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Category Archives: Ikh Khural 2012
Seat Distribution based on Preliminary Results
Here we combine previous estimates of first-past-the-post and proportional representation seats for a total seat count. Continue reading
Posted in Elections, Ikh Khural 2012, Party Politics
Tagged Brandon Miliate, Julian Dierkes
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Preliminary Results from the General Election Commission: Proportional Representation
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
Preliminary Results from General Election Commission: First Past the Post
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
DP Calling Races for Majoritarian Seats
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
Posted in Democratic Party, Elections, Ikh Khural 2012, Mongolian People's Party
Tagged Julian Dierkes
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Unofficial Results for Majoritarion 48 Seats
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
Pure Speculation, Informed.
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
Posted in Democracy, Democratic Party, Elections, Ikh Khural 2012, Party Politics, Politics
Tagged Brandon Miliate
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Low Voter Turnout
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
Brief Election Observation Break Update
Very quick first observations of the Mongolian election. Continue reading
Monitoring the Election
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
Posted in Corruption, Democracy, Elections, Ikh Khural 2012, JD Democratization, Party Politics, Politics
Tagged Julian Dierkes
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Coalition Speculation
The MPRP as a coalition partner to the DP or MPP? Really? Continue reading
MPRP Vote as Indication of Populism
The MPRP is Enkhbayar’s party and its appeal is populist. Continue reading
Posted in Elections, Ikh Khural 2012, International Relations, JD Democratization, Mining, Nationalism, Party Politics, Politics, Populism
Tagged Julian Dierkes
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The Significance of the Ulaanbaatar City Council Election
The city council election in Ulaanbaatar has gained in significance with its concurrent date with the national election. Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Democratic Party, Elections, Ikh Khural 2012, Mongolian People's Party, Ulaanbaatar
Tagged BYAMBAJAV Dalaibuyan
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Update on Election Expectations
Corruption apparently not on top of Mongolian voters’ minds. Continue reading
Impressions for the DP Rally in Yarmag
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
Posted in China, Corruption, Democracy, Democratic Party, Elections, Ikh Khural 2012, Mongolia and ..., Party Politics, Politics, Ulaanbaatar
Tagged Brandon Miliate
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Election Songs of Parties
Campaign songs of major Mongolian parties. Continue reading