ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

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Philippines: Comelec Eases IP Registration Procedure, Manila Bulletin (2012).

This article discusses voter registration for Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in the Philippines. Based on Comelec Resolution 9427, if the registrant has no valid identification card, he/she may be identified under oath before election officers using the Affidavit of Identification.

Indonesia: Voters’ roll near final: KPU, The Jakarta Post (2012).

This article discusses the voter registration for the Jakarta Gubernatorial Elections. The Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPU Jakarta) stated that local election committees at the subdistrict level have begun drafting the final voters’ list (DPT).

Libyan voters head to the polls in Benghazi local elections, BBC News (2012)

Citizens of Benghazi, the city from which the 2011 Libyan uprising originated voted in the first local election in over 50 years.

Dominican Republic's Danilo Medina declares election win, BBC News (2012)

Danilo Medina, a candidate in the 2012 presidential elections in the Dominican Republic has declared victory with a 51% majority. The result is contested by the opposition which has accused the government of buying votes and other forms of fraud.

Kenya:General elections in 2013 court rules,Star(2012)

The article talks about a ruling made in Kenya by the High Court on Friday 13 January that Kenya's first General Election under the new Constitution would be held in March 2013, unless the grand coalition is dissolved.The three-judge bench in the constitutional court also ruled that elections could be held within 60 days after the expiry of current Parliament, which is January 14, 2013.

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Presidential race in Russia: Terminal stage nears, rt (2012)

Four separate rallies with tens of thousands of people are held in Moscow on February 23, a national holiday in Russia. People gather in different parts of Moscow to support Vladimir Putin, Gennady Zyuganov, Vladimir Zhirinovsky or to protest against all of the candidates.

Slovakia’s official pre-election campaign starts, The Slovak Spectator (2012)

Twenty-six political parties registered by the Central Election Committee for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Slovakia start the official campaign in the broadcast media. The campaigning will continue up to and throughout the day of election.

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Bulgarian Nationalists Seek Recount of Election Results, Novinite (2011)

Bulgarian nationalist leader Volen Siderov has called for a nationwide recount of the results of the October 23 presidential and local elections.

Tunisia: Carter Center Reports Peaceful and Enthusiastic Participation in Tunisia's Landmark Elections, Carter Center (2011)

In a statement released today 25 October, Carter Center observers monitoring the landmark Oct. 23 Constituent Assembly elections in Tunisia reported that the voting process was marked by peaceful and enthusiastic participation, generally transparent procedures, and popular confidence about Tunisia's democratic transition. Tunisian voters waited patiently in very long lines, determined to take part in the historic first election of the Arab Spring movements of 2011.

Madagascar: Ravalomanana's wife may run for president, News24 (2013)

In this article, the wife of ousted leader, Marc Ravalomanana is named as one of the presidential candidates for the upcoming Madagascar's elections.

Nigeria’s Voters’ List Display Ends Friday Voanews.com (2011)

The display of the voter’s list tends today in Nigeria. The electoral commission is happy with the turnout, 66 million people registered to vote. They are confident that these elections will free and fair.

Post-election protests erupt in Guyana, politician’s home firebombed, Washington Post/AP, (2011)

The tightly contested Nov. 28 general elections have led to sporadic violence in Guyana as protesters demand a recount of the votes.

Singapore: Singapore political parties make final push for votes, Brunei Times (2011)

This article reports that political parties contesting the Singapore’s general election 7 May 2011 parties are putting their last efforts to secure the votes they need to win the run-up to the election. This election will be the first election where the opposition parties will contest 82 out of the 87 seats, the largest number of seats contested ever against the ruling People's Action Party (PAP).

Thailand: Parties vow to stay mum on monarchy: Constitution Court to review election bills, Bangkok Post (2011)

This article reports that almost all but few of Thailand’s 55 political parties have endorsed the agreement to refrain from exploiting the monarchy in their campaign for the general election scheduled in June 2011.