ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

PREVIEW: Czech Republic's senior ruling party faces election test (M&G, 2010)

Czechs are to vote Friday and Saturday in municipal and Senate elections, which may produce an unpleasant loss for the country's senior ruling party in the capital, Prague, after two decades of landslide victories there.

Malaysia: Sarawak Polls Conducted Efficiently, Says EC, Bernama (2011).

This article notes the Election Commission’s statement on the efficiency and professionalism of the election body following the election in Sarawak.

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Bulgaria’s 2011 elections: Plevneliev, Kalfin and the quest for allies in the second round, The Sofia Echo (2011)

With exit polls showing that Bulgaria’s ruling party GERB presidential candidate Rossen Plevneliev will face off in a second round against the socialists’ Ivailo Kalfin on October 30 2011, the big question was for whom other political forces would declare.

Bulgaria’s 2011 Presidential elections: Around the world, Bulgarians cast ballots, The Sofia Echo (2011)

Close to 24 000 Bulgarians had voted abroad in the country’s October 23 2011 by the early part of the afternoon local time, according to Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry.

Bulgaria's Ethnic Turks Endorse Socialists at Elections Runoff, novinite.com (2011)

Is it easy to convince the ethnic Turkish electorate to support certain candidtes?

Libya paves the way for elections, CBS News (2011)

This news article says that the acting Prime Minister Makhmoud Jibril has resigned on Saturday 22 October, clearing the way for an interim government and elections. He also set an ambitious deadline for elections "The first election after the liberating of the country, which should take place today, should be within a period of eight months, maximum," he said.

Indonesia: Island beat: Gubernatorial election to cost Rp 143b, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article discusses the increase budget of 2013 gubernatorial election in Bali that will cost the state and provincial Rp 143 billion (US$16,31 million). The increase is due to factors such as, a potential second round election, voter data updates.

Indonesia: Surveys part of party's campaign: House Speaker, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article discusses comment by the House of Representatives deputy speaker regarding the surveys released related to the 2014 elections which considered to be a part of the political parties’ campaign.

Indonesia: RI's senior politicians` chance ends with 2014 presidential election, Antara (2011).

This article discusses the statement by Golkar Party executive in response to a survey by the Lingkaran Survey Indonesia (LSI) regarding the public`s perception on junior and senior politicians.

Vote sought for overseas M'sians, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses a group of Malaysians called "My Overseas Vote" which stated that they asked the Kuala Lumpur High Court to force the Election Commission to register them as voters for the next general elections.

Malaysia court rules against student politics ban, The Straits Times (2011).

This article discusses the Malaysian court which ruled the law banning students from political activities unconstitutional. The 1971 Universities and University Colleges Act (UUCA) bars students from joining political parties and trade unions.

Singapore: Survey shows S'poreans have limited understanding of Elected Presidency, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses a survey by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) to understand the factors behind voters' choices. It also mentioned the important role the internet played as a medium of communication.

Myanmar: NLD and Allies Discuss Party Registration, The Irrawaddy (2011).

This article discusses the meeting on political party registration between the National League for Democracy (NLD) and its pro-democracy allies. Aung San Suu Kyi stated that the registration decision can be made after the law is approved and enacted. According to the new law, a political party have to contest three constituencies in by-elections or general elections in order to be recognized as a legitimate party.

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M'sia seen delaying election, eyes new cash handout, The Brunei Times (2012).

This article discusses the possible date for Malaysia Elections. The Prime Minister is likely to call elections from October onwards.

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Bahamas: First time voters voice their concerns, Nassau Guardian (2011)

Youth and first time voters in Bahamas are apprehensive about participating in the electoral process as they say they are discouraged by the lack of progress in the country's development.