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ACE Electoral News

Netherlands Antilles: Main voting bureau to vet lists Wednesday, The Daily Herald (2009)

As the last parliamentary election before Netherlands Antilles is dismantled into several different countries is scheduled for January 22, 2010, the Main Voting Bureau vetted the candidate lists submitted by the three political parties: National Alliance, Democratic Party and People's Progressive Alliance.

Haiti leader vows to step down with 'calm heart', Caribbean Life (2010)

During the Haitian Flag Day, President Preval declared that he will step down at the end of his first term, on February 7. Earlier this month, the president adopted a decree that would allow him to extend his term up to three months if the election is not held by the end of November.

Palestine: The CEC publishes the final voter registry, Central Elections Commission (2010)

The Central Elections Commission (CEC) has officially published the final voter registry which includes the names of eligible voters in each locality and provided copies of it to accredited political parties. The number of eligible voters who are entitled to participate in the upcoming local elections reached 862773 distributed to the 302 localities in the West Bank where local elections will be held on July 17.

Guinea army chief promises smooth running of elections, BBC (2010)

Head of the military task force set up to oversee the 27 June elections has promised that the army will remain neutral during the elections.

Afghan challenger Abdullah Abdullah to form opposition, The Australian (2010)

The former foreign minister in Mr Karzai's government, Abdullah Abdullah, announced that he is working to form a democratic opposition force.

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Chile: Gastarán 31 mdd en elecciones municipales en Chile, SDP (2012)

Unos 31 millones de dólares se gastarán en la campaña electoral con miras a los comicios municipales del 28 de octubre próximo en Chile, según informó el Servicio Electoral (Servel).

Ecuador: Fiscalía recibió 113 954 denuncias por firmas, La Hora (2012)

El fiscal Fabián Salazar, quien lleva los procesos relacionados al Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE), solicitó ayer al organismo que se den de baja las 113 mil 954 personas que denunciaron que fueron afiliadas involuntariamente a organizaciones políticas. La disposición deberá hacerse efectiva a través de un acto administrativo en 72 horas.

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Malaysia: EC Plans Using Biometric System In Coming General Election, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the possibility of using biometric system to enable voters verification in Malaysia general election.

Slovenia: Nomination Procedures Start for Local Elections (STA - Slovenian Press Agency, 2010)

Monday marks the official beginning of activities related to the 10 October elections in Slovenia, including nomination procedures. Parties and independents will have time until 15 September to register candidates for mayors and city councilors.

Turkish PM sees stronger govt after 2011 elections (World Bulletin, 2010)

Turkish PM Erdogan said Monday a stronger government would be formed in Turkey following the general elections of 2011.

Turkish president concerned by referendum campaigns (Hürriyet Daily News, 2010)

Concerned by the increased bickering among political leaders in the lead-up to September’s constitutional referendum, President Abdullah Gül has warned political leaders to watch their manners while campaigning.

Botswana: IEC ready for Tonota North by-election, Mmegi (2010)

This article discusses Independent Electoral Commission's readiness to hold by-election in Tonota. Secretary of the IEC, Gabriel Seeletso stated that the IEC is ready and material needed for the election is ready with the exception of ballot papers which are still being printed.

Turkish Prime Minister, Business Lobby Face Off (The Wall Street Journal, 2010)

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Turkey's largest business lobby that it risks "elimination" if it doesn't take a stand on the country's Sept. 12 referendum on constitutional change, as the campaign to influence the vote turns increasingly hostile.

Turkey fails to grant its expatriates the means to vote (Today's Zaman, 2010)

Although expatriates from many countries are provided the technical and procedural means to vote for elections or referendums in their home countries, many Turks living abroad will not be able to vote in the referendum slated for Sept. 12 because of the decisions of the Supreme Election Board (YSK).

Botswana: BMD in registration drive, Mmegi (2010)

This article discusses the Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) party's mobilisation progress. BMD has revealed that it has so far recruited more than 65, 000 members in its three months existence.

Ukraine: Mayoral Elections In Izmail Of Odesa Region Canceled (Ukrainian News Agency, 2010)

Early mayoral elections in Izmail, Odesa region, have been canceled. A representative of the Odesa regional division of the Ukrainian Voters Committee told this to Ukrainian News.

Ukraine’s Crimea to hold parliamentary elections on October 31 (Itar Tass, 2010)

he Supreme Council (parliament) of Ukraine’s Crimean autonomy on Wednesday announced local parliament election day on October 31.