Jordan
- Boundary Delimitation
- Direct Democracy
- Electoral Management
- Electoral Systems
- Legislative Framework
- Media and Elections
- Parties and Candidates
- Vote Counting
- Voter Education
- Voting Operations
- Voter Registration
Boundary Delimitation
BD01 Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
b. No, existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used
Comments: Constituency: Every part of the Kingdom for which a seat or more in the Deputies has been designated in accordance with the provisions of this Law.
Source: Law of Election to the House of Deputies, Article 2. Updated on Feb 23, 2008
Last updated: 2008-02-26 16:20:37 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
c. Compactness of constituencies
e. Geographic size of district
g. Other
Source: UJRC - DRI Report on Assessment of the Electoral Frame Work in Jordan. p18 Mr. Hussein Abu Rumman, Research and expert in Elections and Political Parties in Jordan. Updated Feb. 25, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-02-26 16:20:37 UTC
BD05 The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
b. Executive
Comments: Prime Ministry The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan shall be divided into a number of constituencies, and deputy seats allocated for each thereof shall be determined under a regulation issued for this purpose.
Source: Law of Election to the House of Deputies, Article 52. Updated on Feb. 25, 2008
Last updated: 2008-02-26 16:20:37 UTC
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Riva Matar
b. Job Title: Researcher
c. Organisation: ANND
d. Contact Address. Ashrafieh – Beirut - Lebanon
e. Telephone: 03/ 48 47 78
g. Email: rivamatar@hotmail.com
Last updated: 2005-05-01 18:57:38 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
a. not applicable
Last updated: 2008-02-16 12:34:31 UTC
DD126 What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
a. not applicable
Last updated: 2008-02-16 12:34:31 UTC
DD127 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Source: constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-01 19:49:57 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
Last updated: 2008-02-16 12:34:31 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
Last updated: 2008-02-16 12:34:31 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-01 18:59:34 UTC
DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-01 18:59:52 UTC
DD19 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-01 19:00:22 UTC
DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-01 19:00:42 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
k. None
Comments: They are not discussed on the national level, only in the government
Source: Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-01 19:03:55 UTC
DD28 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
k. None
Comments: They are not discussed on the national level, only in the government
Source: Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-01 19:04:26 UTC
DD29 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
k. None
Comments: They are not discussed on the national level, only in the government
Source: Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-01 19:04:59 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
d. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2008-02-16 12:34:31 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
d. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2008-02-16 12:34:31 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
c. Never
Comments: The King has the final decision
Source: constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-01 19:14:03 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
a. not applicable
Last updated: 2008-02-16 12:34:31 UTC
DD70 If a separate ballot to replace an individual who has been recalled takes place, how soon after the recall ballot is it held?
a. not applicable
Last updated: 2008-02-16 12:34:31 UTC
DD72 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2008-02-16 12:34:31 UTC
DD73 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2008-02-16 12:34:31 UTC
DD74 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a citizens' initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2008-02-16 12:34:31 UTC
DD75 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an agenda initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2008-02-16 12:34:31 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Superior Committee
c. Telephone +969-6-5622811
d. Facsimile +969-6-5606908
e. Email info@moi.jo
f. Website Address http://www.moi.gov.jo/
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Secretary General of the Ministry of Interior
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections Arabic
Comments: Elections are overseen by the Ministry of Interior, which appoints representatives to organize and monitor election proceedings at the local level.
Source: www.Pogar.org Updated Feb. 26, 2008
Last updated: 2008-02-26 16:15:17 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
Comments: A Higher Commission presided over by the Minister shall be formed to supervise the elections and to decide on all the matters presented by the central committees.
Source: Law of Election to the House of Deputies, Article 23. Updated Feb. 19, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-02-26 16:15:17 UTC
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
g. Other
Comments: Ministry of Interior. Elections are overseen by the Ministry of Interior, which appoints representatives to organize and monitor election proceedings at the local level.
Source: Law of Election to the House of Deputies, Article 23. Pogar.org Updated Feb. 19, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-02-26 16:15:17 UTC
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
g. Other
Comments: Ministry of Interior.
Source: Law of Election to the House of Deputies, Article 23. Pogar.org Updated Feb. 19, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-02-26 16:15:17 UTC
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
a. For the election period only
Comments: A Higher Commission presided over by the Minister shall be formed to supervise the elections and to decide on all the matters presented by the central committees.
Source: Law of Election to the House of Deputies, Article 23. Updated Feb. 26, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-02-26 16:15:17 UTC
EM08 According to official sources, what was the estimated overall cost (in US dollars if available) of the most recent national elections?
Last updated: 2008-02-19 22:03:07 UTC
EM09 What was the total number of registered voters or, where there was no voter roll, the estimated number of eligible voters?
a. Total number: Of Jordan's 5.4 million citizens, Number of registered electors 2,325,496 and actual Voters were 1,221,682 (52.53 %)
Last updated: 2008-02-19 22:03:07 UTC
Electoral Systems
ES01 How is the Head of State selected?
g. Inherited monarchy
Comments: The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is an independent sovereign Arab State. It is indivisible and inalienable and no part of it may be ceded. The people of Jordan form a part of the Arab Nation, and its system of government is parliamentary with a hereditary monarchy.
Source: Constitution of Jordan, Chapter 1, Article 1. Updated on Feb. 13, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-02-26 17:10:24 UTC
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
e. Appointed
Comments: Appointed by the king.
Source: Constitution, Chapter 4, Article 35. Updated on Feb. 13, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-02-26 17:10:24 UTC
ES03 Does the country have a president?
b. No
Comments: The King is the Head of the State and is immune from any liability and responsibility.
Source: Constitution, Chapter 1, Article 30. Updated on Feb. 13, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-02-26 17:10:24 UTC
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
b. Two chambers
Comments: The bicameral parliament (Majlis Al-Umma) consists of a House of Notables (The Senate) and a House of Representatives (the Chamber of Deputies).
Source: Constitution, Chapter 3, Article 25. Updated on Feb. 17, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-02-26 17:10:24 UTC
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
f. Single Non-Transferable Vote
Comments: The Chamber of Deputies shall consist of members elected by secret ballot in a general direct election and in accordance with the provisions of an Electoral Law.
Source: Constitution, Chapter 5, Article 67. Updated on Feb. 17, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-02-26 17:10:24 UTC
ES11 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
a. Nationality or ethnic groups - proportion of total seats (%) 11%
b. Women - proportion of total seats (%) 5.5%
Last updated: 2008-02-13 13:12:48 UTC
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
b. Separate legislation
Comments: Elections to the House of Representatives are governed by the Law of Election to the House of Deputies, No. 34 of 2001.
Source: Law of Election to the House of Deputies no. 34 of 2001 Updated on Feb. 19, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-02-26 16:14:24 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
Comments: This law shall be called the (Law of Election to the House of Deputies for the Year 2001), and shall become effective as of the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Source: Law of Election to the House of Deputies no. 34 of 2001, Article 1. Elections to the House of Representatives are governed by the Law of Election to the House of Deputies, No. 22 of 1986. www.Pogar.org Updated on Feb. 19, 2008
Last updated: 2008-02-26 16:14:24 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Comments: Voting is not mandatory, and the right was extended to all Jordanian citizens over the age of 18
Source: http://www.pogar.org Updated on Feb. 17, 2008
Last updated: 2008-02-26 16:14:24 UTC
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Riva Matar
b. Job Title: Researcher
c. Organisation: ANND
d. Contact Address: Ashrafieh – Beirut - Lebanon
e. Telephone: 03/ 48 47 78
g. Email: rivamatar@hotmail.com
Last updated: 2005-05-08 17:11:54 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
a. a
Last updated: 2008-02-25 14:23:52 UTC
ME13 What are the laws, if any, which govern the operations of the public broadcaster?
Specify the date of the latest version (including latest amendments)
a. NA
Last updated: 2008-02-25 14:23:52 UTC
ME18 What are the laws, if any, that provide for the safeguards for editorial autonomy in relation to the public broadcaster(s)?
a. a
Last updated: 2008-02-25 14:23:52 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
a. NA
Last updated: 2008-02-25 14:23:52 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
a. a
Last updated: 2008-02-25 14:23:52 UTC
ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
a. Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments: According to the provisions of this Law, Election publicity shall be free and every Candidate may resort thereto from the date of accepting his/her candidature.
Source: Law of Election to the House of Deputies, Article 17. UJRC - DRI Report on Assessment of the Electoral Frame Work in Jordan. Updated on Feb. 25, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-02-26 17:05:22 UTC
ME38 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
b. The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising X
Comments: According to the provisions of this Law, Election publicity shall be free and every Candidate may resort thereto from the date of accepting his/her candidature.
Source: Law of Election to the House of Deputies, Article 17. Updated on Feb. 25, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-02-26 17:05:22 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
Last updated: 2008-02-25 14:23:52 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
b. There are no laws in this regard X
Last updated: 2008-02-25 14:23:52 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
a. ......... NA
Last updated: 2008-02-25 14:23:52 UTC
ME58 How does this maximum amount (identified in question C.15.1) affect the political participation of smaller or newly formed parties?
Last updated: 2008-02-25 14:23:52 UTC
ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
c. No
Comments: Speeches, publications, advertisements, and other election publicity shall not include, directly or indirectly, any insinuation or stander of any candidate, or agitate sectarian, tribal or regional bias or any discrimination among the various groups of citizen.
Source: Law of Election to the House of Deputies, Article 18. Updated on Feb. 25, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-02-26 17:05:22 UTC
ME60 What legal requirements, if any, regulate the participation of candidates or party representatives in media debates?
a. ......... NA
Last updated: 2008-02-25 14:23:52 UTC
ME62 What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
b. 2-3 days
Comments: The Minister shall announce the general results of the election within no later than two days as from the receipt of relevant records. These general results shall be published in the Official Gazette.
Source: Law of Election to the House of Deputies, Article 46. Updated on Feb. 25, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-02-26 17:05:22 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
b. Deposit requirement (specify amount)
Comments: Anyone wishing to nominate him/herself for membership in the House of Deputies shall pay the Treasury Director in the Constituency in which he wishes to nominate him/herself the amount of (JD 500) five hundred Jordanian dinars which shall be entered as income for the Treasury and shall not be returnable.
Source: Law of Election to the House of Deputies, Article 12. Updated on Feb. 25, 2008
Last updated: 2008-03-17 14:02:11 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Comments: The King appoints members of the Senate.
Source: Constitution, Article 36. Updated on Feb. 25, 2008
Last updated: 2008-03-17 14:02:11 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
f. Registration
j. Other
Comments: A candidate for membership to the House of Deputies shall meet the following conditions: - That he has been a Jordanian national for at least ten years. - That he does not claim foreign nationality or protection. - That he is registered in one of the final Electoral Lists. - That he has completed thirty solar years of age on the day the candidature period ends. - That he has not been declared bankrupt and has not been rehabilitated. - That he has not been interdicted and such interdiction had not been removed. - That he has not been sentenced to a prison term exceeding one year for a non-political crime and has not been pardoned. - That he does not have any material interest in any of the Government departments by virtue of a contract other than contracts of land and property tenancy. This does not apply to anyone who is a shareholder in a company owned by more than ten persons. - That he is not retarded or insane. - That he is not a relative to the King to a degree specified by a special legislation. - That he does not belong to any non-Jordanian political body, party or organization.
Source: Law of Election to the House of Deputies, Article 8. Updated on Feb. 25, 2008
Last updated: 2008-03-17 14:02:11 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
j. Other
Comments: The King appoints members of the Senate and appoints the Speaker from amongst them and accepts their resignation. In addition to the requirements prescribed in Article 75 of the present Constitution, a Senator must have completed forty calendar years of age and must belong to one of the following classes: Present and former Prime Ministers and Ministers, persons who had previously held the office of Ambassador, Minister Plenipotentiary, Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, President and judges of the Court of Cassation and of the Civil and Sharia Courts of Appeal, retired military officers of the rank of Lt. General and above, former Deputies who were elected at least twice as deputies, and other similar personalities who enjoy the confidence of the people in view of the services rendered by them to the Nation and the Country.
Source: Constitution, Articles 36 & 64. Updated on Feb. 25, 2008
Last updated: 2008-03-17 14:02:11 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
c. In legislative elections (Chamber 1)
Comments: A candidate for membership to the House of Deputies shall meet the following conditions: - That he has been a Jordanian national for at least ten years. - That he does not claim foreign nationality or protection. - That he is registered in one of the final Electoral Lists. - That he has completed thirty solar years of age on the day the candidature period ends. - That he has not been declared bankrupt and has not been rehabilitated. 5 - That he has not been interdicted and such interdiction had not been removed. - That he has not been sentenced to a prison term exceeding one year for a non-political crime and has not been pardoned. - That he does not have any material interest in any of the Government departments by virtue of a contract other than contracts of land and property tenancy. This does not apply to anyone who is a shareholder in a company owned by more than ten persons. - That he is not retarded or insane. - That he is not a relative to the King to a degree specified by a special legislation. - That he does not belong to any non-Jordanian political body, party or organization.
Source: Law of Election to the House of Deputies, Article 8. Updated on Feb. 25, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-03-17 14:02:11 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
b. Direct
Comments: An item in the state national budget is to be allocated to the funding of political parties. This funding is based on specified terms and conditions that determine the cases of providing or withdrawing funds, and mechanisms of expenditure according to a special regulation.
Source: Political Parties Law for the year no. 19 of 2007, Article 19. Updated Feb. 25, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-03-17 14:02:11 UTC
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
f. Not applicable
Source: Political Parties Law for the year no. 19 of 2007, Article 19. Updated Feb. 26, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-03-17 14:02:11 UTC
PC17 Are political parties entitled to private funding?
b. No
Comments: In its financial resources, the Party shall fully depend on Jordanian, local known, declared and specified sources.
Source: Political Parties Law for the year 2007, Article 19. Updated Feb. 25, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-03-17 14:02:11 UTC
Vote Counting
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
b. At the polling centre
Comments: The ballot box shall be opened by the Balloting and Canvassing Committee in front of the attendees. The Committee shall canvass the ballot papers contained therein and the number of votes obtained by each candidate and shall record the same on visible a board in front of the attendees. The Committee shall prepare a minute of two copies as per the form approved by the Minister for the constituency, including the number of votes obtained by each candidate. Such minute shall be signed by the Committee Chairman and members and sent to the Constituency Committee.
Source: Law of Election to the House of Deputies, Article 39. Updated on Feb. 25, 2008
Last updated: 2008-02-26 17:00:40 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
d. By request
Comments: The ballot box polling shall be considered cancelled if it turns out after counting ballot papers contained therein that they are 5% more or less than the number of electors in such ballot box. The Balloting and Canvassing Committee shall decide upon objections filed by candidates during the process of votes canvassing and shall issue the decision it deems appropriate. This decision shall be final.
Source: Law of Election to the House of Deputies, Article 41 and Article 42. Updated on Feb. 25, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-02-26 17:00:40 UTC
Voter Education
VE01 Who conducts voter education and information campaigns at the national elections (informing where, when and how to register and vote)?
a. National Electoral Management Body
Comments: Ministry of Interior
Source: Law of Election to the House of Deputies Updated on Feb. 23, 2008
Last updated: 2008-03-12 12:47:42 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
b. Election time only
Source: Updated on Feb. 23, 2008
Last updated: 2008-03-12 12:47:42 UTC
VE03 Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
i. Yes, conducted by Political Parties/ Candidates
j. Yes, conducted by the Media
Comments: UJRC, and many NGO's performed civic education and electoral observation campaigns during the year 2007, for the parliamentary elections.
Source: Al Urdun Al Jadid Research Center Updated on Feb. 26, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-03-12 12:47:42 UTC
Voting Operations
VO03 Where can electors vote?
b. At any polling station in the same voting district
Comments: The elector has the right to cast his/ her ballot in any of the polling and canvassing stations in his/her constituency.
Source: Law of Election to the House of Deputies, Article 34. Updated on Feb. 25, 2008
Last updated: 2008-02-26 17:58:31 UTC
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
a. Outside the country voting is not permitted
Comments: A- 1- The Department shall prepare the Electoral Lists which shall include the names of residents of each Constituency who have the right to elect and who had obtained
Source: Law of Election to the House of Deputies, Article 5. Updated on Feb. 25, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-02-26 17:58:31 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
g. Not applicable
Source: Updated on Feb. 25, 2008
Last updated: 2008-02-26 17:58:31 UTC
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes, the maximum capacity is: 700
Last updated: 2008-02-23 21:32:29 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Comments: The elector shall write the name of the candidate he wants to elect. No more than one name may be written.
Source: Elections' Law of the Deputies, Article 35. Updated on Feb. 25, 2008
Last updated: 2008-02-26 17:58:31 UTC
VO12 How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
a. The smallest polling station: 3
b. The largest polling station: 3
Last updated: 2008-02-23 21:32:29 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
e. 20
Comments: A. Every Jordanian, who has completed 18 solar years of age on the first day of the first month of the year of elections shall have the right to elect members of the House of Deputies if his/her name is registered in one of the Final Electoral Lists.
Source: ُLaw of Election to the House of Deputies, Article 3 Updated on Feb. 23, 2008
Last updated: 2008-02-26 09:36:46 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
e. Other
Comments: A. Every Jordanian, who has completed 18 solar years of age on the first day of the first month of the year of elections shall have the right to elect members of the House of Deputies if his/her name is registered in one of the Final Electoral Lists.
Source: Law of Election to the House of Deputies, Article 3. Updated on Feb. 23, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-02-26 09:36:46 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
e. Other
Comments: Civil Status and Passports Department A- 1- The Department shall prepare the Electoral Lists which shall include the names of residents of each Constituency who have the right to elect and who had obtained a personal card through the computer under the national ID number.
Source: Law of Election to the House of Deputies, article 5 (a) Updated on Feb. 23, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-02-26 09:36:46 UTC
VR08 Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
a. Yes
Comments: A. Every Jordanian, who has completed 18 solar years of age on the first day of the first month of the year of elections shall have the right to elect members of the House of Deputies if his/her name is registered in one of the Final Electoral Lists.
Source: Law of Election to the House of Deputies, Article 3 (a). Updated on Feb. 23, 2008.
Last updated: 2008-02-26 09:36:46 UTC
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