ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Uganda: EC summons Lukwago over Court case, New Vision (2011)

This article talks of one of the candidates who is currently a member of parliament on there illegibility as a candidate with respect to Section 4(2) of the amended Parliamentary Elections Act, 2010.

Philippines: Comelec brings PWD registration to barangay, Minda News (2012).

This article discusses the voter registration for persons with disabilities (PWDs) for the 2013 mid-term elections. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) have came to the villages for the registrations.

Philippines: Prepare Detainee Voting, LGUs Urged, Manila Bulletin (2012).

This article discusses the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Resolution No. 9371, or the “Rules and Regulations on Detainee Registration and Voting in Connection with the May 13, 2013 National and Local Elections and Subsequent Elections Thereafter. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) have directed local chief executives (LCEs) to comply with the promulgated resolution to ensure detainees qualified to vote to be allowed to register and exercise their suffrage.

Philippines: Party-list screening kicks off, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2012).

This article discusses the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) hearings on the registration of over 170 party-list organizations hoping to contest in the May 2013 elections.

Malaysia rally fallout could delay polls: analysts, Channel News Asia (2012).

This article discusses the possibility of pushing back election date in Malaysia after the election reform rally. The election was expected to set a June date but due to recent rally, analysts have said that it may be pushed back to latter part of the year or next year.

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Court will probe Afghan balloting, The Wall Street Journal (2011)

This article reports on the Afghanistan's Supreme Court's decision to investigate more than 400 cases of alleged fraud in the September elections. This decision could cause a constitutional crisis in the country, as the parliament is supposed to be inaugurated in two weeks, but cannot do so without the Court's ruling.

Judges set to rule on Afghan election complaints within 2 weeks, The New York Times (2011)

This article discusses the creation of a five-judge panel made up by the Supreme Court in Afghanistan to investigate on the election fraud allegations. The panel is supposed to review hundreds of complaints of election malpractice in only two weeks: on January 20, President Karzai promised to inaugurate the parliament. Opposition candidates and human rights activists denounced the panel to be politically motivated (in favor of the President).

Ireland: FG opens election campaign with Obama-style web forum, The Irish Times (2011)

This article reports on the beginning of the general election campaign in Ireland. Fine Gael decided to shut down its main website (made of hundreds of pages) and replace it with a a single page containing a video message from party leader, Enda Kenny, and a forum where voters are invited to share their views on policy and the future of the country. According to the party, it is the first time that interactive technology is used in an Irish elections. This is said to be the biggest consultation exercise to date with the Irish electorate.

Bulgarian President vetoes election code amendments, Novinite (2011)

This article reports on the Bulgarian President's decision to impose a veto to the new amendments to the election code, which will have to be discussed by the parliament once again. Georgi Parvanov announced his decision, arguing that the amendments are aimed at facilitating the ruling centrist GERB party and their far-right allies to be re-elected.

Zimbabwe 2011 election may be postponed - report, Reuters (2011)

This article discusses the possibility of a delay in the 2011 elections in Zimbabwe to allow the constitutional reform to be completed. President Mugabe's ZANU-PF party endorsed plans to call early polls two weeks ago, but some sources stated that it is highly unlikely that the polls will be held before June.

Cote d'Ivoire rivals agree on face-to-face talks: media report, Xinhua (2011)

This article reports on the political situation in Ivory Coast. After the mediation of African leaders, incumbent Laurent Gbagbo and his presidential rival Alassane Ouattara agreed to meet face to face. Missions from the Economic Community of West African States could not achieve any results in the past weeks, but a mission led by Kenyan Prime Minister Odinga, representing the African Union, was finally able to mediate between the two candidates.

Thailand: Early poll might favour the government, The Nation (2011).

This article discusses the confirmation of holding snap election in Thailand although exact date still remain uncertain.

Indonesia: Court gears up to handle 54 election disputes, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article discusses the statement by Constitutional Court on prediction of 80 percent of the total number of local elections dispute cases that will be handled by the Constitutional Court.

Malaysia: Police Prepared Should GE13, Sarawak Election Be Held Simultaneously, Bernama (2011)

This article discusses the preparation of the police on the prediction that Malaysia 13th General Elections and Sarawak state election should be held simultaneously.

Singapore gears up for the polls, Today Online (2011)

This article discusses key themes that emerge prior Singapore General Election that should be held by February 2012.

Singapore: General Election... one step closer, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article discusses the revision and completion of Singapore’s voters registration and the report from Electoral Boundaries Review Committee.

Côte d'Ivoire: ECOWAS: Ivorian Leader Leaves 'No Option' But Force Voanews.com (2011)

After a failed mediation process, the ECOWAS is getting ready to use military power if Mr. Laurent Gbagbo does not leave the power.

Indonesia: With Clock Ticking on 2014 Elections, Govt Told to Get Moving on Voter Lists, The Jakarta Globe (2011).

This article discusses the launch of book titled “Speculative Election: Revealing the Hidden Facts of the 2009 Election” which includes issues on 2008 election law, inaccurate voters list, polling violations and “intrigues" between and political parties.

Malaysia: Police Ready For Sarawak Election, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses preparation for logistics and security to ensure the running on Sarawak elections.