ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

France vote bolsters Le Pen's far-right National Front, BBC news (2011)

The French local elections have been a success for the country's far-right party National Front.

Malaysia: Sarawak Election Dates Announced Tomorrow, Bernama (2011)

This article notes that the nomination and polling dates for the 10th Sarawak state election will be announced on 23 March 2011.

Thailand: PT announces 311 candidates, Bangkok Post (2011)

This article notes that the Puea Thai Party will soon reveal 311 of its candidates to the public. It is also noted that the party will announce their candidate for the PM post after the dissolution of the House of Representatives.

Thailand: Suthep: House dissolution by May 10, Bangkok Post (2011)

This article notes the statement of Thai Deputy Prime Minister on the dissolution of the House of Representatives and the general election. The Deputy PM stated that the House will likely be dissolved by 10 May 2011, with the election held on 1 or 2 July 2011.

Thailand: Three election bills for urgent debate, Bangkok Post (2011)

This article notes that Thai Chief government whip will propose that the House of Representatives make the three bills required to holding the general election a top priority in their deliberation process.

South Africa: ‘Use the right to vote’, IOL (2011)

Democratic Alliance leader, Helen Zille encouraged people to exercise the right to vote during her speech on Monday. This came as she delivered her speech on Human Rights day in South Africa.

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Guyana:Private sector groups wants public holiday on voting day, Antigua Observer (2011)

Guyana's Private Sector Commission (PSC) is calling for Election Day, Monday, November 28 to be declared a national holiday, as the group believes this will facilitate a larger voter turnout, among other factors.

OAS observers commence work ahead of Guyana poll, Antigua Observer (2011)

The Organization of American States (OAS) Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) in Guyana, headed by Chief of Mission Professor Gordon Shirley has arrived in the country and have already commenced preparatory work.

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PM's Party Victorious in Kosovo Elections, Novinite (2011)

Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci's party has conclusively won the country's first general elections since it declared independence in 2008, the election authorities have informed.

Low turnout in Mitrovica revote, SETimes (2011)

Low turnout was reported in Mitrovica on Sunday (January 23rd), where a re-vote of the December 12th snap elections was held.

Putin and Medvedev to appear in United Russia campaign, The Moscow News (2011)

Putin and Medvedev to appear in United Russia campaign according to an announcement of United Russia's website.

South Africa: IEC gears up for registration, IOL (2011)

The article discusses the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) preparedness with regard to the upcoming local government elections. It is reported that the IEC is preparing to register millions of South Africans during the set registration weekend.

Botswana: The BMD has no secret donors - Pilane, Mmegi (2011)

The article discusses Botswana Movement for Democracy's (BMD) funding sources. This comes after the party settled the interim chairman, Gomolemo Motswaledi's legal costs quickly.

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Zimbabwe: MDC Demotes Robotics Scientist Mutambara From Deputy Prime Minister, All Africa (2011)

The article reports on the recommendation by the MDC that Deputy Prime Minister, Professor Arthur Mutambara be demoted. It is reported that the party recommends that the current leader, Professor Welshman Ncube take over as the deputy.

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Malaysia: EC To Meet Friday Over Merlimau By-Election, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the determination of date for Merlimau state by-election as discussed by the election Commission (EC) I and the Melaka state legislative assembly.

Malaysia: Report Dirty Tactics In By-Election Campaign – EC, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the monitoring of election campaign conducted by the candidates in the Tenang state by-election.