ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Tanzania's Zanzibar votes on power-sharing change, Reuters (2010)

This article reports on election day in Zanzibar. On Saturday Tanzania's semi-autonomous region, Zanzibar, voted on a referendum to change the constitution to form a coalition government. Voting operations were carried out peacefully and early results started coming out on early on Sunday.

Solomon Islands: Sasako calls for postal voting, The Solomon Star (2010)

Alfred Sasako a candidate contesting the East Kwaio constituency has called for the implementation of postal voting to facilitate the process. Sasako said that postal voting will allow Solomon Islanders to express their candidate preference no matter where they are.

Nigeria:Opposition parties criticise election timetable, Next (2010)

The National Assembly amended the Constitution and altered the timetable for the 2011 presidential election. The opposition is criticizing the changes as they believe it will not allow enough time to organize free and fair elections.

Don't Expect Much from Burma's Election, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses political development and approach from ASEAN and International community towards 2010 Myanmar elections.

Philippines: House to prioritize bills on postponement of barangay elections, Manila Bulletin (2010).

This article discusses the proposal for rescheduling the Barangay Elections.

Malaysia: EC to pay RM1 for every new voter, The Star (2010).

This article discusses payment by Malaysia Election Commission for new voters registered by political parties, non-governmental organizations and community leaders.

Four candidates but only one voice as Rwanda prepares for elections, The Daily Nation (2010)

This article reports on the election campaign in Rwanda. In this four-party campaign, observers says that it is difficult to tell one programme from another. Three candidates are competing, but Paul Kagame already appears to be the likely winner.

Azerbaijan's Islamic Party to participate in parliamentary elections, News.az (2010)

This article comments the Islamic Party's decision to run in the parliamentary elections scheduled for this year in Azerbaijan. The party's leadership declared that this decision is important for the democratization of the country, and the protection of the national and moral values.

New Zealand: Key won't rule out working with NZ First, Radio New Zealand News (2010)

Prime Minister John Key has said the he will not rule out working with the New Zealand First party, before leader Winston Peters announces if his decision on running in the next general election. Key ruled out the possibility of working with Peters before the last election.

New Zealand: Nats might work with a Laws-led NZ First, TVNZ (2010)

Prime Minister John Key indicated that his National Party may be willing to work with the New Zealand First party if Michael Laws were to replace current leader Winston Peters. The National Party had concerns over a large donation Peters received during the last election.

New Zealand: Winston Peters to stand in 2011 election, 3 News (2010)

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has made it clear that he intends to stand in the upcoming general election. Recent polls indicate that the party has 4.5% support and Peters will try to return to parliament after being unsuccessful in the 2008 election.

Solomon Islands prepares for election, The Sydney Morning Herald (2010)

Security forces in the Solomon Islands continue preparations for the upcoming general election in which a record five hundred and eight candidates will compete for the fifty seat parliament. The country hopes to avoid the post-electoral violence which has erupted in the past.

Nigeria: Ilaje bye-election: LP fingers PDP over violence, Vanguard (2010)

Violence disrupted a by-election in Ondo State yesterday and the the Labor Party (LP), the ruling party in the state, is placing the blame on the the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP). The Independent National Electoral Commission declared the LP candidate the winner.

Ghana:NPP cannot win Elections 2012 without me - Frimpong-Boateng, Ghana News Agency (2010)

Professor Frimpong-Boateng has said the the New Patriotic Party (NPP) cannot win the election without him. He is vying for the position of party leader ahead of the elections and is emphasizing the role of floating voters in the parties success.

Nigeria: Balogun accuses Akala of buying APCs for 2011 election, Vanguard (2010)

Senator Balogun from Oyo State has accused Governor Akala of amassing APCs to be used for intimidation purposes during the 2011 presidential election. A spokesperson for the governor responded that the vehicles were acquired for general security purposes and not to influence the vote.

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Sweden's far-right party gains support, The Swedish Wire (2010)

A recent poll suggests that the far-right party in Sweden is gaining support ahead of the upcoming election. A political scientist suggests that this could result in a minority government which could cause governing difficulties.

Indonesia: The problem of presidential-multiparty system, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article discusses the discourse of parliamentary threshold for the 2014 elections and the multyparty system.

Myanmar: Election to be in December? The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses the possibility for Myanmar general elections to be held in December 2010.