ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Singapore's 12th Parliament to start on 10 October, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article reports the schedule for the first session of the 12th Parliament of Singapore that will start on 10 October. The session will elect the House Speaker and swearing-in of 87 Members of Parliament (MPs) and 3 Non-Constituency MPs.

Mexico: Lopez Obrador Will Lead Mexican Left into 2012 Vote, Fox News Latino (2011)

Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who came up short five years ago in Mexico's closest-ever presidential election, will represent the left again in the 2012 contest after prevailing in a nationwide survey of supporters of leftist parties.

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Latvia Voters May Dissolve Parliament, Bloomberg (2011)

Latvians will probably vote to dissolve parliament in a referendum on Saturday 23 July

Thailand: Thailand to deploy some 100,000 policemen on voting day, Xinhua News (2011)

This article reports that 100.000 police will be deployed to 90,200 polling stations nationwide on July 3 general election to secure the election.

Burma’s Election Chief Vows By-Election Will Be Free and Fair, The Irrawaddy (2011).

This article discusses the press conference on upcoming by-election held by the Election Commission. The chief of Burma’s Election Commission stated that the by-election is expected to be held in March 2012 and it will be free and fair.

Botswana: Tswapong South readies for two by-elections, Mmegi (2013)

In this article, Tumasera Seleka and Pilikwe wards prepare to hold by-elections. The two wards were previously won by the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).

Yemen heading for civil war over reforms, says analyst, The National (2010)

This news article is about Yemen which faces possible civil war if the government goes ahead with plans to conduct parliamentary elections in April without addressing the opposition's demands for election reforms, a political analyst based in the capital said on Tuesday.

Yemen to hold parliament elections in April 2011, disregards opposition boycott, China Daily (2010)

This news article says Yemen's ruling party confirmed Tuesday 15 Dec, to hold delayed parliamentary elections in April 2011 despite of opposition's boycott, according to a statement posted on the party's website.

Palestinian Supreme Court annuls PA decision to postpone local Elections, Qatar News Agency (2010)

This news article is about the Palestinian Supreme Court in Ramallah which annulled on Monday 13 Dec, a June decision by the Palestinian Authority cabinet to postpone municipal elections.

Singapore: NGO wants to monitor polls, Today Online (2011)

This article reports that Maruah, a local NGO working on human rights, intends to monitor Singapore’s upcoming elections on 7 May 2011, which will be the first time an independent body would be montoring the election process. It will focus on three areas: the polling process, ballot counting, and media coverage. They are still awaiting reply from the Elections Department.

Philippines: New Comelec exec for manual ARMM polls, Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation (2011)

This article reports on the statement of Comelec’s new commissioner, Augusto Lagman, on the use of the manual system in the ARMM polls scheduled August 2011, stating that he would push for the use of such a system in the election. He argued that it is illogical to use the Precint Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines in the poll because the election involve a minimal number of candidates.

Jordan King- Countdown to elections has begun, MENA FN (2012)

In this news article; King Abdullah on Monday (2 July), stressed that the countdown has begun for the next parliamentary elections by the end of this year as the 2012 Elections Law went into effect earlier this week.

USA: Groups push limits in advertising, The New York Times (2010)

This article reports on the election campaign in the United States. The author discusses the consequences of the Supreme Court ruling about political financing and advertising. The unlimited financial aids from individuals and corporations to non-profit groups must be directed to “issue ads”, that do not “express advocacy” directly. The groups, however, are apparently pushing the legal limits with border-line television ads.

Cote d'Ivoire PM vows to secure Oct. 31 presidential elections, The People's Daily (2010)

This article reports on the political situation in Cote d'Ivoire. Prime Minister Guilllaume Soro expressed once again the government's commitment to fair elections. The PM assured that all the necessary measures will be taken to make the October 31 elections free and fair.

PACs linked to foreign firms inject millions into U.S. elections, The Washington Post (2010)

This article discusses the role of political action committees connected to foreign-based corporations in the ongoing electoral campaign in the United States. According to the author, hundreds of foreign corporations are already playing an integral and legal role in American politics. The top donors list include: British drug-makers AstraZeneca and Credit Suisse Securities.

Afghan poll results delayed, Aljazeera (2010)

This article reports on the Afghan government's decision to postpone the announcement of the preliminary results of the September 18 elections. The Independent Election Commission made this announcement a few hours before the deadline. So far, only partial results have been released because the Electoral Complaints Commission is still reviewing the many complaints (4,500 only in Kabul).

One million votes may be nullified amid reports of widespread fraud in Afghan elections, Sify (2010)

This article reports on the vote counting operations in Afghanistan. The preliminary results of the September 18 elections have not been released yet because of the widespread fraud that marred the elections. According to some Western officials, 25% of the votes will be nullified: from 800,000 to 1 million ballot papers.