ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

South Africa: DA takes back Tlokwe, Sowetan Live (2013)

In this article, the Democratic Alliance North West resumed control of the Tlokwe municipality in Potchefstroom. This comes after all parties including the ANC voted unanimously to return the DA to the position of mayor. The African National Congress in North West was unhappy about this saying councillors in Tlokwe behaved in a manner that is against the ANC principles and constitution.

South Africa: By-election postponement welcomed, IOL (2013)

In this article, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) postpones by-election in Ward 39, eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal provence. This comes after allegations of voter registration fraud.

Uganda: Electoral Commission directed to de-register MPs, Daily Monitor (2011)

The article talks of the Constitutional Court registrar directives for the Electoral Management Body to de-register the 70 MPs that were declared illegally running for re-election on different parties or as independent candidates from the parties that sponsored them to parliament without resignng first as stipulated in article 83(1) of the constitution.

Perú:Estimated 754,000 Peruvians abroad to vote in elections, Living in Peru (2011)

It is estimated that 754,000 Peruvians living abroad are registered to vote in the 2011 elections.

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Algeria MPs stage parliamentary walkout over 'poll fraud', BBC News (2012)

More than 60 Members of Parliament walked out on the inaugural session of Algerian parliament in protest of alleged fraud in the recent elections.

Egypt election: Hamdin Sabbahi seeks recount, BBC (2012)

With Egypt's elections inconclusive in finding a leader, the candidate garnering the third highest number of votes is demanding a recount, citing elections fraud. With a run-off election scheduled, a recount could change the candidate selection available in June's Presidential race.

Nepal calls elections as constitution deadline passes, BBC News (2012)

Failure to agree on a new constitution has forced the Nepalese Prime Minister to call a new election in six months time.

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Indonesia: Rp 253b allocated for Jakarta election, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article discusses the budget proposal for Jakarta gubernatorial elections. The Rp 193.2 billion funds earmarked for first round of election and the remaining for a second round if needed.

Indonesia: Jakarta’s voter rolls top 7.5 million: Officia, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article discusses the number of eligible voters to participate in 2012 Jakarta Gubernatorial elections according to the Jakarta Population and Civil Registration Agency.

Asean summit to spotlight Myanmar, maritime dispute, The Straits Times (2011).

This article discusses the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit in Bali, Indonesia which will spotlight the South China Sea territorial dispute and reform review in Myanmar.

Philippines: COMELEC distributes voter’s ID, urges for registration, PIA (2011).

This article discusses distribution of voter ID by the COMELEC and for those who are not registered to register.

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Philippines: Comelec men seek pay raise, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2011).

This article discusses the adjustment of the salaries of employees of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).

Election Supplier Directory

The IFES Buyer's Guide to Election Suppliers is an industry-specific directory offering information about companies selling voting equipment and electoral supplies used in public and private elections.

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