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Tawakul Karman, a Yemeni activist who won the Noble peace prize, addresses an election rally in Kuwait City held by Dr. Aseel Al-Awadhi (L), one of 24 women running in Kuwait's Feb. 2, 2012 parliamentary elections. Karman made a surprise appearance at the opening of the election HQ of Al-Awadhi who is among a total of 340 candidates taking part in the polls for a new 50-seat National Assembly (parliament).
توكل كرمان، الناشطة اليمنية الحاصلة على جائزة نوبل للسلام، تخاطب حشداً انتخابياً في مدينة الكويت أقامته د. أسيل العوضي (إلى اليسار)، واحدة من بين 24 امرأة يخضن الانتخابات البرلمانية القادمة يوم 2/2/2012. وقامت كرمان بظهور مفاجئ في افتتاح المقر الانتخابي للعوضي، التي تتنافس في الدائرة الثالثة في الكويت، وهي من بين مجموع 340 متنافساً يشاركون في الاقتراع الذي يجري لاختيار 50 عضو لمجلس الأمة
The people of Somaliland Republic have shown to the outside world their value, belief and exceptional quality with respect to dealing and embrace of universal democratic norms and values. The way in which Somaliland voters behaved during local council elections, how they exercised their constitutional rights and how they respected the rule of was a well-expressed, admirable and powerful message to the world. All in all, the way in which the Somaliland people have fulfilled their civic duties was a wonder worthy phenomenon in the entire African continent
Mayoral election in Covington. Three candidates. Unfortunately, the outcome was not in a direction I would have wanted.
Once the election is over, the results is long expected and each side dispute the counting and the legitimacy of the other one , the fight even goes in the street late at night...
so that it will finally be a Court of Justice that will determine the winner...
here, the colorado headquarters while supporters of Castigliony are gathering to protest against some irregularities in the counting...
Election 2008 = Last minute door knocking in Philly, 1000 people at my apt and one big dance party down on St. Marks Place. Best. Election. Ever.
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The Chairman of the Board of the Kuwait Transparency Society, Dr. Salah Mohammad Al-Ghazali (R), holding some elections-related items during a meeting with volunteers in Kuwait City. About 30 international observers, mostly from the Arab Network for Election Democracy, will monitor the election, along with 300 local volunteers. About 30 international observers and 300 local volunteers will monitor the election in which more than 400,000 Kuwaiti men and women are eligible to vote to elect a new 50-member National Assembly (parliament).
Additional election officers with Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova, and Electoral Board Chairman Seth Stark, Vice Chairman Brian Schoeneman, Secretary Carol Ann Coryell, and General Registrar Cameron Quinn.
Map showing the assemble constituenctis in Bangalore for Elections 2008. (as per the recommendations of the Delimitation Comission)
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Supporters of defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavi protest in Tehran June 20, 2009. Mousavi said on Saturday he was "ready for martyrdom" in leading protests that have shaken the Islamic Republic and brought warnings of bloodshed from Iran's Supreme Leader. REUTERS/Demotix (IRAN ELECTIONS POLITICS CONFLICT)
Kuwaiti Minister of Information Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah talks to reporters after touring polling stations in Kuwait City during the Feb. 2 , 2012 parliamentary elections.The information minister expressed optimism that the elections would lead up to the creation of a parliament that would deliver and push forward the development agenda, according to local media. A total of 400,296 Kuwaiti men and women are eligible to vote to choose from among some 285 candidates, including more than 20 women candidates, for a new 50-seat parliament.
Election Day: Mozambique 2009
Dr Ahmad Tejan Kabbah, Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group watches a voter in Boane
This is what we did today after we voted.
I took Nate with me to the vote.
We stood in line and I felt powerful.
I felt like we could make a difference -- him and I.
As we stood in line, he kept asking,
"Where's Obama, mama?"
"Where's Barack?"
People looked over and smiled.
I felt a connection with my fellow Americans...
regardless of party.
I felt a connection which involves being a part of such an important and meaningful process.
Involving my opinion.
My choice.
As I stood behind the white cardboard booth, scribbling inside the lines of my little Democratic circles, I looked down at my son and almost cried.
He wanted to help me.
I told him he could help me push the ballot into the box and after I completed the ballot, I slid it into the manilla folder and handed it to him.
We stood in the ballot line and he asked about Obama again.
We reached the front of the line and as I handed him the ballot and tried to explain to him how to slide it into the scanning system,
I couldn't get the words out.
Knowing that if I were to provide him with instruction, that I would've started to cry.
I took a deep breath.
All I could get out was, "Push it in , sweetie."
And, he did.
And then, I teared up, thanked the volunteers and walked over to the African American woman handing out the "I Voted." stickers.
I looked at her with a secret smile...
her doing the same.
She gave me and Nate a sticker and just kept smiling.
A knowing smile.
A smiles that says, a new day has come.
I walked out knowing that she was right.
Today is a new day.
Tomorrow even moreso.
I felt so much pride to have my son join me on what I know will be one of the most historical days of my (and his) lifetime.
Election Day in Richfield, Oct. 12, 1873. That's the Chandler & Phillips Grocery Wagon, in front of the D.E. Shepard Tin Shop, with Alonzo Chandler holding the reigns. The tin shop was located on the NW corner of Streetsboro Rd. (303) and Broadview Rd. (176), just west of Triangle Park (Veterans Memorial Park). Chandler was listed in the 1870 census as a grocer in West Richfield.
Location of photo: Early Richfield Pictures
In-person absentee voting for the Nov. 6 General Election began today at the Government Center and will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at seven satellite locations throughout the county. Information on hours and satellite locations is online at: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/absentee.htm.
The last day to absentee vote in-person is Saturday, Nov. 3.
Before voting, remember to check your voter registration online at www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/PublicSite/Public/FT2/Publ... or call 703-222-0776 (TTY 711).
You must update your registration if you have moved or changed your name. The deadline for voter registration or registration changes is Monday, Oct. 15.
Fairfax County Voter Information: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/ and Metro D.C. Voter Information: www.metrodcvote.org/.