Marshall Islands
- 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?
a. Yes
Source: Constitution of the Marshall Islands Article 4, Section 2. Elections and Referenda Act 1980 section 122 clause 1.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:09:28 UTC
BD02 The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
f. Other
Comments: Boundaries are set in the constitution.
Source: Constitution of the Marshall Islands Article 4 Section 2 clause 1
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:09:51 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
a. "Equality" of population
b. Respecting natural barriers
c. Compactness of constituencies
f. Communities of interest/cultural concerns
Source: Constitution of the Marshall Islands Article 4, Section 2 clause 4
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:10:27 UTC
BD04 If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
a. Total population
Source: Constitution of the Marshall Islands Article 4, Section 2 clause 4
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:10:48 UTC
BD05 The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
a. Legislature (specify chamber)
Source: Constitution of the Marshall Islands Article 4, Section 5
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:11:10 UTC
BD06 What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
k. Boundaries redrawn every____period of years
Comments: The constitution requires that the boundaries need to be examined every 10 years although they may not be changed. Parliament also is able to change the boundaries when they want.
Source: Constitution of the Marshall Islands Article 4, Section 6
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:11:46 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Electoral Administration
b. Full Address Po Box 18 Majurw, MH 96960
c. Telephone 692 625 5204
d. Facsimile 692 625 5353
e. Email ltlnki@hotmail.com
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Mr Joseph Jorlang
h. Information Officer Ginger Avik
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections Marshallese
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:29:16 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments: D - referenda
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Sections, 138, 140, and 141.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:30:02 UTC
EM03 The national electoral management body reports to:
d. A national government department
Comments: The EMB reports to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Article 111 clauses 1 and 2.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:30:30 UTC
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
c. The legislature
d. A national government department
Comments: The Ministry of Internal Affairs overseas the overall operation of the EMB, in consultation with the Chief Electoral officer.
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Article 111 clause 1
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:31:24 UTC
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
d. A national government department
Comments: Ministry of Internal Affairs, in consultation with the Chief Electoral officer.
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Article 111 clause 1
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:00:42 UTC
Electoral Systems
ES01 How is the Head of State selected?
a. Head of State is the Head of Government
d. Indirectly elected by legislature
Source: Constitution of the Marshall Islands, Article 5 section 3 clause 2
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:14:38 UTC
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
c. Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Comments: Head of Government is also Head of State.
Source: Constitution of the Marshall Islands, Article 5 section 3 clause 2
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:15:02 UTC
ES03 Does the country have a president?
a. Yes
Source: Constitution of the Marshall Islands, Article 5 section 3 clause 1.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:16:35 UTC
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
a. One chamber
Comments: The Council of Iroji also sits at the same time as the Nitijela, this council acts to advise the Nitijela on legislative matters relating to customary law, or any traditional practice, or land tenure, or any related matter that the traditional chiefs are concerned about. The Council of Iroji has 5 representatives from the Ralik chain and 7 representatives from the Ratak chain.
Source: Constitution of the Marshall Islands, Article 4 section 1 clause 1, and section 2 clause 1
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:17:11 UTC
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
a. Plurality (FPTP)
Source: Constitution of the Marshall Islands, Article 4 section 2 clause 2
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:17:30 UTC
ES06 What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
k. The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:17:42 UTC
ES07 If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
h. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:17:52 UTC
ES08 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
b. Specially delimited constituencies
Comments: The 33 members of parliament are drawn from the following constituencies Majuro 5,Kwajalein 3, Ailinglaplap 2, Arno 2, Jaluit 2, Jabat 1, Mili 1, Ebon 1, Lib 1, Namdrik 1, Maloelap 1, Wotje 1, Likiep 1, Ailuk 1, Aur 1, Namu 1, Wotho 1, Enewetak & Ujelang 1, Bikini & Kili 1, Rongelap 1, Mejit 1, Utrik 1, Lae 1, Ujae 1. Narikrik, Erikub, Jemo, Taka, Bikar, Bokak, Rongrik and Ailinginae shall each be included in the electoral district with which it is most closely associated, pursuant to the customary law or any traditional practice
Source: Constitution of the Marshall Islands, Article 4 section 2 clause 1
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:18:25 UTC
ES09 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:18:56 UTC
ES10 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
b. No
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:19:12 UTC
ES11 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
e. Not applicable na
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:19:26 UTC
ES12 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
c. The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:19:36 UTC
ES13 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 2, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved:
e. Not applicable na
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:19:58 UTC
ES14 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
a. No minimum
Source: Constitution of the Marshall Islands, Article 4 section 2 clause 2
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:20:27 UTC
ES15 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:20:44 UTC
ES16 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?
a. No minimum
Source: Constitution of the Marshall Islands, Article 4 section 2 clause 2
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:21:28 UTC
ES17 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:21:52 UTC
ES18 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
a. At fixed intervals (specify length)
Comments: A - For 4 years Can be a working day or holiday.
Source: Constitution of the Marshall Islands, Article 4 section 12 clause 1
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:22:33 UTC
ES19 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:22:49 UTC
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
a. Part of Constitution
b. Separate legislation
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 and Constitution of the Marshall Islands.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:24:10 UTC
LF02 What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
c. January 1980- December1989
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:24:32 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Sections, 138, 140, and 141.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:24:51 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Source: Constitution of the Marshall Islands Article 4 Section 3 clause 3
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:25:12 UTC
LF05 Are there provisions in the law which permit or require regional and/ or local election (s) to be held on the same day as national elections?
a. National elections are not held on the same day as regional or local elections
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 section 140 clause2.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:25:39 UTC
LF07 What are the agency(ies) responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes?
b. EMB
Comments: Chief electoral officer. Any disputes must be made before the elections, no complaints are possible after the elections.
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 section 180 clause 1
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:26:17 UTC
LF08 If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
h. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:26:36 UTC
LF09 Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
a. Candidates
b. Parties
c. Voters
e. Other
Comments: Other - Anybody
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 section 180 clause 1
Last updated: 2005-02-23 06:27:13 UTC
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:00:57 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:00:57 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)
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:00:57 UTC
ME18 What are the laws, if any, that provide for the safeguards for editorial autonomy in relation to the public broadcaster(s)?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:00:57 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:00:57 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:00:57 UTC
ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
h. Not applicable
Comments: There is no allocation of free broadcast time or free printed advertisement space to political parties.
Source: International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:00:57 UTC
ME38 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:00:57 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:00:57 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:00:57 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:00:57 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: 2007-01-17 09:00:57 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Signature requirement (specify requirement)
Comments: A person wishing to stand for election must be nominated by twenty five registered voters in the electorate for which they wish to stand.
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Section 145 clause 1
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:32:54 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:33:03 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
d. Residence
f. Registration
j. Other
Comments: a) 25 years of age. d) Resided for 4 years J if you have not resided for 4 years a candidate must have land rights in the district being contested. A candidate must also have land right in the Marshall Islands as well have a mother or a father of Marshallese descent with customary jowi.
Source: Constitution of the Marshall Islands Article 4 Section 3 and 4. Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Section 145 clause 6.
Last updated: 2006-03-20 22:26:31 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
k. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:34:15 UTC
PC05 What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
j. Other
Comments: Membership of Parliament.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:34:52 UTC
PC06 What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
a. Current criminal incarceration
k. Mental health problems
Comments: The crime must be at least of felony level.
Source: Constitution of the Marshall Islands Article 4 Section 3 Clause 2
Last updated: 2006-11-15 13:31:04 UTC
PC07 What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
o. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:36:10 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
c. In legislative elections (Chamber 1)
Comments: A person wishing to stand for election must be nominated by twenty-five registered voters in the electorate for which they wish to stand
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Section 145 clause 1
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:37:22 UTC
PC09 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
a. Signature requirement (specify)
Comments: A person wishing to stand for election must be nominated by twenty-five registered voters in the electorate for which they wish to stand.
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Section 145 clause 1
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:37:55 UTC
PC10 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:38:14 UTC
PC11 If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
e. Not Applicable
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:38:24 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
a. No
Comments: Candidates are able to receive a loan from the Bank when they show that they are contesting for a seat.
Source: Lamki, Lenest, Secretary of Internal Affairs, interviewed at PIANZEA workshop July 2002.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:38:52 UTC
PC13 If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
d. Not Applicable
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:39:05 UTC
PC14 If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
a. Free media access
Comments: The two political parties are able to talk on the Government owned radio station for 5 minutes each.
Source: Lamki, Lenest, Secretary of Internal Affairs, interviewed at PIANZEA workshop July 2002.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:39:37 UTC
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
f. Not applicable
Comments: There is no public funding of political parties.
Source: International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
Last updated: 2006-11-15 13:31:04 UTC
PC16 If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
e. Not Applicable
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:40:18 UTC
PC17 Are political parties entitled to private funding?
a. Yes
Source: Lamki, Lenest, Secretary of Internal Affairs, interviewed at PIANZEA workshop July 2002.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:40:42 UTC
PC18 If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
c. As related to the election period and between elections
Comments: Anytime
Source: Lamki, Lenest, Secretary of Internal Affairs, interviewed at PIANZEA workshop July 2002.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:41:05 UTC
PC19 Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
j. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:41:20 UTC
Vote Counting
VC01 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Single ballot (all registered parties listed)
e. Ability to vote for candidates within parties (personal vote)
g. Different ballots used in different constituencies
l. No photos or logos, only party and/or candidate names
n. Random listing (lottery)
o. Ballots signed or otherwise authenticated by polling station official
r. Other
Comments: g.) But same format overall e.) Depending on how many seats to be filled, voters need to tick one to five candidates.
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Sections 147, 151, and 152. Pacific Election Administration Compared: Andrew Ellis (International IDEA)and Alistair Legge (PIANZEA), 2005.
Last updated: 2005-08-12 14:08:46 UTC
VC02 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
s. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:43:16 UTC
VC03 What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
s. Not Applicable
Comments: President is indirectly elected by Parliament,
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:43:49 UTC
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
c. At special counting centres
Comments: At special counting centres. These are declared by the Chief Electoral Officer.
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Section 177.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:44:26 UTC
VC05 What procedures are used in the initial count?
b. Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box
d. Number of ballots in box reconciled against number of voters
e. Number of ballots reconciled against ballots initially received (minus spoilt and unused)
f. Each ballot paper held up for public scrutiny, with name of party/candidate called out loud
h. Double tallying as voters are being called out
j. Sorted into piles according to individual party/candidate
l. Counted by hand
s. Copies of results are provided to party agents
Comments: Undertaken by counting and tabulation committee appointed by the Chief Electoral Commissioner. They should appoint from government party and 5 from opposition party. Results are announced over the radio.
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Section 178, Lamki, Lenest, Secretary of Internal Affairs, interviewed at PIANZEA workshop July 2002.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:45:44 UTC
VC06 Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
e. National level
Comments: To the Chief electoral officer.
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Section 178 clause 4 (a)
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:46:15 UTC
VC07 At what levels are seats allocated?
c. Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other)
Comments: constituency
Source: Constitution of the Marshall Islands Article 4 Section 2 clause 1.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:46:39 UTC
VC08 How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
h. Other
Comments: Chief Electoral officer is there
Source: Lamki, Lenest, Secretary of Internal Affairs, interviewed at PIANZEA workshop July 2002.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:47:31 UTC
VC09 If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
a. Ballots
b. Unused and spoiled ballots
d. Voter rolls
e. Tendered ballots
f. Certificate of result
g. Ballot boxes
h. Other
Comments: All other supplies provided by the Chief Electoral Officer.
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Section 175 clause 2.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:48:17 UTC
VC10 If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
j. Other
Comments: Ballot boxes are sealed and locked.
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Section 175 clause 1
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:48:43 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
d. By request
Comments: Usually when a candidate challenges the result.
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Section 180 clause 1
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:49:04 UTC
VC12 If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:49:17 UTC
VC13 If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
b. An individual candidate
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Section 180 clause 1
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:49:42 UTC
VC14 If recounted, who conducts the recount?
i. Other
Comments: The same committee (counting and tabulation committee) undertakes the count, in the presence of the Chief Electoral Officer and the candidate who requested the recount.
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Section 182 clause 1
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:50:02 UTC
VC15 Are preliminary results announced?
a. Yes
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Section 178 clause 4 (b)
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:50:17 UTC
VC16 If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?
b. days: 2-3
Source: Lamki, Lenest, Secretary of Internal Affairs, interviewed at PIANZEA workshop July 2002.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:50:42 UTC
VC17 Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
a. Yes
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Section 185 clause 1
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:51:03 UTC
VC18 How long after the close of polls is the certified results publicly announced? (if there is no legal requirement enter the average time)
c. weeks:
Comments: Two weeks, this is the time allowed for appeals for a recount.
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Section 185 clause 1, with reference to Section 180 clause 3.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:51:36 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
d. National Government
Comments: A. Chief electoral officer. D Mobile Teams.
Source: Lamki, Lenest, Secretary of Internal Affairs, interviewed at PIANZEA workshop July 2002.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:12:40 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
b. Election time only
Source: Lamki, Lenest, Secretary of Internal Affairs, interviewed at PIANZEA workshop July 2002.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:13:14 UTC
VE03 Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
a. No
Source: Lamki, Lenest, Secretary of Internal Affairs, interviewed at PIANZEA workshop July 2002.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:14:25 UTC
VE04 What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
b. Media advertisement
h. Other
Comments: B. Radio, Local newspaper. H In each election district voters can go to Election Board members (appointed by Chief Electoral Officer) to get information.
Source: Lamki, Lenest, Secretary of Internal Affairs, interviewed at PIANZEA workshop July 2002.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:15:00 UTC
VE05 What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
i. Not applicable
Source: Lamki, Lenest, Secretary of Internal Affairs, interviewed at PIANZEA workshop July 2002.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:15:30 UTC
VE06 Special voter education programs were developed at the most recent national elections for:
h. Not applicable
Comments: Mobile team informs voters about family planning, women issues. Now includes information about electoral registration.
Source: Lamki, Lenest, Secretary of Internal Affairs, interviewed at PIANZEA workshop July 2002.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:17:18 UTC
Voting Operations
VO02 Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
b. No
Comments: The guidelines for election officials are included in the legislation.
Source: Lamki, Lenest, Secretary of Internal Affairs, interviewed at PIANZEA workshop July 2002. Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Part 7 Electoral procedures.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:27:26 UTC
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
f. By mail
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Subdivision C. Postal Voters Section 161 clause 1 and Section 170 clause 1.
Last updated: 2006-03-16 17:59:14 UTC
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
b. Citizens residing outside the country
Source: Pacific Election Administration Compared: Andrew Ellis (International IDEA) and Alistair Legge (PIANZEA), 2005.
Last updated: 2006-03-16 17:59:28 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
e. By mail
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Subdivision C. Postal Voters Section 161 clause 1.
Last updated: 2006-03-16 18:00:00 UTC
VO06 Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
b. Yes
Source: Pacific Election Administration Compared: Andrew Ellis (International IDEA) and Alistair Legge (PIANZEA), 2005.
Last updated: 2006-03-16 17:59:43 UTC
VO07 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
d. At mobile polling stations
Source: Pacific Election Administration Compared: Andrew Ellis (International IDEA) and Alistair Legge (PIANZEA), 2005.
Last updated: 2006-03-16 17:59:14 UTC
VO08 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
b. Disabled persons
d. People in hospitals
Source: Pacific Election Administration Compared: Andrew Ellis (International IDEA) and Alistair Legge (PIANZEA), 2005.
Last updated: 2006-03-16 18:00:14 UTC
VO09 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
b. No
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Section 172.
Last updated: 2006-03-16 18:00:39 UTC
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
b. No No
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Section 172.
Last updated: 2006-03-16 18:00:57 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Comments: Electors mark the ballot with a tick next to their preferred candidate.
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Section 173 Clause 5.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:30:45 UTC
VO12 How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
Comments: 2 policemen are assigned to each polling station.
Source: Lamki, Lenest, Secretary of Internal Affairs, interviewed at PIANZEA workshop July 2002.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:31:27 UTC
VO13 Approximately how many hours of training were provided to the presiding polling officer for the most recent national elections?
a. hours: h
Comments: The chief electoral officer goes and explains
Source: Lamki, Lenest, Secretary of Internal Affairs, interviewed at PIANZEA workshop July 2002.
Last updated: 2006-03-16 18:01:20 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
c. 18
Source: Constitution of the Marshall Islands Article 4, Section 3 Clause 1
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:19:30 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
b. Period of Residence
Comments: B Resided in area for 4 years (although not necessarily continuously) or have a land right in the area claiming registration.
Source: Lamki, Lenest, Secretary of Internal Affairs, interviewed at PIANZEA workshop July 2002. Elections and Referenda Act 1980. Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Section 132 clause 5.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:20:13 UTC
VR03 What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
a. Criminal Incarceration
d. Mental disability
Comments: The criminal incarceration needs to be for a felony crime, and applies to paroled individuals.
Source: Constitution of the Marshall Islands Article 4, Section 3 clause 2
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:20:48 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
d. Election Management Body (specify)
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 section 126, clause 1.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:21:06 UTC
VR05 What is the registration method for national elections?
b. Voters register
Source: Elections and Referenda Act 1980 section 126, clause 1.
Last updated: 2005-02-23 07:21:21 UTC
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