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Saint Lucia The House of Assembly ( Elections) Act No. 8 of 1979
Saint Lucia The House of Assembly ( Elections) Act No. 8 of 1979
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Ballot
Saint Lucia Parliamentary Ballot 1979
Envelopes used for the transport of ballots and electoral materials for the 2 July 1979 general election in St. Lucia. The main parties in the election were the Saint Lucia Labour Party and the United Workers Party.
Election Material
Ballot
Saint Lucia Parliamentary Ballot 1979
Sample ballot paper used for the 2 July 1979 general election in Saint Lucia. The main parties in the election were the Saint Lucia Labour Party and the United Workers Party.
Election Material
Ballot
Saint Lucia General Election Ballot 1987
Sample ballot for the 6 April 1987 general election in Saint Lucia. The main parties in the election were the United Workers Party, the Saint Lucia Labour Party, and the Progressive Labour Party.
Election FAQ
Elections in Ukraine: October 28 Parliamentary Elections
On October 28, Ukrainians will go to the polls to fill 450 seats in the country’s national legislature, the Verkhovna Rada. These parliamentary elections will be the first since 2002 to be held under a mixed system of single-member districts and party lists’ proportional representation, marking a significant shift in Ukraine’s legislative structure.
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Feature
Myanmar’s Election Commission Takes Steps to Achieve Gender Equality and Include Voters with Disabilities
After five decades of military rule, Myanmar has initiated an ongoing process of democratic reform, opening new and significant political space. However, persons with disabilities in Myanmar still face numerous obstacles in accessing their right to vote, and, at only 6.8 percent, Myanmar has one of the lowest percentages of women in parliament in the region.
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A Rights-Based Approach to Electoral Security
In India, Maoist rebels killed 14 people in attacks in Chhattisgarh state as part of a campaign of violence aimed at disrupting the ongoing five-week national election in the world’s most populous democracy. Similarly, in the days leading up to the April 5 presidential election in Afghanistan, the Taliban unleashed a campaign of violence to discredit the electoral process and keep voters from the polls. Many hope this election will be known for delivering the first peaceful transfer of power in the country’s history.
Election FAQ
Elections in Ukraine: May 25 Early Presidential Election
The new, reformist government that came to power in Ukraine after the violent clashes that led to former President Viktor Yanukovych fleeing the country, scheduled an early presidential election for May 25.
Election FAQ
Elections in Ukraine: October 26 Early Parliamentary Elections
Although parliamentary elections in Ukraine were not scheduled until 2017, President Petro Poroshenko dissolved Parliament in August – after several parties in the governing coalition withdrew – and called for early elections.
News & Updates
Feature
IFES Supports Efforts to Promote Women’s Engagement in Elections in Myanmar
In Myanmar, there is a significant gap between men and women’s engagement in elections, politics and governance. There is much work to be done to ensure gender equality in the electoral process. The Union Election Commission of Myanmar (UEC), with support from the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is working on a number of initiatives to better incorporate women into the process.