ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Philippines: Comelec urged to prepare for 2013, The Philippine Star (2010).

This article discusses the call out to Comelec to ensure the 2013 automated elections to be better than the May 2010 presidential polls.

Philippine poll winner confirmed, BBC News (2010).

This article discusses the proclamation of Benigno Aquino as the winner of the Philippine presidential election after vote counting was concluded.

Singapore: Elections Dept identifies 1,400 premises for polling & vote counting, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses identification of premises for polling and counting centres by Singapore's Elections Department to be used in the general and Presidential elections.

Zambia: Political parties urged to woo members for voter registration, Lusaka Times (2010)

The Anti Voter Apathy Project (AVAP) has called on all political parties to mobilize their members to register as voters during the continuous voter registration exercise slated to commence on June 21, 2010.

Myanmar: PM's Party Granted Registration, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses the approval of Burmese Prime Minister’s Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) to contest in the general election by the election commission .

Myanmar: Stumbling Toward the Election, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses the situation and processes leading to the 2010 Myanmar general elections with regards to the political parties, electoral management body, legal framework, etc.

Myanmar elections 'on Oct 10', The Straits Time (2010).

This article discusses the statement from US senator Jim Webb for the possibility of Myanmar to hold elections on October 10, 2010.

Indonesia: Big parties seek simple multi-party system, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article discusses political parties that are seeking 5 percent parliamentary threshold and full district system for the 2014 legislative elections.

Indonesia: Experts Debate Return to Indirect Gubernatorial Elections, The Jakarta Globe (2010).

This article discusses the call to return to indirect elections via provincial legislatures, in which since 2005, Indonesia has held direct regional elections outlined in the Constitution and the 2004 Law on Regional Governments.

Thailand: EC organises for rough election, Bangkok Post (2010).

This article discusses the statement from the Election Commission regarding their preparations for future elections that are expected to be more tense.

Thailand: EC names team in Democrat case, The Nation (2010).

This article discusses the appointment of seven representatives from the Election Commission to work with attorneys on the Democrat Party dissolution case.

Philippines: Politicians given until June 24 to submit report on campaign expenses, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2010).

This article discusses extension of deadline to file statement of contributions and expenditures for political parties and candidates contesting in Philippines general elections.

Obama congratulates new Philippines president, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses US President Barack Obama who congragulates Benigno Aquino as the new president of the Philippines.

Burundi Presidential Vote to Proceed Despite Opposition Boycott, VOA (2010)

The chairman of Burundi’s Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) announced preparations for the presidential election are far advanced. Opposition parties have decided to boycott the June 28 election in reaction to alleged fraud in local polls.

Ireland: Results show next election will be a genuine three-way contest, The Irish Times (2010)

This article comments on the rise of the Labor Party in Ireland. The latest opinion polls show that the party is gaining the voters' confidence all over the country, from different social classes and ages.

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Tanzania:Adequate funds for elections , The Citizen (2010)

The government has announced that there are sufficient funds for the elections to go ahead in October.

Haitian pop star turned leader faces high expectations, Reuters (2011)

The article explores the challenges ahead for Haiti's president-elect Michel Martelly as he replaces outgoing president Rene Preval.

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