ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Greece:Election date to be set in Holy Week, Athens News (2012)

This article notes that the election date will be set during the Holy Week (beginning April 9), with April 29 and May 6 being the most probable dates.

Indonesia: SBY receives KPU, Bawaslu nominees, The Jakarta Post (2012).

This article discusses the nominees for members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) and the General Elections Monitoring Body (Bawaslu). The President received the list of 14 KPU and 10 Bawaslu nominees handed by the Selection Committee.

Philippines: Comelec Mandaue launches off-site registration for PWDs, Inquirer (2012).

This article discusses the off-site voters registration for persons with disabilities (PWDs) by Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Mandaue City.

Botswana: Saleshando says BCP can go it alone, Mmegi (2013)

In this article, Botswana Congress Party (BCP) President, Dumelang Saleshando tells people at the rally held over the weekend that his party is more than capable of winning elections without joining the opposition umbrella.

Honduras: Santos Pulls the Ole' Victim Card, Honduras Weekly (2011)

"Former Liberal Party presidential candidate Elvin Santos yesterday blamed his loss to President Porfirio Lobo in the last general election to a campaign orchestrated by the Nationalist Party to generate hatred against him."

Raul, Fidel Castro elected as delegates to Cuban party congress, People's Daily Online (2011)

"Both Cuban leader Raul Castro and his brother, former leader Fidel, have been elected as delegates to the Sixth Congress of the ruling Communist Party of Cuba slated for Apr. 16-19, official TV reported on Saturday [Feb. 19]."

Nicaragua: Sandinistas Polish Election Campaign Strategy, Prensa Latina (2011)

" The Sandinista National Liberation front (FSLN) of Nicaragua hopes to win the general elections in November, and with enough seats in Parliament to carry out its political program without restrictions."

Gallup taps favorites for Dominican Presidency, Dominican Today (2011)

"The pollster Gallup Dominicana on Wednesday [Feb. 23] disclosed their survey on the favorites to win the presidential candidacies of their respective parties, led by Danilo Medina of the ruling and liberal PLD."

Morocco: Islamists await their turn ahead of elections, The Daily Star (2011)

This news article says: "with Islamist on the doorstep to power in Tunisia, it is now Morocco's turn to go to the polls in elections that despite the low turnout expected, will likely bring religion closer to government. But unlike votes in Tunisia and Egypt, which served as climatic final acts in revolutions that surprised the world, the November 25 polling day in Morocco is likely to be a subdued affair".

Egypt: Analysis: A guide to the first post-revolution elections

Millions of Egyptians will head to the polls on 28 November in the first parliamentary vote. The elections will establish a parliament to lead the drafting of a new constitution within a year. If approved in a subsequent referendum, this constitution will shape Egypt’s future. But few Egyptians understand the complex election system or know what the parties represent.

Egypt: Lax security stirs up pessimism over parliamentary elections, Ahram Online (2011)

This news article says Egypt is in dire need of a new parliament to push forward the transitional period, but considering the protracted security vacuum, parliamentary elections might turn out to be a step backward

Egypt: Netherlands promises funds to 'witness' Egyptian election, Radio Netherlands (2011)

In this news article, the Netherlands has promised the US Carter centre 300,000 euros to send people to Egypt to watch over the upcoming elections in November.

Egypt: Official election campaigns start this week, Reuters (2011)

This news article is about the start of official campaigning for Egypt's parliamentary election which will begin on WednesdayNov. 2 and end on Nov. 26, two days before the first round of voting starts, the election commision said on Tuesday.

ُEgypt: The road to Parliament, Al-Ahram Weekly (2010)

In this collection of analysis and articles, Al-Ahram Weekly offers a comprehensive guide to the elections, mapping the political landscape, profiling parties and their candidates, providing views and assessments including a brief history of parliament and the Higher Elections Committee, coverage of what are expected to be the most closely fought constituency battles, concerns over human rights violations and the challenges facing civil and international monitors alongside opinion articles by leading political commentators.

Guinea:Alpha Conde finally wins top job Capital news (2010)

After a long process, Alpha Condé finally won the first democratic elections in Guinea. He won with 52.52% of the voices.

Libya postpones landmark election to July 7, Reuters (2012)

Libya's first election in more than half a century will take place 18 days later than planned (July 7) because of the logistical challenges in a country still recovering from last year's revolt, the electoral commission said on Sunday 10 June.

Egypt election boycott gains momentum, LA Times (2012)

This news article says a movement to boycott this week's runoff presidential election is gaining momentum, threatening Egypt's restive transition to democracy and revealing a sharpening disdain by voters over the choice between a conservative Islamist and a holdover from the old guard.

Jordan’s powerful Muslim Brotherhood says it is boycotting upcoming parliamentary elections, Washington Post (2012)

This news article says Jordan’s Muslim Brotherhood said Friday 13 July it will boycott upcoming parliamentary elections in protest over recent changes to the kingdom’s election laws, which it says fall short of opposition demands. The elections, expected at the end of the year though no date has officially been set, are critical to the king’s campaign. He has changed 42 articles, or one-third of Jordan’s 60-year-old constitution, giving parliament a say in appointing Cabinets — a task which used to be his sole prerogative.

Libya's ex-interim PM leads in election, Xinhua (2012)

This news article says Libya's NFA led by Jibril is leading in the country's first free national elections held on Saturday 7 July. The NTC said that it would hand over power in four weeks after the new congress is elected. The UN Security Council on Tuesday welcomed the smooth electoral process in Libya.

Somalia prepares for first presidential elections in Mogadishu, Sabahi (2012)

The presidential election campaign in Somalia has started in earnest with 21 candidates vying for Villa Somalia - the presidential palace in Mogadishu.