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IFES Congratulates Pakistan on Historic Transfer of Power
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) congratulates Pakistan on its first transfer of power between two democratically elected civilian governments after completion of a full term. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and newly-elected members of the National Assembly were sworn in on June 1, 2013. Sharif officially takes office today, June 5, 2013.
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Pakistanis Comment on the Historic 2013 Elections
Pakistan held elections on May 11, 2013. This was the first time in the country’s history that one elected government completed its full term and handed power to another civilian government. Despite incidents of violence ahead of and on Election Day, the overall mood in the country was very positive. At 60 percent, turnout was higher than in previous elections. In this collection of photos, people in Pakistan share their views and experiences on the general election.
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Witnessing Pakistan’s Historic Election
Pakistan held general elections on May 11, 2013, marking the first time in the nation's history that a civilian government has carried out the full length of its term and handed power to another civilian government. A number of improvements were made ahead of the election to ensure a more credible and transparent poll. This included updating the voter list, increasing the number of polling stations and expanding communication with the public. Ole Holtved, IFES Chief of Party in Pakistan, answers some questions about Election Day.
Election FAQ
Elections in Pakistan: May 11 General Elections
The May 11 general elections in Pakistan will mark the first time in the nation's history that a civilian government has carried out the full length of its term and handed power to another civilian government. IFES' frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Elections in Pakistan: May 11 General Elections shed light into these important polls.
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Elections in Senegal: Understanding the Value of a Vote
On July 1, just three months after incumbent Abdoulaye Wade lost to current President Macky Sall in an election that restored faith in the Senegal's democracy, Senegal held legislative elections.
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Senegal Legislative Ballot 2012 Parti Socialiste Authentique
A general election was held in Senegal on 1 July 2012. This candidate list shows the candidates for Parliament for the Authentic Socialist Party (Parti Socialiste Authentique) led by Souty TOURE.
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Senegal Legislative Ballot 2012 TAAW
A general election was held in Senegal on 1 July 2012. This candidate list shows the candidates for Parliament for And Taxawal Askan Wi led by Abdourahim AGNE.
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Senegal Legislative Ballot 2012 Mouvement Citoyen pour la Refondation Nationale
A general election was held in Senegal on 1 July 2012. This candidate list shows the candidates for Parliament for the Citizen Movement for National Refom (Mouvement Citoyen pour la Refondation Nationale) led by El Hadji Mansor SY.
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Senegal Legislative Ballot 2012 Convergence Partriotique Pour la Justice et L'equite
A general election was held in Senegal on 1 July 2012. This candidate list shows the candidates for Parliament for the Patriotic Convergence for Justice and Equality (Covergence Patriotique pour la Justice et L'equite led by Demba DIOP.
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Senegal Legislative Ballot 2012 Les Verts
A general election was held in Senegal on 1 July 2012. This candidate list shows the candidates for Parliament for the Ralloy of the Ecologists of Senegal (Pour un Senegal Vert, Divers et Solidaire respectant l'Environment, la Democratie et les Droits Humains) led by Ousmane Sow HUGHARD.