ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Ghana:Tema EC Office ready for NPP's election on August 7 , Ghana News Agency (2010)

The Electoral Commission has indicated that it has made all necessary preparations to ensure that the election of a new flag bearer for the National Patriotic Party (NPP) will run smoothly. Five candidates will compete for the spot and representatives for each have been invited to observe the polling.

Latvia: State Audit Office Law as amended on 22 June 2005

State Audit Office Law, adopted by the Saeima on 9 May 2002, amended on 22 June 2005.

Clinton Pledges US Backing for Nigerian Electoral Process, VOA (2010)

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that the administration is prepared to assist Nigeria in holding the presidential election in 2011. Clinton also said the responsibility ultimately rests with Nigerians and she is optimistic about preparations so far.

Digital shift transforms Kenya's electoral process into an efficient exercise, Business Daily (2010)

This article discusses the technological revolution in Kenya's electoral process. Experts believe that the August 4 referendum was made a clear and transparent process thanks to the digital shift implemented by the Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC). The IIEC will now expand the new system, and spend $400 million on a programme to introduce electronic voting in 20,000 polling centers by 2012.

RPT-ANALYSIS-Nigeria's Jonathan eyes poll bid but needs north, Reuters Africa (2010)

President Goodluck Jonathan has yet to announce whether or not he will run in the upcoming presidential election, but this article discusses some of the challenges his candidacy will face. Amongst the most discussed issues is zoning, it remains unclear if he will get support from northern leaders should he stand.

Colombia:UN praises Colombia's 'peaceful' elections,CR (2010)

The Colombian Office of the UN High Commissioner of Human Rights (UNHCR) released a statement on Monday congratulating Colombia on its efforts to ensure "freedom, security and transparency" in Sunday's congressional and primary elections.

Colombia:Uribe’s party leads in Colombia elections, FT (2010)

"Juan Manuel Santos, the former Colombian defence minister who oversaw the rescue of kidnapped politician Ingrid Betancourt from guerrilla hands, has boosted his bid for the presidency with a strong showing in Sunday’s Congressional elections".

Colombia:Colombia presidential election race 2010 starts, Demotix (2010)

"The race for Colombia's presidency began last Sunday. Colombians voted in legislative elections, seen as a barometer for the presidential election on 30 May. Bogota, Colombia".

Colombia:OAS observers confirm vote-buying in 6 provinces ahead of Colombia's election, Daily News (2010)

Organization of American States election observers say they have confirmed vote-buying in six of the 16 provinces where they were present Sunday in Colombian elections.

Burma's New Election Law Condemned, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses the international reaction to Myanmar’s election laws for the 2010 elections.

Myanmar: Election Law Meets Widespread Indifference, Opposition, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses a poll conducted after the release of election laws in Myanmar by the Irrawaddy that reported pessimism for the 2010 elections.

Burma's leaders annul Suu Kyi's 1990 poll win, BBC News (2010).

This article discusses the annulment of National League for Democracy’s 1990 election win done by Myanmar’s leaders.

Myanmar: Ethnic Leaders To Boycott Election, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusess the statement of several ethnic leaders who were elected in Myanmar’s 1990 election that they will not participate in the 2010 election if there are no review of the 2008 constitution.

Singapore: 3 bills tabled to amend Constitution, Presidential & Parliamentary elections, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses the proposal to amend the Constitution, Presidential and Parliamentary Elections Acts for the 2012 General election in Singapore.

Thailand braces for mass 'red shirt' protests, BBC News (2010).

This article discusses the demonstration to call for new elections in Thailand.

Philippines: Vote before the system crashes, The Economist (2010).

This article discusses the computerization of the vote counting of the 2010 Philippines National elections.

Philippines: BIR monitoring poll spending, The Philippine Star (2010).

This article discusses the monitoring of poll expenditures of local and national candidates by Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).

Philippines: Palace: Poll observers welcome, but must obey Comelec rules, Manila Bulletin (2010).

This article discusses the local and foreign election watchdogs in the 2010 Philippines National elections.

Philippines: Comelec offers courtesy lanes for persons with disabilities, Manila Bulletin (2010).

This article discusses the access provided for the elderly, pregnant women, and disabled persons in the 2010 Philippines elections.

Malaysia: EC Stand On Local Government Elections Out Next Week – Aziz, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the Malaysia Elections Commission’s view on the proposal by the Penang and Selangor state governments which call for local government elections.