ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Jordan:National coalition formed to support women candidates, The Jordan Times (2010)

The Jordanian National Commission of Women (JNCW) will carry out a number of activities to encourage the participation on women in politics and support women candidates in the upcoming election. Twelve seats in lower house of parliament are reserved for women.

Nauru emergency continues as presidential election looms, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

Two elections since April have failed to break the political deadlock in Nauru. The state of emergency continues in the country as the parliament will attempt to elect a new president tomorrow.

Venezuela says suspect plotted election violence, The Gulf Times (2010)

A man suspected of plotting attacks to disrupt the September legislative elections in Venezuela has been arrested. The legislative elections are said to be a test of the popularity of President Chavez ahead of the presidential vote in 2012.

Losing candidates Touré and Kouyaté claim Guinea election fraud, RFI (2010)

Cellou Dalein Diallo and Alpha Condé will compete in a run-off election on July 18 as the first round of voting in the presidential election did not produce a clear winner. Some candidates, however, are contesting the results, claiming that electoral fraud hurt their chances.

USA: Ruling widens the meaning of ‘media’, The Boston Globe (2010)

A little-noticed ruling by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) could significantly effect campaign finance and the role of media. Under the ruling partisan media sources could receive the same protections as news outlets.

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Solomons extends election nominations by one day, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

To accommodate a public holiday the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission has extended the nomination period for candidates for the national general election by one day.

Guinea poll losers say have challenged some results, Reuters Africa (2010)

The two front-runners from the first round of the presidential election, Cellou Dalein Diallo and Alpha Condé will compete in a run-off on July 18 as no candidate achieved an outright majority. Some candidates have lodged appeals, citing irregularities in the vote.

Nigeria: 2011: No gov election in 9 states - INEC, Nigeria Tribune (2010)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reached a decision on which states will participate in the upcoming governorship elections in 2011. Confusion resulted from various swearing-in dates and overturned elections.

Niger sets presidential election for January 2011, Reuters Africa (2010)

The electoral commission has set the date for presidential and legislative elections, the first following the military coup in February. The elections will take place on January 3 with the inauguration set for March 11.

Japan: UPPER HOUSE ELECTION 2010 / Consumption tax overshadows other issues, Daily Yomiuri (2010)

This article discusses some of the major issues for the upcoming Upper House elections. Among the dominant campaign topics is the consumption tax. Opposition parties are also seeking to expand the topics in the election debates.

Japan: Kan refuses debate with eight rivals, The Japan Times (2010)

Prime Minister Naoto Kan has said the does not wish to appear in a TV debate with the eight other candidates. Kan has said that he does not want to participate in a debate where all the other candidates may be pitted against him.

Japan DPJ could hit PM target in July 11 poll: report, Reuters Canada (2010)

A recent poll indicates that the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) may fail to get enough seats for a majority, but could keep current Prime Minister Naoto Kan in power. The DPJ currently controls the lower house.

Guinea election goes to run-off as Diallo falls short, BBC News (2010)

The election results came out on July 2nd 2010, the main candidates who are going for the run off are Cellou Dalain Diallo and Alpha Conde. Alpha Condé's party have indicated that they will challenge some of the results of the first round.

‘No Rallies, No Slogans’ Order Shackles Parties Ahead of Burma Poll, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses limitation for political parties to campaign ahead of the elections as stated in ‘Directive 2/2010’ published in local media.

Myanmar: Censorship May Cause Party Not to Compete, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses Myanmar’s press censorship board (Press Scrutiny and Registration Division – PSRD) which censors political news in weekly journals,

Cambodia to host Asian political parties conference in December, Xinhua News (2010).

This article discusses International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) that will be held in Cambodia on 2-3 December 2010 which aims to enhance exchange and cooperation between political parties in Asia.

Indonesia: Five parties are ideal for 2014 elections: Dems, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article discusses statement by Democratic Party chairman that four to seven political parties considered ideal for 2014 general elections.

Thailand: EC to hold discussion with by-election candidates on state-sponsored campaigns, The Nation (2010).

This article discusses the discussions that will be held with six candidates from Bangkok’s Constutuency 6 for election campaigns sponsored by Election Commission.

Philippines: Comelec inclined to buy 1,084 PCOS machines, The Philippine Star (2010).

This article discusses 1,084 precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines bought by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to be used in special elections.