ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

St. Kitts and Nevis: Opposition cries foul as campaign heats up, CARICOM News Network (2011)

The main opposition Concerned Citizens Movement (CCM) is alleging that at least 300 voters have been removed from the official list ahead of the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) election on July 11. Leader of the CCM is accusing the incumbent Nevis Reformation Party (NRP) of arranging to have names removed from the list which was released on July 2.

St. Kitts and Nevis: Billboards, Political Signs Attacked by Dissenters, St. Kitts Nevis Observer (2011)

As campaigning heats up ahead of the Nevis Assembly elections scheduled for July 11, dissenters have cut down and defaced a number of billboards erected by candidates , an act which is punishable by law.

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Kenyans approve new constitution, The New York Times (2010)

This article comments the final results of the August 4 referendum in Kenya. The Kenyan people proved that the country can run a clean election without a violent aftermath.

Italy: Berlusconi warns of early election, The Wall Street Journal (2010)

This article comments Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's threat to call early elections in Italy. The Italian PM warned everyone to "get ready" for possible elections. If the government loses a parliamentary vote, the President of the Republic (Mr. Napolitano) must examine whether it has lost its majority and he can then order a government shuffle or call a general election.

Rwanda: AU election observers arrive, AllAfrica (2010)

This article reports on the arrival of the African Union's electoral observation mission in Rwanda. The 20-member mission will observe the August 9 presidential elections. The team will have delicate tasks, as many observers have criticized the President Kagame's management of these elections.

Australia: Election debate to become threesome, The Sydney Morning Herald (2010)

This article reports on the Green Party's electoral campaign in Australia. Gradually, Green Party representatives are taking part at election debates.

Kenya votes on new constitution amid high security, Thw Washington Post (2010)

This is a photo gallery of the voting operations during the August 4 referendum in Kenya.

Thailand: Major parties starting to gear up for the big fight, Bangkok Post (2010).

This article discusses three major political parties in Thailand which already preparing for new general elections.

Philippines: SK polls vulnerable to flying voters: Comelec, Malaya (2010).

This article discusses voter registration's security measures for the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.

Indonesian Government Mulls Ditching Provincial Elections, The Jakarta Globe (2010).

This article discusses the discourse of changing direct elections of governors to governor elected by the legislative council.

Fresh doubts over presidential run-off election in Guinea, The Irish Times (2010)

This article reports on the latest updates for the runoff presidential elections. According to general Toumany Sangare, the country is not ready to hold the poll and the election could be postponed because of this lack of preparation. The vote has been delayed twice because of fraud allegations and clashes between rival supporters.

Bulgarian elections 2014: Interior Ministry has ‘information’ on politicians involved in vote-buying, The Sofia Globe (2014)

In light of the Bulgarian parliamentary elections scheduled for 5 October 2014, the Interior Ministry has expressed concerns about possible incidents of vote-buying, involving politicians or organised groups.

Mozambique presidential candidate pleads for peace, News24 (2014)

In this article, Felipe Nyusi who is the ruling party presidential candidate calls for peace with the opposition party, the Renamo party ahead of the 2014 election.

Japan:Public Offices Election Act (2016)

This website is in Japanese.

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