ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Philippines: Automated elections for 2013, Business World (2010).

This article discusses analysis for the 2010 Philippines automated elections.

Republic of Lithuania Law on Elections to Municipal Councils, last amended on 25 May 2010 ─ No XI-848

Republic of Lithuania Law on Elections to Municipal Councils (7 July 1994, No I-532). As last amended on 25 May 2010 ─ No XI-848.

Explainer: Australian elections 2010, CNN (2010)

This article briefly introduces the Australian political and electoral system, and then discusses the main issues in the upcoming elections. Julia Gillard is running against with Tony Abbot, and experts believe that the winner will have only a slim majority of votes. The main election issues are the economy and the legislation for asylum seekers.

Legal wrangling delays Nigeria election preparations, Reuters (2010)

This article discusses the main issues that the Independent National Election Commission is facing during the preparations for the 2011 elections. The head of the commission, Attahiru Jega, declared that uncertainty over the legal framework is undermining the voter registration process and the whole election. Last month, the Parliament passed an amendment to the Constitution (on the legal framework for the elections) which is now being debated in the courts.

Delayed Haiti candidate list increases anxiety, The Miami Herlad (2010)

This article reports on the effects of the delay of the publication of the final list of candidates qualified to run in the upcoming presidential elections. The Provisional Electoral Council announced that the list will be released on Friday, because of the large number of candidates who applied. This decision, however, came unexpectedly and raised concerns over a possible electoral crisis.

Sweden: Party leaders, not issues will determine election, The Local (2010)

This article reports on the electoral campaign in Sweden for the upcoming general elections. Personal politics are playing an unprecedented role. The latest polls have predicted a very tight race between the two candidates: Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, center-right coalition, and Mona Sahlin, center-left opposition. The latter would become Sweden's first woman prime minister.

Kenya: Returning officers told to act tough as by-election date set, The Daily Nation (2010)

This article reports on the by-elections in Kenya. Yesterday, the Interim Independent Electoral Commission announced the dates of the by-elections that will involve only few constituencies. The commission also directed officers to disqualify candidates who will break election laws, the commission also asked them to uphold a high degree of integrity.

Australian election: breakthrough forecast for Greens, The Guardian (2010)

This article reports on the latest opinion polls in Australia. The Green Party could win up to 14%, according to the polls, and became an influential group in the Senate. New environmental issues are being raised in the country, and the two candidates did not address it properly yet. The Greens' central message, on the other hand, is action on climate change.

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Republic of Lithuania Law on Referendum, last amended on 10 April 2008 — No X-1488

Republic of Lithuania Law on Referendum (4 June 2002, No IX-929). As last amended on 10 April 2008 — No X-1488.

Brazil election official hurt in assassination bid, Reuters (2010)

This article reports on an attack to the president of the Regional Electoral Tribunal, Luiz Antonio de Mendonca, in Brazil. Mr Mendonca's car was attacked by gunmen, and he was lightly wounded by bullet fragments. The Superior Electoral Court head, Ricardo Lewandowski, admitted that it is not very clear whether the attack was related to his profession or to personal affairs. As a matter of fact, election-related violence is rare in Brazil.

Republic of Lithuania Law on the Central Electoral Committee, last amended on 14 May 2009 – No XI-262

Republic of Lithuania Law on the Central Electoral Committee (20 June 2002 No. IX-985). As last amended on 14 May 2009 – No XI-262.

Republic of Lithuania Law on Funding of Political Parties and Political Campaigns, and Control of Funding, last amended on 10 June 2008 No X-1595

Republic of Lithuania Law on Funding of Political Parties and Political Campaigns, and Control of Funding (23 August 2004, No IX-2428). Last amended on 10 June 2008 No X-1595.

Retiring Samoa MP wants more women in Parliament, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the Samoan Associate Minister of Commerce, Industry and Labour's call for more women in politics. Minister Hans Joachim announce his retirement and called for more women to participate in politics and run for elections.

Cook Islands Minister changes his mind and decided to run again, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the deputy leader of the Cook Islands Democratic Party's decision to run again in this year's general election. Wilkie Rasmussen is also the current Minister of Finance and, despite his earlier statements, he announced his candidacy today. The Cook Islands Parliament will be dissolved on September 24, and the elections will be held on November 17; this elections will cost more than $200.000 to the government.

Sweden: Alliance builds tiny but consistent lead, The Local (2010)

The article reports on the election campaign in Sweden. The governing Alliance is still leading the competitions according to all polls, with the Red-Green opposition still a little behind. The Liberal Party (Folkpartiet), on the other hand, rose significantly from 2.1% to 6.9%.

Myanmar: Campaign Restrictions Published Again, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses Election Commissions’ announcement on regulations for parliamentary candidates and election representatives’ campaign.

Myanmar: NLD Election Boycott Official, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses the decision by National League for Democracy (NLD) to officially boycott Myanmar’s November 7 elections.

Malaysia: EC To Get MYC Help To Register Youths As Electors, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses Elections Commission’s appointment of the Malaysian Youth Council (MYC) to support EC to register youths.

Singapore: The Presidential Elections Act (2010).

This is the Singapore Presidential Elections Act.