ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Election authorities continue registering international observers (Radio Ukraine, 2010)

Continued registration of international observers for the upcoming local elections.

Ukraine: President - October 31 election to be transparent (Unian, 2010)

The opinion of Viktor Yanukovych, president of Ukraine on the upcoming local elections.

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Kenya:ISAACK, KOKI, MURSHID LEAD RACE FOR IEBC JOB, The Star (2011)

This article is talking of the selection process to appoint the new electoral management body chairperson to head the new body that will be called the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. The selection process was concluded on the 12th with Eight candidates being interviewed for the the chairperson position. The new commission is expected to be in place in November 2011.

Chile: Chile’s president signs new voting reform into law, The Santiago Times (2012)

With President Sebastián Piñera’s signature at a ceremony in the Presidential Palace on Monday, Chile joined a community of nations in which all eligible voters are automatically registered to vote.

Chile: Constitutional Court approves Chile’s new voting laws, The Santiago Times (2012)

Almost five million new voters to be added, but which parties will benefit remains unclear.

Chile: Parties propose changes to Chile’s electoral system, The Santiago Times (2012)

Bipartisan reform would seek to install a prime minster and make coalitions obsolete.

Haitian singer mulls presidential bid, VOA (2010)

This article reports on the latest updates for the presidential elections in Haiti. Haiti-born singer Wyclef Jean admitted that he is "committed to his homeland", but he has not formalized his intent to run for president. Mr Jean filled out the necessary documents, but he is still undecided. The deadline to submit the documents is August 7.

Philippines: Most Filipinos give high rating for automated polls—SWS, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2010).

This article discusses a public survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS) regarding Philippines’ first automated elections held in May 10, 2010.

Philippines: 2010 OAV bugged with old problems, groups say, GMA News (2010).

This article discusses the problems in the overseas absentee voting (OAV) system during Philippines’ May 10 elections in a forum by the Philippine Migrants Rights Watch (PMRW).

Thailand: Has by-election altered the political landscape? Bangkok Post (2010).

This article discusses the result of Bangkok Constituency 6 by-election held July 25, 2010.

Australia: Decline in voters 'a threat to nation's democracy", The Age (2010)

This article discusses the expected participation in the upcoming Australian federal elections. The Australian Electoral Commission denounced an alarming trend, and believes that the overall participation rate will be down this year (compared to 2007). Voting is compulsory in the Australian legal framework, and citizens who decided not to vote (with no sufficient reason) are charged with a $20 penalty.

South Korea: Return of the President's man, Korea Times (2010)

This article comments the results of this week by-elections in South Korea. The ruling Grand National Party unexpectedly won the majority of the contested seats, five out of eight. A close confidant of President Lee Myung-bak was elected in one of the district as well: he will probably be a key figure in the National Assembly and in the Party, reconciling the older and younger pro-President factions.

Zambia: 117 000 voters countrywide registered so far-ECZ, Lusaka Times (2010)

Zambians turn out in numbers for registration.

Rwanda: over 200,000 to vote without ID, AllAfrica (2010)

This article discusses the National Electoral Commission's decision to let 235,237 Rwandan citizens vote despite their not having national Identity Cards. A total of 5.2 million Rwandans are expected to vote in the upcoming presidential elections (1.3 million more than in the 2003 elections).

Zambia: NAREP, NRP and NGP to form pact, Lusaka Times (2010)

Parties in Zambia working together to form a coalition.

Zambia: ‘We are not spliting’, PACT assures Zambians, Lusaka Times (2010)

Party leaders assuring members that there is no spliting during campaign.

Zambia: Let pact be intact-RB, Lusaka Times (2010)

Parties continue to campaign ahead of elections.

Rwanda's rebel reformer: Paul Kagame, TIME (2010)

This article presents Paul Kagame, the most popular candidate for the upcoming presidential elections in Rwanda. Kagame's government has been highly criticized in the last weeks, as opposition leaders and journalists were incarcerated or murdered. But is it fair to make a comparison of him to the continent's notorious "Big Men"?

Zambia: Sakala predicts landslide victory for MMD in Chifubu, Lusaka Times (2010)

Zambia Direct Democracy Movement optimistic of a win in the Chifubu Parliamentary by election,