ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Jamaica: Third parties prepare for general election, Jamaica Gleaner (2011)

Third parties speak about preparations for the imminent general elections in Jamaica.

Jamaica: Electoral Office receives funds in full for election preparations, Jamaica Gleaner (2011)

The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) has now been given the full JD$350 million it had requested for preliminary prepare for the next general election. The funds will primarily be used to purchase new equipment and replace defective equipment to be used in the voter-identification and ballot-issuing system.

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Guyana: APNU questions observer groups' effectiveness, Demarara Waves (2011)

Executive member of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has expressed his dissent with the observers for the 2011 general and regional elections, questioning their ability to ensure that the November 28 polls are free and fair.

Guyana: PPP/C debunks claim that it has breached elections code of conduct, National Communications Network (2011)

Guyana's Peoples Progressive Party/Civic political party responds to claims of breaching the elections code of conduct with "dirty campaigning".

Guyana: All five political parties endorse GECOM’s Code of Conduct, National Communications Network (2011)

All five political parties contesting the November 28 elections in Guyana have officially expressed their agreement and commitment to the Guyana Elections Commission’s Code of Conduct.

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Malaysia: Expenses For 13th General Election Expected To Rise To RM300 Million, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the expenditure projection for Malaysia 13th General Election by the Election Commission. The expenditure is predicted to go up to RM300 million.

Angola reaches deal on election law, News24 (2011)

Negotiations between political parties in Angola has come to end on Friday when a deal was reached. Parliament voted for the bill that allocates powers for organising the the next elections in the country.

Zimbabwe: Mugabe confident of poll victory, News24 (2011)

President of the ruling Zanu-PF party and Zimbabwe's president, Robert Mugabe says he is confident his party will win the next elections. He was addressing delegates at the annual convention held on Thursday.

Islamists favourites as Kuwaitis vote, The Daily Star (2012)

This news article says that Kuwaitis were casting ballots Thursday in a snap vote to elect the fourth parliament in less than six years, with unofficial polls showing the Islamist-led opposition in the lead. Women voters make up 54 percent of the electorate and 23 women are among 286 candidates running for the 50-seat legislative body.

Hungary ruling party loses support amid voter apathy, Reuters (2012)

Even though Hungarian ruling party Fidesz is still the most popular, it steadily loses public support. Hungarians are getting more apathetic towards the elections.

OSCE inspects Lithuanian election procedures for the first time in 16 years, 15min.lt (2012)

The OSCE commission for assessment of election needs provided their insight on Lithuanian electoral procedures, which was evaluated positively. However some remarks were made on the issue of constituency drawing, polish minority electorate and campaign financial rules.

Montenegro to hold October election as EU talks begin, Reuters (2012)

The President of Montenegro called a date for the early parliamentary elections, which shall take place on 14th of October.

Parliamentary election campaign begins in Ukraine on July 30, KyivPost (2012)

The parliamentary election campaign has started in Ukraine for the upcoming parliamentary elections which will take place on 28th of October.

Angola: Country's political process satisfactory, ANGOP (2012)

In this article Rui Mangueira, secretary of State for Organisation and Finances of the Angolan Foreign Affairs Ministry expresses his satisfaction on the ongoing process to hold this year's general election. He mentioned the recently approved Electoral Package amongst other things during his speech. He was addressing Angolan citizens who residing in France.

Botswana: BDP out to woo youth, says Majweng, Mmegi (2012)

In this article deputy chairperson of BDP Youth League, Charles Majweng vows to woo youth across the country.

Singapore : GE: UK-based Singaporeans cast their votes in London, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article reports that Singaporeans who are out of the country or travelling abroad can cast their votes on nine overseas polling station located in United States, Australia, Japan, China, Hongkong, and The United Kingdom.

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