirty Indonesian Politicians, The Jakarta Globe (2011).

This article discusses draft amendment by Ministry of Home Affairs on Regional Governance Law which include provision on barring criminals and the “morally flawed” from running for public office.

Singapore: Some parties do not have Web guidelines, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses guidelines on how political parties engage in social media facing the upcoming General Elections.

Singapore: When will the GE be held? Take our poll, The Straits Times (2011).

This article discusses the statement by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong that no election date has been set up amid speculation for immediate general election.

Indonesia: Committee receives 28 applicants for KPU, Bawaslu members, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article discusses the selection for national electoral management bodies members in Indonesia. The committee is assigned to select 14 General Elections Commission (KPU) member candidates and 10 General Elections Monitoring Body (Bawaslu) member candidates.

Indonesia: ‘Flawed system’ responsible for rampant poll violations, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article discusses election violations and electoral management for local elections. The government has proposed the provision that governors will be no longer directly elected.

Singapore: 50 proposed to become NMPs, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses the names proposed to the committee considering appointments of Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs). Enacted in 1990, the NMP scheme provides for persons who have distinguished themselves or have special knowledge, expertise and practical experience to be appointed to Parliament to speak independently on issues and contribute to the political process.

Iraqi parliament hit by walkout, Washington Post (2010)

This news article is about the Iraq's parliament which achieved an important milestone Thursday 11 Nov, agreeing on who would hold the country's top leadership spots after more than eight months of acrimonious negotiations. But a dramatic walkout by members of the Sunni-backed Iraqiya bloc marred the nearly five-hour session and underscored the deep divisions and distrust that dominate the country's political system.