ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Iraq Election official’s arrest casts doubt on prospect for fair voting, New York Times (2012)

This news article says that the Chief of the Independent High Electoral Commission, spent most of the weekend in a jail cell after being arrested on corruption charges on Thursday. He was released on Sunday afternoon after posting bail of $12,500. In a country where billions of dollars are siphoned off annually in corrupt oil deals and government contracts, the accusations against Mr. Haidari would seem to be minor: doling out bonuses of about $130 each to five employees. It says also that the prospect for fair elections has been thrown into question.

Maldives: The opposition says polls bolster its early vote call, Reuters (2012)

This news article says a new government in the Maldives has won two by-elections, according to results on Sunday 15 April, defeating the party of former President Mohamed Nasheed who was unseated in February and, his party said, bolstering its call for an early presidential poll. The next election is due in October 2013.

Bulgaria's Snap Election Campaign to Kick Off on April 12, Novinite (2013)

Campaigning for the upcoming snap elections in Bulgaria will be launched on April 12, exactly 30 days prior to the election day.

Malaysia: EC Proposes Early Or Postal Voting For Several Sectors, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the proposal by Malaysia Election Commission to allow early or postal voting for the 13th General Election for media, medical, airlines and offshore oil and gas, as is the norm with the police and armed forces.

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Myanmar: Amendments to Political Party Law Approved, The Irrawaddy (2011).

This article discusses the approval of political party law amendments by Myanmar’s Lower House of Parliament. In the amendment clause titled “Preservation of the Constitution” will be replaced by “Respect and Obedience of the Constitution”, the clause which prohibits “anyone convicted by a court of law from joining a political party” will be removed, and the amendment for a political party to be recognized as long as it has contested at least three constituencies in by-elections.

Myanmar: Suu Kyi could seek Parliament seat, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses the possibility of Aung San Suu Kyi to be a candidate in the Parliament by-election.

Zambia:Election Results as released by ECZ from Mulungushi Center, Lusaka Times (2011)

Elections results in Zambia are flowing in and the Electoral Commission Of Zambia (ECZ) is working tirelessly to announce them as soon as possible.

UNDP Gabon

This link leads to the United Nations Development Programme Gabon country page. The content of the site is in French.

Egypt Holds First-Phase Election Run-Offs that may seal Islamists’ gains, Bloomberg (2011)

Egyptians in Cairo, Alexandria and seven other provinces started to vote today in run-offs for the first stage of an election that may give Islamist groups the dominant role in parliament.

Egypt: Islamists seek to extend gains in run-off vote, Reuters (2011)

This news article says that Egyptians voted on Monday (5 Dec), in run-off contests for parliamentary seats, with the Muslim Brotherhood's party trying to extend its lead over hardline Islamists and liberal parties in a political landscape redrawn by the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak.

Russian election results will be shock for Vladimir Putin, The Telegraph (2011)

After eleven years at the apex of Russian politics Vladimir Putin is used to fawning media coverage and sycophantic toadying.

Russia’s elections 2011 – has anything changed?, The Voice of Russia (2011)

The 6th State Duma elections in the Russian Federation are now over. Votes are being counted as we speak. At 10:00 a.m. Moscow time 49.54% voted for United Russia, 19.16% - for the Communist Party, 11.66% - for the Liberal Democratic Party, 13.22% - for Just Russia 3.3% - for Yabloko, 0.59 % - for Right Cause, 0.97% - for Patriots of Russia.

S.Ossetian talks with Russia on presidential election results end in failure, Ria Novosti (2011)

Talks between supporters of South Ossetian opposition leader and former presidential candidate Alla Dzhioyeva and Russian Presidential Administration head Sergie Vinokurov, acting as the mediator between the South Ossetian opposition and official Tskhinvali, have failed, Dzhioyeva supporter Alan Pliyev told journalists on Sunday.

Foreigners give Russian elections two thumbs up, The Voice of Russia (2011)

In a surprise break from previous practice, this year’s parliamentary vote in Russia is winning big kudos from international observers, which is all the more surprising as this comes against the backcloth of serious critique from the opposition parties and some media outlets.

State Duma elections: from Kamchatka to Kaliningrad, Ria Novosti (2011)

Photo collection of State Duma Elections, December 4 2011

Despite lack of level playing field in Russian elections, voters took advantage of right to express choice, observers say, OSCE (2011)

Despite the lack of a level playing field during the Russian State Duma elections, voters took advantage of their right to express their choice, the international observers concluded in a statement issued today.

Fiji: Sample Ballots

This link leads to several sample ballots made accessible by the Fiji Islands Electoral Office.

Fiji: Voter Poll Guide (2006)

This link leads to the 2006 elections voter guide.

Fiji: Elections 2006, A Look at the Count Process (2006)

This link gives information on the counting procedures during the 2006 elections.