ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Donald Duck and God mar the Swedish election, The Telegraph (2010)

This article reports on the invalid votes in the last elections in Sweden. Many Swedish voters decide to protest in unconventional ways, handwriting on their ballots. In the last election, "Donald Duck" was the most common comment in the ballot, followed by "Myself" and "Jesus".

New Zealand: Voter interest in elections varies, Radio New Zealand (2010)

This article reports on a survey about the people's interest in the upcoming local elections in New Zealand. This survey showed that the interest is higher in Auckland (79%) than in any other part of the country. Almost half of all voters say that they already know what they are going to vote.

New Zealand: Less than half of voters think local electoral system is easy to understand, Voxy (2010)

This article reports on a survey about the upcoming local elections in New Zealand. 43% of the people interviewed stated that the electoral system used in local elections is easy to understand. The system used is a mixed one: First Past the Post and Single Transferable Vote. Many fewer people think that the MMP system adopted for the general election is easy to understand. The survey also showed that 87% of the people over 60 years old are sure that they will go to vote, while only 44% of people under 30 say the same.

USA: Deadline nears for voter registration, CBS (2010)

This article discusses voter registration procedures in the United States. To participate in the upcoming midterm elections, voters can register by October 5th. People can register in the Supervisors of Elections office, in many public libraries and civic organizations offices. Voter can choose to register also when they renew their drivers' license.

Turks and Caicos Islands:UK MP Alan Duncan casts more doubt over elections in 2012, TCI Sun (2012)

Minister of State for International Development Alan Duncan has again cast doubt over the possibility of elections being held in the Turks and Caicos Islands this year.

Antigua and Barbuda:ALP Proposes Code of Ethics, Caribarena (2012)

The opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP) has distributed its proposed code of ethics, which would govern its officials in the political realm, and the consequences for violating these policies.

Tunisia election turnout more than 90 per cent, The Telegraph (2011)

This news article is about the Tunisian Elections where officials had initially said that turnout had passed 70 per cent two hours before the voting booths closed, and had been above 80 per cent in some areas. . ISIE electoral commission secretary-general said more than 90 per cent of some 4.1 million citizens who registered ahead of the poll had cast their votes on Sunday 23 October - at least half of all eligible voters. No figures were available for the other 3.1 million voters who did not register but also had the right to vote.

Tunisia: Financing questions shadow Tunisian vote, Taiwan News (2011)

This news article says as Tunisians prepare to vote Sunday in the first election of the Arab Spring, the parties and their supporters have ramped up a bitter debate over allegations about the influence of "dirty money" behind the scenes of the race.

The real significance of Tunisia's election, Aljazeera (2011)

This news article discusses the importance of the poll in Tunisia that it is not which party wins the popular vote for the constituent assembly. The true significance will be whether Tunisia votes, and "which" Tunisia votes for which party or list.

Moroccans protest polls, violence in the capital, Reuters (2011)

This news article is about demonstrations by thousands of Moroccans in cities across the country on Sunday 23 October , calling for a boycott of early parliamentary polls next month whose outcome will be key to the future of reforms crafted by the royal palace.

Malaysia: Lodge A Report To EC If Suspicious Data Found In Electoral Roll - Wan Ahmad, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the call out from the Election Commission (EC) to the political parties to check the electoral roll and report suspicious data found in the electoral roll

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Malaysia: Over 12 Million Registered Voters Nationwide - Election Commission, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the statement by the Election Commission (EC) regarding the registration of voters from the Master Electoral Roll 2010 and Additional Second Quarter 2011 Electoral Roll.

Malaysia: Najib Announces Parliamentary Select Committee On Electoral Reform, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the setting up of parliamentary select committee on electoral reform. The committee comprises of government and opposition members.

Philippines: Overseas poll registration plan sought, Manila Bulletin (2011).

This article discusses the call out to Philippines government to disseminate its plan and timetable of activities on information and campaign for overseas absentee voters (OAV) registration.

Philippines: COMELEC urges voters to update their data, PIA (2011).

This article discusses the request for voters to update their data. The cut off of registration or updating ID is on October 2012.

Singapore: PE: Advisory for supporters, public on Nomination Day, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses advisory for public on the opening of the Nomination Centre on August 17,2011.

Singapore: PE: Guidelines on election meetings, vehicle processions, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses the issuance of Presidential Elections’ guidelines on rallies and campaigning from the Police.

Singapore: PM's call for active citizenry 'timely, fitting', The Straits Times (2011).

This article discusses the call from Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Singaporeans for an active citizenry.

Indonesia: Politicians plundering public funds to keep their parties going, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article discusses Indonesia’s political parties financial sources and fund raising methods.