Sentences with phrase «fair elections in the state»

«But it is Mr. Espaillat, a 14 - year Albany veteran, who has been an outspoken voice for the most crucial reform of all — an independent redistricting commission to create fairer elections in the state.

He also expressed the commission's readiness to conduct credible, free and fair elections in the state.

While pledging to conduct free and fair elections in the state, Agboke informed that INEC in the state was working to ensure that no case of underage voting or foreigner is allowed to register in the continuous voter registration in the state.

The Edo state election and its campaigns have since the beginning of this year resulted into different controversial issues, and the Inspector General of police had reiterated his commitment towards ensuring a violence free and fair election in the state.

In a statement signed by its Chairman and the Executive Chairman of Enugu East of Local Government Area, Hon. Prince Cornelius Nnaji, the Association described the allegations by Ezea as baseless, false, misleading, and a calculated attempt to discredit the integrity of the PDP and competence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in conducting transparent, peaceful and free and fair elections in the state.

Not exact matches

Among those who have criticized Putin in the past is 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, who questioned whether Russia's 2011 elections were «free, fair, transparent» and called for a «full investigation» of the election's irregularities while she was Secretary of State.

According to the Commissioner, the State Government and security agencies will leave no stone unturned in ensuring a free and fair election, while ensuring safety of electoral officials and voters.

Ekiti State governor called on international community to prevail on INEC and the Buhari administration to allow free, fair and credible election in Ekiti State.

Sen. Mike Gianaris decried the potential constitutional amendment that would overhaul the state's redistricting process as «an epic fail» that would have long - lasting impacts on fair elections in New York.

As the public continues to bear the brunt of pain after budget cuts to services, schools, and safety net programs, community leaders came together to demand that our elected leaders in the State Senate and Assembly ensure the priorities of Central New York are met by passing Fair Elections.

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver formally introduced a bill this week that would create a statewide voluntary public matching funds program in New York, calling on fellow legislators to pass the bill and make New York state «the model for the rest of the nation in establishing and preserving fair elections.»

In preparation for the launch of the Fair Elections for New York campaign, a series of events in Albany and across the state are being held to call attention to state legislators» reliance on out - of - district campaign contributions — further evidence of the need for a state public campaign finance system that relies on small donors and local moneIn preparation for the launch of the Fair Elections for New York campaign, a series of events in Albany and across the state are being held to call attention to state legislators» reliance on out - of - district campaign contributions — further evidence of the need for a state public campaign finance system that relies on small donors and local monein Albany and across the state are being held to call attention to state legislators» reliance on out - of - district campaign contributions — further evidence of the need for a state public campaign finance system that relies on small donors and local money.

State Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries reiterated his strong support for public campaign finance in an interview on MSNBC this week, urging fellow state lawmakers to pass the Fair Elections Act before the end of the legislative sesState Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries reiterated his strong support for public campaign finance in an interview on MSNBC this week, urging fellow state lawmakers to pass the Fair Elections Act before the end of the legislative sesstate lawmakers to pass the Fair Elections Act before the end of the legislative session.

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (02/15/2013)(readMedia)-- Community Voices Heard and a number of allied organizations will host a public meeting in Poughkeepsie with federal and state elected officials to discuss issues important to low - income residents of the Hudson Valley, including affordable housing, youth issues, raising the minimum wage, immigration reform, safety net programs, job creation, instituting a Fair Elections system in the state, as well as the federal and state budget.

In Iran, the ruling faction tends to manipulate elections (which aren't necessarily fair, but aren't a one party state either) by disqualifying candidates, rather than by limiting the franchise.

Or, does it include places with one party states that hold elections (which is probably the predominant situation where left wing forces are in control but elections are not fair in some respect)?

«If he were at all interested in running a campaign worthy of a State Senate candidate, the Fair Election Practices Committee's recent ruling that exposed his entire campaign as a lie would make him think twice about going down this road,» Reif continued.

While warning on the consequences of destruction of the legacy of free, fair and credible electoral process bequeathed on Nigeria by Dr Goodluck Jonathan, Governor Fayose said «Nigerians, especially we in Ekiti State are already taking a cue from the Kogi and Bayelsa States experience and are getting prepared for future elections.»

But the spokesman for the APC in Kaduna State, Salisu Tanko - Wusono, claimed that the party's delegate's election was free, credible and fair.

Orji reiterated the commitment of the commission to conduct a free, fair, credible and acceptable election to the people of the state and urged the voters to participate effectively in the election.

«The leadership of the APC in Kaduna would not accept arrogance of power and dictatorship; this is our state and we are sending this message very clear to the political adviser and his principal that we will not compromise, we need free fair and credible election,» Sani said.

At our state conference last month, we overwhelmingly passed resolutions supporting guaranteed healthcare as a human right, free public education from pre-K through college or trade school, a living wage and fair compensation for all, investments in environmental protection and renewable energy, restoration of voting rights to former felons, public financing of elections to eradicate the corrupting influence of big money in politics, and other policies that serve the people.

«Some of the observers are already seeing the APC led federal government as incapable and lacking the capacity to conduct a free, fair and credible election in a State as small as Bayelsa.

Given the competiveness of the Senate races in each red state, it's fair to conclude that the GOP candidates (Sen. Roy Blunt in Missouri and Rep. Todd Young in Indiana) are badly underperforming Trump, though each faces an opponent Democrats consider among their strongest of the election cycle.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R), who has called for a nonpartisan commission to draw congressional and state legislative districts, called the ruling «a tremendous step forward in the fight for free and fair elections.»

Tat stated that the interest of U.S was to ensure that a free and fair election is being conducted in order to set a higher standard in organisation of election in the country.

«A system of Fair Elections can finally begin to truly restore the public's trust in our state government and prove that Albany can be accountable and responsive to New York's 99 %.»

The DPP urged the court to exercise its discretion in favour of the state because Aluko had given evidence under cross examination that the election which brought Fayose into power was free, fair and credible devoid of military harassment.

He lamented that the legacy of free, fair and credible elections bequeathed on Nigeria by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) government of Dr Goodluck Jonathan was already being destroyed by the President Muhammadu Buhari led All Progressives Congress (APC) government owing to the APC's desperation to take over all States in the country by crude means.

According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tunji Bello on behalf of the State Governor, the government said the holiday was in honour of the ideals which June 12, 1993 Presidential election represents being a day that the country experienced an election that was adjudged as the freest and fairest in Nigeria's history.

Fair Elections for New York plans rallies around the state this month to be held in Buffalo and Manhattan, alogn with other events scheduled in Syracuse and Clinton.

As the 2016 governorship election in Edo State beckons, Mr Anselm Ojezua, the state chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, has warned party leaders to eschew creating tension in the party as a result of their loyalty to any of the governorship aspirants of the party, assuring that the party will be fair to all aspirants during the primaState beckons, Mr Anselm Ojezua, the state chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, has warned party leaders to eschew creating tension in the party as a result of their loyalty to any of the governorship aspirants of the party, assuring that the party will be fair to all aspirants during the primastate chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, has warned party leaders to eschew creating tension in the party as a result of their loyalty to any of the governorship aspirants of the party, assuring that the party will be fair to all aspirants during the primaries.

During a sit - down at the State Fair this afternoon with YNN's fantastic Bill Carey, Gov. David Paterson reiterated his pledge to bring the Legislature back to Albany prior to the November elections in hopes of getting lawmakers on the record on his property tax cap proposal.

Governor Ganduje, on Friday while addressing State House journalists after meeting President Buhari, said the All Progressives Congress was determined to ensure a free and fair election in Rivers because having such «is not normal in that part of the country.»

Like in Ondo state we must ensure have a free and fair elections.

He said, «the open display of contempt for free, fair and transparent election by the All Progressives Congress (APC) government of President Muhammadu Buhari as being witnessed in Rivers State presently is capable of setting Nigeria on the path of anarchy.»

In his letter, Laufer argues Sugarman or someone at the state Board of Elections may have broken the law by leaking the memo, which could constitute interference with an ongoing law enforcement investigation, or could deprive people of their right to a fair trial.

We can not be the fairest big city in America if we have some of the most unfair and exclusionary election laws of any state in the country.

Some of the other priorities that PPG will be urging state and local government to act on this year include fair elections in the City of Buffalo, raising the age of criminal responsibility in New York State, community policing and paid family lstate and local government to act on this year include fair elections in the City of Buffalo, raising the age of criminal responsibility in New York State, community policing and paid family lState, community policing and paid family leave.

According to Omotosho, «is it not curious and, indeed, funny that a sitting governor that was defeated in all the local government areas of Ekiti State in a free and fair election is crying, eight months after and after his case had been dismissed at the election petitions tribunal.»

Furthermore, he warned on the consequences of destruction of the legacy of free, fair and credible electoral process bequeathed to Nigeria by Dr Goodluck Jonathan, saying «Nigerians, especially we in Ekiti State are already taking a cue from the Kogi and Bayelsa States experience and are getting prepared for future elections.»

One appreciates the fact that the elections were adjudged peaceful, credible, free and fair by not only the independent monitors but also by 37 out of 40 registered political parties in the state.

«As reflected in the State's papers filed last week, the Governor will announce the date for the Special Election for New York's 11th Congressional District shortly, consistent with our constitutional obligation and in a manner that balances both the economic impact of the election as well as the need for fair representation,» a spokeswoman for Cuomo, Melissa Derosa, said in aElection for New York's 11th Congressional District shortly, consistent with our constitutional obligation and in a manner that balances both the economic impact of the election as well as the need for fair representation,» a spokeswoman for Cuomo, Melissa Derosa, said in aelection as well as the need for fair representation,» a spokeswoman for Cuomo, Melissa Derosa, said in an email.

The APC chieftain assured that the party will win any free, fair and credible election in the state, as «the party is well grounded and has the candidates who are widely accepted and responsible.»

Addressing a press conference in Enugu, the political parties in a statement signed by their state chairmen, congratulated the ENSIEC for the peaceful, free and fair conduct of the elections across the 260 electoral wards of the state.

At a news conference in Abeokuta on Sunday, where 11 state chairmen of different political parties in the state were present, the body, who spoke through its chairman, Moshood Adesina, said, «The outcome of the election, as announced by OGSIEC, is a true and fair representation of the performance of the different political parties that participated in the process.»

Diane Russell, a Portland state representative who had promoted ranked choice across the country for Fair Vote, the national election reform advocacy group, helped convince officials in her home city to embrace it for mayoral elections in 2010, and began pushing for it at the State Hstate representative who had promoted ranked choice across the country for Fair Vote, the national election reform advocacy group, helped convince officials in her home city to embrace it for mayoral elections in 2010, and began pushing for it at the State HState House.

In his words at the public hearing on constitution and electoral reform held at Ogun State Cultural Centre, Abeokuta today, Governor Fayose said; «Even when it inherited a working system that conducted elections adjudged as free and fair by local and international communities, INEC has failed consistently to replicate the inherited working system due to overzealousness and rabid passion to work as appendage of the federal government.

Twice, I defeated incumbents to become the Governor of Ekiti State and I am confident that with your support as my party leaders and supporters, I will defeat the incumbent President, Muhammadu Buhari, in a free and fair election.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Congress Committee, Hon. Useni Adamu, said that there were in the state to conduct a transparent and fair election for new officers in the state chapter of the party.