ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Election 2011 – opposition close in on ruling party? thenews.pl (2011)

In the latest opinion poll commissioned for Polish Radio, the prime minister’s Civic Platform (PO) is on 31 percent of the vote – just two percent ahead of their main rival for votes in the 9 October election in Poland.

Race narrows ahead of Poland's parliamentary elections, M&G (2011)

The race has narrowed ahead of Poland's parliamentary elections as a poll published Monday showed the opposition Law and Justice party was just six percentage points behind the ruling Civic Platform.

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Egypt elections: On a mission to rebuild the country, BBC (2012)

This news article is about the candidates for Presidential elections will be held in Egypt in May.

Syrian Parliament calls on Assad to postpone elections, RIA Novosti (2012)

This news article says that the Syrian parliament, the People’s Assembly, appealed on Monday to President Bashar al-Assad to postpone parliamentary elections set for May 7, Syrian official SANA news agency said. The elections were announced under a new constitution passed last month. The Syrian opposition said the vote would be rigged and signaled that it would boycott the poll.

Syria: Al-Azzawi: Good turnout of candidates to People's Assembly Elections, SANA (2012)

Head of the General Elections Higher Committee said that judiciary subcommittees in all provinces are witnessing good turnout of candidates to the People's Assembly Elections, adding that the period of candidacy has been extended for one week in order for citizens to get the required documents and for those who are outside the country to come back.

Mongolian Parliament Hold Second Round of Open Hearing for Riot Victims, The UB Post (2010)

Mongolian Parliament will hold second round of the open hearing over the human rights situation during the post-election riot took place on July 1, 2008.

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Singapore: Ballot papers incinerated, Today Online (2012).

This article discusses the incineration of all ballot papers and other documents used in the August 2011 Presidential Election. The process was witnessed by returning officer and former presidential candidates.

Burmese Democracy Leader Warns of Potential Vote Fraud, VOA News (2012).

This article discusses the voters list for the by-electionsin Burma. Aung San Suu Kyi warns of possible fraud as many irregularities is found on the voter lists.

Indonesia: As Jakarta Poll Nears, The Fraud Alert Rises, The Jakarta Globe (2012).

This article discusses the requirements for the candidates to run in the Jakarta Gubernatorial Elections. The announcement of the final candidates is on May 10 and 11 and the election is scheduled for July 11.

Thailand: Politicians woo women voters as females outnumber males in Thailand, Asia News Network (2012).

This article discusses the women voters in Thailand. As women outnumber men by 32 million to 31 million in the country, political parties are attaching more importance in policies and projects for women.

Philippines: Comelec allows inmates to cast votes in May 2013 polls, Manila Standard Today (2012).

This article discusses the announcement by the Commission on Election (COMELEC) that inmates will be allowed to vote in the May 2013 elections. They will cast their ballots in special polling places in detention centers.

Philippines: Comelec to decide tomorrow on purchase of PCOS machines, The Philippine Star (2012).

This article discusses the the decision by the Commission on Election (COMELEC) whether or not to buy precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines used in the 2010 presidential elections for the 2013 elections. The problems encountered by the machines during the 2010 elections were the absence of ultra-violet lamps, digital signatures, problematic compact flash cards.

Tanzania: NEC admits mixing up election results, The Citizen (2010)

This articles talks about the National Election Commission (NEC) statement issued by the Director of Election, Mr Rajabu Kiravu on the mix up that happened to the presidential votes for Nyang'wale and Geita Constituencies.

Uganda: Guidelines on poll coverage by the media launched, Daily Monitor (2010)

This article talks of new guidelines on media coverage of elections launched by the Electoral Commission of Uganda's Chairperson Badru Kiggundu. At the launch the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation was cautioned on favoring the ruling party at the expense of the other parties.

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Myanmar parliament enacts party registration law, Xinhua (2011).

This article discusses the enactment of the Party Registration Law amendment. The amended law deletes the clause which prevent convict from being a party member.

Philippines: DOJ-COMELEC panel begins probe on alleged 2007 poll fraud, GMA News (2011).

This article discusses preliminary investigation on alleged poll fraud in the 2007 senatorial elections conducted by the Department of Justice - Commission on Elections (DOJ-COMELEC) joint panel.

Indonesia: KPU Wants to Get Better Grip on Indonesian Polling Agencies, The Jakarta Globe (2011).

This article discusses the proposal for regulations on surveys and polling institutes to be included in the draft of amendments to the Elections Law.