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ACE Electoral News

Thailand: Charter committee to ask Abhisit about their scope, The Nation (2010).

This article discusses scope of amending the Constitution by charter committee that will be discussed in a meeting with the Thai PM.

Thailand: Emergency law to stay for by-election, Bangkok Post (2010).

This article discusses the emergency decree during by-election in Bangkok's constituency on July 25, 2010.

Candidates wrap up campaigns ahead of Nauru election, Australia Network News (2010)

This article reports on the final day of campaigning before Nauru's Saturday elections. 69 people presented their candidacy for the 18-member parliament.

USA: Can anyone explain how Alvin Green actually won? Newsweek (2010)

This article discusses voters' behavior in the South Carolina primary elections. In this State, a 32-year-old illiterate unemployed, Alvin Greene, won over the experienced senator Victor Rawl. Experts are now trying to explain these results: “name-order effect,” the “name-letter effect,” or electronic voting machines misinterpretations?

Colombia: Mockus reports first round election irregularities, Colombia Reports (2010)

The presidential candidate for the Green Party, Antanas Mockus, denounced procedural irregularities in the first round of the presidential elections. Mr Mockus stated that his party witnessed and reported irregularities that may have affected the results. The candidate also submitted a list of police officials who harassed members of his party.

Uribe's shadow may hang over Santos victory in Colombia vote, Bloomberg BusinessWeek (2010)

This article discusses Colombian presidential candidate Juan Manuel Santos's challenges. Santos, President Uribe's defense minister, will have to rise above his mentor's shadow.

AFGHANISTAN: Avoid using schools in elections, say agencies, IRIN Asia (2010)

This article discusses the use of schools as polling stations in Afghanistan and the security implications.

India: Election commission not mandated to hold simulaneous elections: CEC, The Indian Journal (2010)

This article presents the Indian Chief Election Commission's latest statements. First of all, the CEC does not believe that the Election Commission is mandated to hold simultaneous elections (in the lower House of the Parliament and in State Assemblies). Furthermore, CEC Navin Chawla expressed his satisfaction for the success of the Photo Identity Card scheme than now covers 82% of the voters. The Electronic Voting Machines will function properly, he assured.

Flemish nationalists picked by Belgian King for talks, Bloomberg BusinessWeek (2010)

This article presents the Belgian King's decision to discuss options for a coalition government with the Flemish nationalist party. In last week's elections in Belgium, the New-Flemish Alliance won 27 of the 150 seats in the Parliament.

Nigeria: INEC job: Jonathan drops PDP members, Vanguard (2010)

President Goodluck Jonathan has withdrawn some of his nominations for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after concerns were raised about their participation in the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

Nomination papers for American Samoa elections due next month, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the Chief Election Office's announcement about nomination papers. Candidates presenting themselves in the November general elections will be able to pick up nomination papers in the Election Office on July 13. In November, American Samoa will elect Delegate to the U.S. House and members of the House of Representatives.

Nigeria:Lawyers Disagree On Constitution Amendment, Daily Independent (2010)

This article discusses the constitutional amendments that will influence aspects of the upcoming elections.

New Chairman Takes Over Nigeria's Ruling Party, VOA (2010)

Okwesilieze Nwodo has taken over leadership of the People's Democratic Party, the current ruling party. President Jonathan has pledged to have free and fair elections next year.

Uganda:Gen. Aronda's Warning, a Recipe for 2011 Election Disaster, All Africa (2010)

This article discusses concerns over political violence surrounding the 2011 elections in Uganda.

Russia hopes for better relationship with Warsaw (The Moscow News, 2010)

Whatever the outcome of Poland’s presidential elections on Sunday, Russia can hope for a better relationship with Warsaw.

Poland: Poll gap down to six percent (thenews.pl, 2010)

Just two days before polling day in the presidential elections and an opinion poll conducted for Polish Radio finds Bronislaw Komorowski’s lead over Jaroslaw Kaczynski has narrowed to just under six percent.

Polling station for Polish vote (BBC, 2010)

Polish citizens living in Northern Ireland will have an opportunity to vote in the country's presidential election.

Poland: Final election call for ex-pat voters (thenews.pl, 2010)

Thursday is the last day for Poles abroad to register for voting in the presidential elections.

Poland Gears Up for Early Presidential Elections (Voice of America, 2010)

Poland is preparing to elect a new president on Sunday, with a center-right and far-right candidates in the lead. The election is being held earlier than originally scheduled, following the death of Polish President Lech Kaczynski in a plane crash. The crash is still casting its shadow over Polish politics.

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