ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Thailand: Colourful characters spice up election, Bangkok Post (2011).

This article discusses the political parties and candidates contesting for the July 3 Thailand General elections.

Thailand: 10 million voters still undecided, Abac Poll finds, The Nation (2011).

This article discusses the result of nationwide survey of 5,349 respondents in 28 selected provinces in Thailand which indicates that there are 76 per cent of eligible voters are planning to vote in the July 3 General Elections in which 30 per cent of those who are going to vote are still undecided.

Philippines: Noy: ARMM bill to be signed June 30, The Philippine Star (2011).

This article discusses the bill to postponed the August 8 ARMM election to be signed by President Aquino on June 30, 2011.

Indonesia: Stopping political corruption starts with election reform, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article discusses the importance in improving electoral and political party system to reduce political corruption.

Malaysian politics take to the streets, Asia Times Online (2011).

This article discusses political rallies that have been happening in Malaysia as election is expected to be conducted within a year. One of the rally is to push for electoral reforms.

Latvia:13 parties to vie for 11th Saeima, Latvians online (2011)

According to the Central Election Commission 13 different political parties or coalitions will be to vote on the forthcoming parliamentary elections on 17 September in Latvia. The order of lists was determined on 19 August in a drawing run by the election commission. Voters on 17 September will choose one list to vote for, and may promote or demote specific candidates on that list.

Russia: Opposition cries foul at governor election landslide, rt.com (2011)

Russian news agencies reported that Governor Valentina Matviyenko received 93.7 per cent of the vote in a municipal by-election in the Petrovsky district on Sunday. The opposition claims the unusually high level of support could only be caused by a rigged poll.

Japan: Moves escalate to topple Kan after poor election results, Asahi.com (2011)

The article discusses local assembly elections in Japan held on April 24. Candidates backed by PM Kan's Democratic Party of Japan were less succesful than opposition-backed candidates.

Public officials contested Sri Lanka's LG elections probed for violating establishment code, Colombo Page (2011)

The article discusses local government elections in Sri Lanka. A number of public officials are investigated due to complaints on violating the establishment code. Some public officials had contested the election and were elected in the local councils even though they did not resign from the public service or take other required actions.

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Haiti: International Monitors Examine Election Results, The New York Times (2011)

The article discusses the results of legislative elections in Haiti. International observers have began examining the results after the Electoral Commissioner said on Monday that the certification of results will be delayed.

Philippines: More oppose ARMM poll postponement, Brunei Times (2011).

This article discusses the response on postponement of August 8 elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

Indonesia: Court annuls party verification requirement, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article discusses judicial review of the 2011 Law on Political Parties approved by the Constitutional Court in which political parties are no longer subject to mandatory verification to retain their legal status.

Indonesia: More politicians cry foul over 2009 poll, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article discusses eight former legislative candidates who claimed to have been elected in the 2009 general elections. The claims came after forgery scandal implicating former Constitutional Court justice and former KPU member.

Malaysian Electoral Reform Activists to Move Protests, VOA (2011).

This article discusses the change of election reform movement rally location to a stadium instead on the streets to help defuse political tensions.

Malaysia: Election Commission Provides Family Voting Location Scrutiny, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the facility provided by Malaysia Election Commission website to check voting location of entire household members.

Thailand: EC reveals invalid votes reached 5%, Bangkok Post (2011).

This article discusses invalid ballots cast in July 3 general elections. Invalid ballots cast for constituency candidates is 5.74% and invalid ballots cast for party-list candidates is at 4.88%.

Thailand: EC mulls new exit poll regulations, Bangkok Post (2011).

This article discusses statement from Thailand Election Commission secretary-general regarding the possibility of changing regulations on exit polls.

Thailand: Asian Observer Group Commends Thai Election, Cites Minor Flaws, VOA News (2011).

This article discusses statement issued by Asian election monitoring group, ANFREL, on Thailand July 3 elections that considered to be peaceful and orderly although the group cited some flaws.

Holy See (Vatican City): Supreme Pontiff Apostolic Constitution Universi Dominici Gregis on the Vacancy of the Apostolic See and the Election of the Roman Pontiff (1996)

This act establishes the election procedures for the election of the Pope.