Category Archives: Ikh Khural 2012

Seat Distribution based on Preliminary Results

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Julian Dierkes

Here we combine previous estimates of first-past-the-post and proportional representation seats for a total seat count. Continue reading →

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Preliminary Results from the General Election Commission: Proportional Representation

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Julian Dierkes

In its 15h press conference, the GEC also announced a preliminary breakdown for the party vote that will determine the share of proportional representation in 28 seats. The following parties cleared the 5% minimum vote share that is necessary to … Continue reading →

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Preliminary Results from General Election Commission: First Past the Post

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Julian Dierkes

At 15h this afternoon the General Election Commission held a seemingly interminable press conference announcing preliminary election results. These results continue to be preliminary as some counts have not come in from all election machines (87 counts still missing as … Continue reading →

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DP Calling Races for Majoritarian Seats

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Julian Dierkes

Shortly after 9h this morning, the DP’s Saikhanbileg, head of its parliamentary faction, listed the results of the 48 first-past-the-post seats that are up for grabs. News.mn has the list in Mongolian. Here it is in English (with many thanks … Continue reading →

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Unofficial Results for Majoritarion 48 Seats

Posted on June 28, 2012 by mendee

According to the news.mn, here is some initial results for the majoritarian 48 seats: MPP – 23 DP – 20 MPRP-coalition – 2 Independent – 3 Female – 6 (4-DP, 1-MPP (former MP), 1-MPRP-coalition) Incoming Businessmen – 5 Official results … Continue reading →

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Pure Speculation, Informed.

Posted on June 28, 2012 by miliate

Julian and I arrived at the polling station nearest my apartment building at 7:45pm to observe closing. The room was a major lecture hall for the Geology/Geography institute of the Mongolian National University and as such had its own contribution … Continue reading →

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Low Voter Turnout

Posted on June 28, 2012 by D.Byambajav

The 2012 Ikh Khural Election saw the lowest rate of voter turnout in years: 65.24%. Voter Turnout in Ikh Khural Elections since 1992 1992 — 95.6% 1996 — 92.1% 2000 — 82.4% 2004 — 80.6% 2008 — 76.5% 2012 — … Continue reading →

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Brief Election Observation Break Update

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Julian Dierkes

Very quick first observations of the Mongolian election. Continue reading →

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Monitoring the Election

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Julian Dierkes

The weakest point of the current election law in Mongolia is probably the voter registration process and this will thus be an area of focus for election monitors. Continue reading →

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Coalition Speculation

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Julian Dierkes

The MPRP as a coalition partner to the DP or MPP? Really? Continue reading →

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MPRP Vote as Indication of Populism

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Julian Dierkes

The MPRP is Enkhbayar’s party and its appeal is populist. Continue reading →

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The Significance of the Ulaanbaatar City Council Election

Posted on June 26, 2012 by D.Byambajav

The city council election in Ulaanbaatar has gained in significance with its concurrent date with the national election. Continue reading →

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Update on Election Expectations

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Julian Dierkes

Corruption apparently not on top of Mongolian voters’ minds. Continue reading →

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Impressions for the DP Rally in Yarmag

Posted on June 25, 2012 by miliate

Julian and I have just returned from the Democratic Party Rally in Yarmag, Han-Uul District where the party’s two Parliamentary candidates L. Bold and Ts. Oyungerel as well as E. Bat-Uul, running for UB Parliament, made speeches in support of … Continue reading →

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Election Songs of Parties

Posted on June 24, 2012 by mendee

Campaign songs of major Mongolian parties. Continue reading →

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