ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Philippines: 84 poll officers to be sent to Armm, Sun Star (2012).

This article discusses election officers (EO) and election assistants (EA) from Cebu that will be sent to Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) for the general registration of voters.

Philippines: Indigenous peoples urged to register for elections, Sun Star (2012).

This article discusses Comelec Resolution No. 9427 which encourage indigenous peoples (IPs) in the Philippines to register to vote for the 2013 local and national elections.

Philippines: Comelec suspends voters' registration nationwide, The Philippine Star (2012).

This article discusses the announcement by The Commission on Elections (Comelec) to temporary suspend the voters' registration nationwide as it prioritizes the general registration of voters in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

Turks and Caicos Islands:Local and British politicians concerned about Turks and Caicos democracy, Caribbean News Now (2011)

Both local and British politicians are expressing concerns about the timing of elections in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) and the milestones that have to be met before these elections can be held.

St. Kitts and Nevis: OAS Observer Mission urges clarification of procedures and reiterates previous recommendations, Nevis Pages (2011)

While congratulating Nevis for a peaceful elections exercise at last week’s Nevis Island Assembly elections, the OAS Observer Mission has highlighted a series of recommendations in regards to electoral management, including improving and clarifying procedures for the confirmation of the voter registration list, as well as a revision and update of the electoral legal framework.

Angola ruling party wins elections, News24 (2012)

In this article, preliminary results show that Angola's ruling party is leading with more than 75% of the vote counted.

Lesotho: LCD to hold countrywide ‘thank you’ rallies, Public Eye Daily (2012)

In this article, one of the opposition party in Lesotho plans to hold countrywide rallies. It is reported that this rallies are to say "thank you" to the supporters and electorate for the support they showed to the party during this year's general election.

Guatemala:Former Guatemalan first lady's presidential bid hits obstacle, CNN (2011)

Guatemala's former first lady, who divorced the sitting president in order to run herself for the top post, had her candidacy rejected by the country's electoral tribunal Wednesday.

Kuwait opposition: Government offers resignations, Taiwan News (2011)

Kuwait faced a fresh bout of political uncertainty on Monday (28 Nov), after opposition lawmakers said the government has submitted its resignation to the Gulf nation's ruler amid a growing crisis over corruption accusations. However, there was no official word on such a move, which could lead to parliament being dissolved and new elections _ if it's accepted by Kuwait's emir.

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Ukraine: CEC refuses to register Tymoshenko, Lutsenko as candidates for people's deputies, Kyiv Post (2012)

CEC refused to register former Ukrainian Premier Yulia Tymoshenko and former Ukrainian Interior Minister Yuriy Lutsenko as candidates for people's deputies due to their convictions.

Ukraine: Ex-head of CEC Davydovych nominated as candidate in majority constituency, Kyiv Post (2012)

Former head of Central Election Commission has been nominated as a candidate for peoples deputy in a majority constituency.

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Guyana:PPP/C calls on Gecom to step up its voter education campaign, National Communications Network (2011)

The Peoples Progressive Party Civic is calls on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to ramp up its voter education campaign leading up to the November 28 General Elections. GECOM is noting however that its voter education activities have been hindered by the timely release and approval of funds from the government.

Bermuda Opposition promises to “bounce back” despite widespread defection, Jamaica Gleaner (2011)

The oposition United Bermuda Party's (UBP) says it is in the process of rebuilding and will contest the upcoming general elections. The party suffered a major blow when several of its members defected to form the One Bermuda Alliance party. The UBP says it is currently selecting new candidates and seeking sponsorship.