ACE Electoral News
ACE Electoral News
- South Africa: ANC can't satisfy everyone: Gigaba, SABCNews (2014)
- In this article, Public Enterprises Minister, Malusi Gigaba says the ruling ANC cannot satisfy everyone. This comes after the party lost seats in the recent elections.
- South Africa: DA Youth leader selected to study in the US, SABCNews (2014)
- In this article, Another young Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, Mbali Ntuli who is DA Youth leader resigns to take up a study opportunity in the US. She is one of the first ever Young African Leadership Initiative Washington Fellowship.
- Thailand: EC advance-voting moves aim to stem irregularities, The Nation (2011)
- This article reports on the statement of the Thai EC Secretary-General on advance balloting. The SG stated that measures related to advance balloting were aimed at preventing irregularities. The advance balloting will be held only on one day-26 June 2011.
- Thailand: Candidates seek police protection, Bangkok Post (2011)
- This article reports that the total of 123 candidates running in the July 3 general election have sought police protection. It is also reported that the Police Chief had instructed to take measures to prevent the use of violence between rival candidates during the election campaign.
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- Switzerland: Federal Act on Political Rights
- Federal Act on Political Rights, based off of Articles 44, 66, 72-74, 90 and 122 of the Federal Constitution of the Swiss Confederation.
- Federal Act on Radio and Television
- The Swiss Confederation's Federal Act on Radio and Television, having regard to Articles 71, 92 and 93 of the Federal Constitution of the Swiss Confederation, and having regard to the Federal Council Dispatch of 18 December 2002
- Turks and Caicos Islands:Constitution might change dual citizenship election rule, TCI Free Press (2011)
- The articles discusses on of the proposed changes to the TCI's 2006 Constitution would make Turks and Caicos Islanders holding dual citizenship eligible for election to the House of Assembly if they renounce their citizenship in another country before nomination.
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- Cayman Islands:‘One Man, One Vote’ MLAs want referendum by November, Caymanian Compass (2012)
- A petition aimed at forcing a change in Cayman Islands’ voting districts by creating single-member voting constituencies is being circulated. Petitioners are hopeful the required number of signatures – in the neighbourhood of 4,000 Cayman Islands voters – can be collected in time to hold a public vote on or before 30 November.
- Indonesia: ASEAN election committees pledge to hold more credible polls, Antara (2011).
- This article discusses the conclusion of the ASEAN Electoral Management Body Forum held in Jakarta, 3-5 October 2011. The forum ends with a pledge from participants to strive for the holding of more credible and truly independent elections.
- Malaysia: Electoral Reform Public Hearing In November, Bernama (2011).
- This article discusses public hearing by Parliamentary Select Committe (PSC) on Electoral Reform to gather views and suggestions from the public to further improve electoral process in Malaysia. There would be at least six public hearing sessions and the first session will be held on November 2011.
- Polish Election Campaign Fails to Change Trends, The Wall Street Journal (2011)
- Poland’s parliamentary election campaign has so far offered little beyond PR stunts, which haven’t visibly impacted voters’ preferences five weeks ahead of election day. The ruling party continues to have a commanding lead over rival conservatives.
- Portugal agonises over bailout, The Times Live (2011)
- The article discusses the political situation oin Portugal after PM Socrates resigned. The President is considering calling a snap election.
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- France: Voters reject Sarkozy party in French local elections, ABS CBN News (2011)
- The article dicsusses French local elections held on Sunday 27 March. The far-right party and the socialists gained votes whereas support for President Sarkozy's party UMP decreased.
- Canada to vote for new government on 2 May, BBC News (2011)
- The article discusses the general elections in Canada. PM Harper's government resigned on Friday after a confidence vote. New elections are to be held on 2 May.
- Canada’s first social media election is on, but will people vote?, The Globe and Mail (2011)
- The article discusses electoral campaigning in Canada. Social media such as Twitter will most likely be used more than evern in the coming parliamentary elections.
