ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Misa won’t stand in same constituency in next year’s Samoa election, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the acting Prime Minister Misa Telefoni's decision not to run for the next year's general elections. Misa made this announcement to the chiefs of his constituency, but will not elaborate on the reasons behind his decision.

Tautua Samoa claims broad support in election bid, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the Tautua Samoa party's decision to reach out for support from the small political parties in the next year's election. Tautua Samoa MP stated that all the parties, like the Samoa Party and People’s Party, will run under the Tautua Samoa banner.

Niger calls on UN to observe upcoming referendum and elections, UN News Center (2010)

This article reports on the invitation of Niger's head of state, Salou Djibo, for the United Nations to observe the series of elections that will restore a democratic regime in the country. In February, a military coup d'état and General Djibo came into power. Between October 31st and February 18th, the country will hold a constitutional referendum and a presidential election.

Albania: Edi Rama warns government over document destruction (Southeast European Times, 2010)

Opposition Socialist Party (SP) leader Edi Rama warned the government Tuesday (September 21st) that if materials related to the disputed June 2009 general elections are destroyed, then negotiations between the ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the opposition to resolve the crisis will fail.

Philippines: Comelec gun ban starts Saturday, ABS-CBN News (2010).

This article discusses Commission on Elections (Comelec)’s announcement on gun ban in preparations for barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.

Malaysia: EC To Use Indelible Ink In 13th General Election, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the indelible ink to be used in the coming Malaysia 13th general election. The Election Commission (EC) will use the "silver nitrate" for the indelible ink.

Central Election Commission member killed in northern Kosovo (SETimes, 2010)

Local CEC member killed in northern Kosovo.

Kosovo elections to get heavy monitoring (SETimes, 2010)

More than 5000 observers will monitor election day in Kosovo.

U.S. 'Concerned' About Serb Threats Ahead Of Kosovo Elections (rferl, 2010)

Should Kosovars be frightened by threats in northern Kosovo?

EU's Fuele says free elections will boost Kosovo's credibility (SETimes, 2010)

Free elections will boost Kosovo's credibility.

Jamaica PM hints that elections may be next month, AP (2011)

Though refusing to make an official announcement, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the island's parliamentary elections will be held before year end.

Swaziland voters begin registration, News24(2013)

In this article, eligible voters begin to register for elections. It is reported that over 600 000 elegible voters will put their names down as voters with the relevant authorities.

Romanian Presidential Elections Deepen the Political Crisis (The Epoch Times, 2009)

After the second round of the Romanian presidential elections held on Sunday, the re-elected president of Romania, Traian Basescu, is faced with a daunting task: trying to form a government strong enough to be supported by a Parliament controlled by his rivals.

Romanian press: Options for a future Romanian govt (Focus, 2009)

The possibilities for the future Romanian government make the headlines in the Romanian press on Friday. Who shall be appointed as new prime minister of Romania?

Election body says Basescu wins Romania's runoff (CCTV, 2009)

Romania's Central Election Bureau says that results in Sunday's presidential runoff show the incumbent Traian Basescu has won the election. The results will become valid only after confirmation by the constitutional court.

OSCE begins limited observation mission for Croatia's presidential election (News, 2009)

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has begun a limited observation mission in Croatia to monitor the presidential election scheduled for Dec. 27, mission officials announced at a press conference in Zagreb on Tuesday.

Josipovic Leads Voting Intention in Croatia (Angus Reid, 2009)

Ivo Josipovic of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) is the strongest presidential candidate in Croatia just weeks before a ballot takes place, according to a poll by CRO Demoskop and Promocija Plus. 26.2 per cent of respondents would vote for Josipovic in this month’s election.

Armenian Opposition 'Open' To Concessions To Government, RFERL (2011)

The article report that leading Armenian National Congress (HAK) opposition alliance is ready, in principle, for mutual concessions in its upcoming negotiations with President Serzh Sarkisian's government.

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Ecuador: Reforma electoral en Ecuador entrará en vigencia en febrero con límites a medios, Américaeconomía (2012)

Los límites al trabajo de los medios de comunicación durante la campaña electoral y todas las reformas al Código de la Democracia entrarán en vigencia este 4 de febrero. Este martes, el pleno de la Asamblea no dio paso a la moción presentada por el asambleísta Abdalá Bucaram Pulley (PRE) de reconsiderar lo aprobado por la Asamblea la semana pasada. Bucaram buscaba evitar los cambios al método de adjudicación de escaños para las próximas elecciones.