51.   A new electoral law being drafted would set up the commission early next year, Mokhehle told the National Assembly.

52.   A new electoral law, which among other things establishes a runoff election system, went into effect Tuesday in the Dominican Republic.

53.   A Kyrgyz opposition leader launched an effort to impeach President Askar Akayev on Tuesday, accusing him of betraying the country and breaking electoral laws.

54.   Ahead of presidential elections in March, he has cracked down on the opposition and pushed through legislation tightening security and electoral laws that favor his party.

55.   Also potentially discouraging is a new electoral law that restricts hours for voting.

56.   Also in his speech, Habibie asked on all political parties to compete fairly, obey new electoral laws during the forthcoming campaign and accept the eventual result.

57.   An Organization of American States observer team said the council violated electoral law, and the pro-government Lavalas Political Organization party announced it would boycott a second round.

58.   At least a year is required to enact new electoral laws and allow new parties to be formed.

59.   Berlusconi blamed lack of attention by the media and a recent electoral law limiting political advertising on television.

60.   Brazilian electoral law stipulates that public office holders wanting to take part in an election must resign at least six months earlier.