Electoral Commission.
Oversight body of the conduct of elections and constituencies in Ireland
- Reports this week
- 6
- Active events
- 4
- Connections
- 47
What's happening
Active this week
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Jonathan Asante called for a review of Electoral Commission appointments amid criticism regarding NPP's actions in Ghana.Some support2 reports
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The National Resistance Movement submits candidate details to the Electoral Commission, while Richard Todwong addresses party discipline.Some support3 reports
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Haley announced the capabilities for digital roll updates by the Electoral Commission.Some support1 report
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Affi Agbenyo was appointed as Commissioner of the National Development Planning Commission.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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A Supreme Court ruling is affecting the composition of the Oireachtas, prompting the Electoral Commission to research new constituencies.Some support1 report
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A briefing involving the Electoral Commission was held in Centurion on September 2nd.Some support1 report
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The Electoral Commission of South Africa is managing voter registration while Velenkosini Hlabisa serves as a minister.Some support2 reports
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Paul Barker criticized the Electoral Commission for failing to implement necessary electoral reforms, which Parliament had previously recommended.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Elections are underway in the Bunyoro region, while Museveni remains the NRM's National Chairperson.Some support1 report
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The National Unity Platform (NUP) challenged the Electoral Commission (EC) regarding the withdrawal of funding.Some support1 report
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Ross Frenett, a native of Cork, Ireland, was appointed to the Electoral Commission, which is involved in projects like Moonshot using AI to counter disinformation.Some support1 report
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Live Nation hosted a pilot initiative in Ireland, which was funded by the Electoral Commission.Some support1 report
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Conflicting applications led to the cancellation of registration for the Irish Freedom Party due to issues handled by the Electoral Commission.Some support1 report
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Population growth necessitates electoral boundary changes.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Hela has successfully separated from Southern Highlands and is now managing its own elections with the Electoral Commission.Some support1 report
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Election count procedures were confirmed regarding electorate figures, with the count held at the RDS facility in Dublin.Some support1 report
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Around Electoral Commission this week
News at the entities that move Electoral Commission most-
Ahmed al-Sharaa StructuralAl-Sharaa's administration implemented curriculum changes in Syria, utilizing UNESCO standards.Moves Electoral Commission
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Mahama StructuralMahama plans a $10 billion investment in Ghana.Moves Electoral Commission
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National Resistance Movement OperationalA court order has initiated an election recount involving Mary Babirye and the National Resistance Movement.Moves Electoral Commission
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Zambia StructuralWheat blast has been confirmed in Zambia, posing a threat to Tanzania, while researchers trained Tanzanian scientists on new disease assays.Moves Electoral Commission
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parliament StructuralParliament gave a favorable opinion to Sorin Costreie.Moves Electoral Commission
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Sitiveni Rabuka StructuralNata submitted to a committee regarding constitutional matters in Fiji, with Sitiveni Rabuka present.Moves Electoral Commission
Connections
The 40 strongest of 47, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Ahmed al-Sharaa Structural
The Electoral Commission was formally established and given its function through an appointment made by the President.
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Reform UK Structural
Reform UK is subject to funding rules and regulations enforced by the Electoral Commission.
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Mahama Structural
Mahama exercised political influence over the Electoral Commission by placing an individual in its leadership.
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Zambia Structural
The Electoral Commission's operational capacity and mandate are structurally dependent on the political and security environment of Zambia.
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parliament Structural
The Electoral Commission operates under the framework and recommendations regarding electoral reforms established by Parliament.
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Sitiveni Rabuka Structural
Rabuka's government relies on the Electoral Commission, which he actively engages to request regulatory actions.
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Oireachtas Structural
The Electoral Commission defines the constituencies necessary for the Oireachtas to operate.
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high court Structural
The Electoral Commission's declarations regarding election outcomes are formally subject to review by the high court.
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TikTok Operational
The Electoral Commission collaborates with TikTok to launch an in-app Election Centre.
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National Resistance Movement Operational
NRM submits candidate details to EC for the electoral process.
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House of Commons Structural
The electoral body (B) manages the processes necessary for the geographic and demographic composition of the legislative body (A).
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Labour Party Operational
The Labour Party referred a specific case to the Electoral Commission.
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Lal Operational
Lal is actively attempting to bar the Electoral Commission from participation in a referendum.
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Live Nation Entertainment Transactional
A specific, one-time financial transaction occurred where the Electoral Commission paid a firm €184k for a pilot initiative.
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New Patriotic Party Operational
The New Patriotic Party actively challenges the composition and function of the Electoral Commission.
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National Assembly Structural
The Electoral Commission formally allocates seats to the National Assembly, establishing a functional dependency.
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Powys Operational
The Electoral Commission conducted a pilot evaluation within the administrative area of Powys.
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Paul Barker Operational
Paul Barker criticizes the Electoral Commission for its lack of reform implementation.
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National Unity Platform Operational
NUP challenged the Electoral Commission's decision regarding funding withdrawal.
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Bunyoro Shared context
The Electoral Commission operates within the jurisdiction of the Bunyoro region to conduct elections.
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Jonathan Asante Operational
Jonathan Asante called for a review of commission appointments at the Electoral Commission.
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Newport Operational
The Electoral Commission conducted a pilot evaluation within the geographical boundaries of Newport.
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Uganda Shared context
The Electoral Commission operates within Uganda to organize by-elections.
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Joseph Burke Operational
Joseph Burke operates in a functional capacity regarding the Electoral Commission's work on electorate figures.
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Metropolitan Police Operational
The bodies are functionally linked through the investigation of electoral funding sources and donations.
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Gavan Reilly Shared context
Gavan Reilly is observed discussing data relevant to the Electoral Commission's political functions.
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Dublin Shared context
The Electoral Commission operates within the jurisdiction of Dublin Central, overseeing local elections.
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supreme court Structural
The Supreme Court mandates compliance with constitutional requirements for the Electoral Commission.
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Brian Mundubile Operational
Brian Mundubile formally challenged the election results produced by the Electoral Commission.
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Eve Martin Operational
Eve Martin actively worked with the Electoral Commission to elect Class Representatives.
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Centurion Shared context
The Electoral Commission utilized Centurion as the location for a briefing.
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Hela Operational
The Electoral Commission and Hela coordinate activities related to elections.
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Carmarthenshire Shared context
The Electoral Commission is conducting a pilot evaluation within the geographical area of Carmarthenshire.
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Fiji Shared context
Electoral Commission operates within Fiji's political context, specifically regarding the referendum process.
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South Africa Shared context
The Electoral Commission operates within the context of South Africa to manage voter registration.
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Wales Shared context
The Electoral Commission conducts electoral planning activities within the jurisdiction of Wales.
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Haley Mentioned together
Haley is co-mentioned with the Electoral Commission in the context of electoral processes.
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Ghana Shared context
The Electoral Commission operates within the jurisdiction of Ghana.
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Gwynedd Structural
The Electoral Commission evaluates pilot programs within the administrative area of Gwynedd.
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Lusaka Shared context
The Electoral Commission conducted official business in the city of Lusaka.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
4 events- Jonathan Asante called for a review of Electoral Commission appointments amid criticism regarding NPP's actions in Ghana.
- Haley announced the capabilities for digital roll updates by the Electoral Commission.
- Affi Agbenyo was appointed as Commissioner of the National Development Planning Commission.
- TikTok launched an in-app Election Centre in collaboration with the Electoral Commission.
September 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
2 eventsShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
4 events- The National Resistance Movement submits candidate details to the Electoral Commission, while Richard Todwong addresses party discipline.
- Paul Barker criticized the Electoral Commission for failing to implement necessary electoral reforms, which Parliament had previously recommended.
- Elections are underway in the Bunyoro region, while Museveni remains the NRM's National Chairperson.
- The National Unity Platform (NUP) challenged the Electoral Commission (EC) regarding the withdrawal of funding.
June 2026
6 events- Ross Frenett, a native of Cork, Ireland, was appointed to the Electoral Commission, which is involved in projects like Moonshot using AI to counter disinformation.
- Live Nation hosted a pilot initiative in Ireland, which was funded by the Electoral Commission.
- Conflicting applications led to the cancellation of registration for the Irish Freedom Party due to issues handled by the Electoral Commission.
- Population growth necessitates electoral boundary changes.
- Hela has successfully separated from Southern Highlands and is now managing its own elections with the Electoral Commission.
- Election count procedures were confirmed regarding electorate figures, with the count held at the RDS facility in Dublin.