ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Non-adoption of election law slows down Montenegro's EU accession, emg.rs (2011)

The Montenegrin Parliament did not adopt the election law on 31 July and now the new deadline is 31 December. The deadline has so far been extended for seven times. According to Charles Tannock, Rapporteur on Montenegro the non-adoption of the election law may slow down Montenegro on its way to the EU.

Official – Poland’s general election on 9 October, The News.pl (2011)

Poland`s President Bronislaw Komorowski announced that next general elections in Poland will take place on 9 October. It means that the elections will be held during Poland`s six-month presidency of the EU.

Dominican Republic: Electoral Campaign in Dominican Republic to Begin on February 15, Prensa Latina (2012)

The Central Election Board (JCE, in Spanish) in the Dominican Republic decided to declare the election campaign officially opened to the general poll from February 15 to May 20, the date of elections.

Denmark: Election ‘11 : What are they talking about?, The Copenhagen Post (2011)

The article discusses the important subjects that are debated by the party leaders before the scrutiny on September 15. Economy is a major issue in this year’s election campaign.

Kiribati: Call for quicker integration of women into Kiribati politics, Radio New Zealand International (2011)

According to Ieremia Tabai, a former Kiribati Prime Minister, women are underrepresented in the country’s parliament

Bahrain: 75 candidates in run for Bahrain by-elections, Khaleej Times (2011)

The article reports the number of candidates and voters registrated before the September 20 elections. Nine women are candidates and if they are elected it could be the first time in Bahrain’s history that females win seats at the parliament in a competitive election.

Bahrain: Poll candidates in Bahrain receive threats, Khaleej Times (2011)

The article reports that according the The Bahrain Human Rights Watch Society, ten by-election candidates were threatened and ask to withdraw from the elections.

Jamaica: EOJ gets cash for local gov't polls, Jamaica Gleaner (2012)

A senior government official has confirmed that the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) has been provided with funds to commence its preparations for the local government elections, expected to be held by the end of March.

Bahamas: 160,000 now registered to vote, Nassau Guardian (2012)

Figures released by Bahamas' Parliamentary Commissioner Errol Bethel have indicated that the number of person s registered to vote have increased by 12,000 in less than a month.

Over 100 international observers to take part in Peru’s Oct. 3 elections, Peruvian Times (2010)

More than 100 international observers will take part in Peru’s municipal and regional elections scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 3, daily El Comercio reported.

South Africa: ANC to discuss changing election system, SABC News (2010)

The article reports on the possible discussion by the rulling African National Congress (ANC) party. It is reported that the party will discuss the current electoral system in the country and possible other systems.

Voter Registration in Africa database (Lesotho)

More than 1,300 documents on voter registration are now easily available at the online database www.vrafrica.org. Covering over 40 countries in Africa, relevant documents in this database include electoral legislation, reports of international and national election observation missions, and donor and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reports. Other literature includes media reports and manuals, plans, forms and handbooks used by the various institutions in charge of voter registration.

Voter Registration in Africa database (Madagascar)

More than 1,300 documents on voter registration are now easily available at the online database www.vrafrica.org. Covering over 40 countries in Africa, relevant documents in this database include electoral legislation, reports of international and national election observation missions, and donor and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reports. Other literature includes media reports and manuals, plans, forms and handbooks used by the various institutions in charge of voter registration.

Voter Registration in Africa database (Malawi)

More than 1,300 documents on voter registration are now easily available at the online database www.vrafrica.org. Covering over 40 countries in Africa, relevant documents in this database include electoral legislation, reports of international and national election observation missions, and donor and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reports. Other literature includes media reports and manuals, plans, forms and handbooks used by the various institutions in charge of voter registration.

Voter Registration in Africa database (Mauritius)

More than 1,300 documents on voter registration are now easily available at the online database www.vrafrica.org. Covering over 40 countries in Africa, relevant documents in this database include electoral legislation, reports of international and national election observation missions, and donor and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reports. Other literature includes media reports and manuals, plans, forms and handbooks used by the various institutions in charge of voter registration.

Voter Registration in Africa database (Mozambique)

More than 1,300 documents on voter registration are now easily available at the online database www.vrafrica.org. Covering over 40 countries in Africa, relevant documents in this database include electoral legislation, reports of international and national election observation missions, and donor and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reports. Other literature includes media reports and manuals, plans, forms and handbooks used by the various institutions in charge of voter registration.

Voter Registration in Africa database (Namibia)

More than 1,300 documents on voter registration are now easily available at the online database www.vrafrica.org. Covering over 40 countries in Africa, relevant documents in this database include electoral legislation, reports of international and national election observation missions, and donor and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reports. Other literature includes media reports and manuals, plans, forms and handbooks used by the various institutions in charge of voter registration.

Voter Registration in Africa database (Swaziland)

More than 1,300 documents on voter registration are now easily available at the online database www.vrafrica.org. Covering over 40 countries in Africa, relevant documents in this database include electoral legislation, reports of international and national election observation missions, and donor and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reports. Other literature includes media reports and manuals, plans, forms and handbooks used by the various institutions in charge of voter registration.

Voter Registration in Africa database (Zambia)

More than 1,300 documents on voter registration are now easily available at the online database www.vrafrica.org. Covering over 40 countries in Africa, relevant documents in this database include electoral legislation, reports of international and national election observation missions, and donor and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reports. Other literature includes media reports and manuals, plans, forms and handbooks used by the various institutions in charge of voter registration.

Voter Registration in Africa database (Zimbabwe)

More than 1,300 documents on voter registration are now easily available at the online database www.vrafrica.org. Covering over 40 countries in Africa, relevant documents in this database include electoral legislation, reports of international and national election observation missions, and donor and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reports. Other literature includes media reports and manuals, plans, forms and handbooks used by the various institutions in charge of voter registration.