Elections

Federal judge: Stop Clayton BOE elections immediately

24 May 2012

A federal judge has ordered Clayton County elections officials to postpone indefinitely the elections for five seats on the county’s nine-member school board because their districts are based on 12-year old population data and likely violate the U.S. Constitution.

Madagascar vote must be well prepared: ex-mediator

24 May 2012

Elections to end a three year political crisis in Madagascar have to be well prepared and credible so that the outcome is internationally accepted, a former mediator said on Thursday.

Quebec elections watchdog warns student groups: Respect spending rules

24 May 2012

MONTREAL - Quebec's striking student groups have been warned to respect provincial election laws if they want to make good on their promise to help defeat Jean Charest's Liberal government.