U.S. Helsinki Commission Briefing - Democratization in the Caucasus: Elections in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia

May 23, 2012

IFES Program Manager for the Caucasus and Central Asia Anthony Bowyer will speak before the U.S. Helsinki Commission on recent and upcoming elections in the Caucasus region.

Elections, Democracy Assistance

Elections in the Dominican Republic: May 20 Presidential Election

May 18, 2012

Voters in the Dominican Republic will go to the polls May 20 to elect a president and vice president in the first election held under the constitutional reforms of 2010. Additionally, Sunday's race features new measures to increase participation of persons with disabilities as well as the large number of Dominicans living abroad.

Elections, Electoral Systems, People with Disabilities

Inching Toward Democracy: Guinea’s Election Progress

May 17, 2012

Since the December 2008 coup d'etat that ended 50 years of authoritarian rule in Guinea, the West African nation has continued its democratic evolution.

Elections

U.S. Helsinki Commission Hearing - Ukraine's Upcoming Elections: A Pivotal Moment

May 17, 2012

IFES Deputy Director for Europe and Asia Gavin Weise will speak before the U.S. Helsinki Commission on the October parliamentary elections in Ukraine.

Elections, Democracy Assistance

Armenia’s Parliamentary Election: Another Step on the Path Toward Democracy

May 07, 2012

On Sunday, May 6, Armenia held its first parliamentary election under a new election law since the 2008 presidential poll that saw violent protests. Anthony Bowyer, IFES program manager for the Caucasus and Central Asia, answers questions from southern Armenia.

Elections, Election Law, Election Observation

Elections in Egypt: May 23-24 Presidential Election

May 04, 2012

On May 23-24, Egyptians will cast their ballots in the first presidential election since the ouster of former President Hosni Mubarak. Elections in Egypt: May 23-24 Presidential Election answers questions on Egypt's electoral system and the presidential race.

Elections, Electoral Systems, Legal Framework, Political Parties

Elections in Armenia: May 6 National Assembly Elections

May 02, 2012

On May 6, voters in Armenia will elect 131 representatives to the country's National Assembly. Elections in Armenia: May 6 National Assembly Elections answers common questions about Armenia's electoral system and current political environment.

Elections, Political Parties, Voter Registration, Youth and Elections

Elections in Serbia: May 6 Presidential, Parliamentary, Provincial and Local Elections

May 01, 2012

On May 6, Serbian citizens will cast their vote for the next president. Due to President Tadić’s voluntary resignation on April 5, 10 months ahead of the expiration of his term, the presidential election will now take place on the same day as scheduled parliamentary, provincial and local elections.

Elections, Political Finance, Voter Registration, Gender Issues

UPDATED - Elections in Aceh: Another Step Forward

April 19, 2012

On April 9, Aceh, a special autonomous region of Indonesia located on the northern tip of the island of Sumatra, held the second set of provincial elections for the governorship since the end of the 30-year secessionist conflict with the government of Indonesia. Meredith Applegate, Operations Coordinator for IFES in Indonesia, answers some questions about these momentous polls. 

Elections, Electoral Violence

Kenya Elections: Building a Peaceful, Credible Political Process

April 18, 2012

Kenya's next presidential and parliamentary elections will be held on March 4, 2013. The planning process will come under intense scrutiny, as it will be the first general election under a new constitution.

Electoral Violence, Elections