ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Congo Rejects UN Call for Publication of Election Schedule, businessweek (2010)

The UN, U.S. and European Union in a letter last month urged President Joseph Kabila to publish a calendar to ensure there is enough time to prepare logistical and financial support for the elections. Kabila said in December the vote would take place in 2011. The government’s failure to publish a more detailed schedule is of “concern,” according to the letter, which hasn’t been released publicly

Georgia: 'Large Number' of Int'l Observers to Monitor Local Elections, Civil.ge (2010)

The article writes about announcement of Georgia's parliamentary speaker, saying that a large number of international observers, about 400 people, will observe local elections of May 30.

Dominican Republic: Dominican Republic candidate challenged on drugs probe, Dominican Today (2010)

"The PLD party was notified of the Electoral court’s Resolution dated March 12, after the Chamber ruled for the challenge filed by Feliz’s lawyer, and ordered the National Electoral Commission and other PLD authorities to recognize his acquired rights for getting the most votes in the PLD convention held in that municipality."

Dominican Republic parties in last minute rush to register candidates, Dominican Today (2010)

"Dominican Republic’s major opposition party, the PRD, was the first to register last night its congressional candidates in the offices of the Central Electoral Board (JCE), which include deputies and senators, in a nationwide process marred by incidents."

Guyana: don't hold local govt polls until reforms in place - Corbin urges GECOM, The Stabroek News (2010)

Concerns have been raised by the Opposition leader Robert Corbin on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) about ongoing preparation for local government polls without the implementation of agreed reforms.

Australia: Rudd to Debate Abbott in Start to Election Campaign, Bloomberg (2010)

In unprecedented leaders’ debate on health next week , the Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will face opposition leader Tony Abbott , effectively starting the election campaign before a date has been set for the ballot.

China warns again against Hong Kong democracy push, The Washington Post (2010)

China has warned that a plan by pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong to use a special election as a de facto referendum on democratic reform is a threat to stability in the former British colony.

Mail can bring June votes from abroad (The Sofia Echo, 2010)

The numerous communities of Slovaks living outside the borders of their motherland could influence the outcome of the parliamentary elections in June.

France: Sarkozy's party loses regional election, BBC News (2010)

President Sarkozy's UMP party has suffered a defeat in the second round of regional elections, getting only 35% of votes, while the socialist led opposition won 52% of the ballots. As a result, UMP will control only one of the 22 regions.

Council Of Europe Wants Armenian Election Reforms By 2011, RFE/RL (2010)

The article reports that Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has agreed to give Armenia time until the end of the year to reform its electoral system. Next parliamentary elections in Armenia are scheduled in 2012.

Georgia: PACE Monitors Meet Opposition Leaders, Civil.ge (2010)

The article writes about the meeting of PACE rapporteurs with Georgian opposition parties. The discussions were focused on upcoming local elections in Georgia.

Tajik President Rejects Criticism Of Parliamentary Elections, RFE/RL (2010)

The article writes that Tajik president has publicly answered to the critisism over February 2010 parliamentary elections and has claimed elections were peaceful and democratic.

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Botswana: Could Khama really call a snap election?, The Botswana Gazette (2010)

Opposition parties have mixed feelings about the possibility of President Khama calling fresh elections should a large number of Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) members leave the party.

South Africa: Leadrship battle for COPE set to be resolved by congress vote, Business Day (2010)

THE battle for control of the Congress of the People (COPE) looks set to be settled through the vote at the party’s congress in May as attempts to formulate an inclusive candidate list have failed.

Britain Commits US$1.5 Million aid for Elections in Nepal, Brunei FM (2010)

British Department of International Development (DFID) funded Nepal with 961,822 Euro (some US$1.5 million) for procuring voter registration equipment.

Trinidad & Tobago: 2010 Elections - Major Challenges ahead, Business Monitor International (2010)

Prime Minister Patrick Manning's decision to call a general election early is a further sign of the intense divisions blighting Trinidad and Tobago's political landscape. Trinidad and Tobago (T&T)'s Prime Minister Patrick Manning has announced that he plans to call a general election in the twin-island state this year, despite the deadline for the next election not coming until 2012.

Guyana: Corbin out as PNCR’s presidential candidate, Caribbean Daily News (2010)

Opposition Leader Robert Corbin has confirmed that he will not be seeking to become this country’s president at the next general election.

Afghan parliament's lower house rejects Karzai election proposals, The Washington Post (2010)

The lower house of the Afghan parliament on 31 March resoundingly rejected President Hamid Karzai's bid to change the nation's elections law and to exert more control over the commission that investigates voting fraud.

Antigua Judge Nullifies PM's Election, CBS News (2010)

A judge ruled on 31 March that Antigua's prime minister and two other lawmakers were improperly elected last year, a decision potentially threatening the governing party's narrow hold on power in this Caribbean country.