ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

American Samoa election compaint alleges fraud, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the statement of Lopa Seti regarding the elections in American Samoa. According to Mr Seti, who was defeated in the District of Tuala-tai, his opponent, Bill Satele, practiced election fraud. The latter candidate won the election by only 300 votes. According to Lopa Seti his opponent delivered refrigerators to various families just before the elections.

Burma's evolving opposition, BBC (2010).

This article discusses the political landscape in Myanmar after the November 7 elections and release of Aung San Suu Kyi.

Philippines: Gun ban lifted nationwide, except in areas to hold special polls, GMA News (2010).

This article discusses the lifting of gun ban by the Philippine National Police (PNP) except on areas where barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections were delayed.

Philippines: Report: Saturday's special polls off to peaceful start, GMA News (2010).

This article discusses the voting operation for special barangay (village) and Sangguniang Kabataan (youth council) elections in Mindanao and Central Luzon, Philippines.

Indonesia: Public Education Key to Boosting Voter Turnout, The Jakarta Globe (2010).

This article discusses a study conducted between July-August 2010 by People’s Voter Education Network (JPPR) regarding problems in regional elections.

Zimbabwe Parties gear up for elections despite regional call for road map, VOA News (2010)

This article reports on the Southern African Development Community's call for a road map to elections in Zimbabwe. The ruling ZANU-PF party is calling for early elections, but the opposition Movement for Democratic Change believe that the country is not ready yet. The SADC believes that the country needs reforms first, as well as a new constitution.

South Africa: Malema to be expelled - reports, IOL (2012)

News coming out suggest that ANC Youth League president, Julius Malema will be expelled today. It is said that the ANC’s national disciplinary committee of appeals (NDCA) was set to confirm his expulsion later today.

South Africa: ANCYL NEC proud of Limpopo, IOL (2012)

It is reported that the ANC Youth League's national executive committee (NEC) yesterday congratulated its Limpopo branch for holding successful elective conference. Reports also say that another parallel Limpopo ANCYL conference was held at the weekend in Seshego, where Malema's home is located, by disbanded branches.

Botswana: Monametsi to represent BDP in by-election, The Monitor (2012)

It is reported that by-elections will be held in Lenganeng ward, Tlokweng. Reports suggest that Monametsi Bogatsu, will represent the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).

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Brazil elects Dilma Rousseff as first female president, BBC News (2010)

This article discusses the results of the presidential runoff election in Brazil. On Sunday, Dilma Rousseff was elected the country's first female president with 56% of the votes, while his opponent, Jose Serra, received 44% of the votes. 21.5% of the registered voters abstained. Ms Rousseff stated that now one of her priority will be to guarantee equal opportunities for women.

USA: As elections near, voter outreach intensifies, The Washington Post (2010)

This article discusses the last days of the electoral campaign for the midterm elections in the United States. Both parties are focusing on the States that could determine the balance of power in Congress. Experts say that the voter turnout will be a key element: as the 2008 elections demonstrated, Democrats are usually favored by a higher turnout. About 40% of the registered voters already cast their ballots in the early voting stations.

USA: The races to watch on where the election is headed, The Washington Post (2010)

This article reports on the last hours of the electoral campaigns and identifies the key races that could determine the outcome of the midterm elections in the United States. Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, Florida and Colorado are just a few races that are considered indicators of where the election is headed.

Vote Counting Underway in Ivory Coast Presidential Election, VOA News (2010)

This article reports on the vote counting operations in Ivory Coast. The chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission, Youssouf Bakayoko, reported that the voting operations were carried out peacefully and that vote counting began immediately. After some disputes, the electoral commission announced that the votes will be counter by hand and by machine, with a committee of independent experts monitoring the electronic count.

Cote d'Ivoire: African poll show volatile democracy, The Wall Street Journal (2010)

This article discusses the outcomes of the elections in Cote d'Ivoire. The Sunday poll was the first presidential election in the past decade and it was considered a critical milestone in the country's democratic process. 14 candidates were competing in the elections, but three frontrunner emerged during the campaign: Laurent Gbagbo, the current president, Henri Konan Bedie, former president, and Alassane Ouattara, a popular opposition leader in the rebel-controlled north.

Kyrgyzstan: CEC announced final results of parliamentary elections, Ferghana.ru (2010)

The article informs that according to final election results, 5 parties will be represented in the Kyrgyz parliament. According to CEC, Ata-Jurt will gain 28 seats in the parliament, SDPK – 26, Ar-Namys – 25, Respublika – 23, Ata-Meken – 18.

Backgrounder: Basic facts about Irish general election, Xinhua New (2011)

This article reports on the general elections in Ireland. The poll, held on February 25, was the first electoral event since the financial crisis in the country. On February 1, the Dail (lower house) was dissolved and Prime Minister Brian Cowen asked President Mary McAleese to call the general election. In the election, 566 candidates ran for the 166 seats in the Dail.

Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi Registers Party, Visits Parliament, VOA News (2011).

This article discusses the formal registration of National League for Democracy as a political party. Party official has stated that they will contest a series of coming by-elections after the registration is formally approved.

Thailand: Debate on referendum heating up in Thailand, Asia News Network (2011).

This article discusses the plan and schedule for referendum on charter amendment. The Election Commission would be tasked with organising the referendum, including holding public hearings.

Philippines: 'Smartmatic's participation in 2013 polls up to advisory council', The Philippine Star (2011).

This article discusses the decision for Smartmatic International Corp.to participate in the 2013 midterm elections. Election watchdog Automated Election System Watch (AES Watch) call out to disqualify Smartmatic from the 2013 elections, The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has left the decision to the Comelec Advisory Council (CAC).