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- 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: The total number of the representatives of Parliament is 169. 150 are elected as representatives of the constituencies, and the remaining are elected so as to achieve a greater degree of proportionality. The number of seats allocated to each constituency is determined by the number of inhabitants in each, and the number of square kilometres.
Source: Constitution, Art 57, Electoral Law Ch. 11, Art. 3
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:55:28 UTC
BD02 The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
e. Not applicable
Comments: Each county constitutes a constituency.
Source: Electoral Law Ch. 11, Art 1.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:55:28 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
h. Not applicable
Comments: Each county constitutes a constituency.
Source: Electoral Law Ch. 11, Art 1.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:55:28 UTC
BD04 If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
g. Not applicable
Comments: Each county constitutes a constituency.
Source: Electoral Law Ch. 11, Art 1.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:55:28 UTC
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Kåre Vollan, Mr.
b. Job Title: Director
c. Organisation: Quality AS
d. Contact Address. P.O. Box 5153 Majorstuen
e. Telephone: +47-905 93 096
f. Facsimile: +47-22 60 64 59
g. Email: [email protected]
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD02 Which forms of direct democracy, if any, are currently possible at the national level?
Please check the glossary for the definition of the following terms:
b. Optional referendum
Comments: There is no law for referendum, referendums are always held on an ad hoc basis when a majority of the parliament calls for one. The parliament and local councils may organise advisory referenda on any issue.
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
d. Other
Comments: There is no law for referendum. They are always held on an ad hoc basis when a majority of the parliament calls for one. The parliament and local councils may organize advisory referendums on any issue.
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD08 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD09 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
b. Specific laws/legislation
Comments: b) Ad hoc laws
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD10 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD100 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
f. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD101 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
f. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD104 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
d. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD106 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a referendum?
a. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Comments: According to ad hoc laws for each referendum.
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD108 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a recall?
g. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD109 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
Comments: According to ad hoc laws for each referendum
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD11 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for agenda initiatives at the national level?
Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD111 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
i. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD114 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
h. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD115 What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
b. Other (specify)
Comments: Regulated in ad hoc laws
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD117 What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
c. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD118 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
e. Other (specify)
Comments: Public broadcast would organise debates and invite main contestants depending upon the situation. In the last two referenda the two main movements supporting Yes and No did receive some public funds.
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD12 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD120 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a recall? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD123 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD126 What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
a. T
Comments: The broadcasters will establish their own rules.
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
b. Optional referendum 1905
Comments: There has never been general laws. Specific regulations have been introduced on ad hoc basis for each of the six national referenda held. (Two in 1905, 1919, 1926, 1972 and 1994)
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
b. Optional referendum At least in 1972 and 1994, possibly in all referenda the specific laws for the referendum called referred to the election law for the parliament for the administrative framework.
Comments: At least in 1972 and 1994, but possibly in all referenda. The specific laws for the referendum called referred to the election law for the parliament for the administrative framework.
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD15 Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
a. Government (specify department)
Comments: a) In principle this is decided on a case by case basis, but the most practical solution is for the ad hoc law to refer to the election law as far as it is relevant, which was done at least in 1972 and 1994, possibly even before.
Source: Law on referendum on the question if Norway should become member of the European Union. (Lov om folkeavstemning over spørsmålet om Norge bør bli medlem av Den europeiske union, 1994.)
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD16 Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
a. Yes
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Comments: It has to our knowledge never been done but there should be no legal reasons for not being able to organise advisory referenda even on this level (counties – fylke, 19 all together)
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD19 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD21 Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD22 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD23 Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Comments: At municipality level ad hoc advisory referenda may be organised. On the question of the main language to be taught in primary schools (out of the two official Norwegian languages) referenda may be called by the municipal council or by at least 25% of the voters in the municipality.
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD24 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD25 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD26 Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
k. None
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD28 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
j. Other (specify)
Comments: Since there is no permanent legal provisions there are no predefined list of issues which may be subject to an advisory referendum.
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD29 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
j. Other (specify)
Comments: Since there is no permanent legal provisions there are no predefined list of issues which may be subject to an advisory referendum.
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD30 Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
d. Other (specify)
Comments: Since there is no permanent legal provisions there are no predefined list of issues which may be subject to an advisory referendum. The language in primary schools is the only issue which may be subject to a referendum according to a regular (not ad hoc) law.
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD31 Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
d. Legislative majority
Comments: It is not regulated but a formal referendum would need to be regulated by a law.
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD32 Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
g. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD33 Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
d. Legislature
Comments: The ad hoc law would include the question. In the last referenda the government proposed a law which was passed by the parliament.
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD34 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
f. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD35 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
e. Other (specify)
Comments: There are no general provisions. The ad hoc law would include the question. In the last referenda only the simple question with the options for answering yes or no was included.
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD36 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
f. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD37 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
e. Other (specify who)
Comments: There are no general provisions. The ad hoc law would include the question. In the last referenda only the simple question with the options for answering yes or no was included. Within the detailed provisions of the law the Ministry for local government would design the ballot paper.
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
d. Not applicable X
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
c. No quorom required X
Comments: As per the last ad hoc laws
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD40 What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
e. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD41 What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
d. Other (specify below)
Comments: There has not been full political consensus on how to interpret the results during the last two referenda. Being advisory some members of the parliament have stated that they would make their own judgement on the result and indicated that a close majority in favour of joining the EU (in 1972 and 1994) would not necessarily make them vote against their own conviction. The government did, however, adhere to the majority against membership in the EU and did not propose membership after the two referenda.
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
d. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD44 When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
c. Never
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 UTC
DD45 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Comments: No provisions for initiatives at national level.
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD46 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD47 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
l. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD48 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
l. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD50 Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD53 Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
f. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD65 Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
k. Not applicable
Comments: There are no provisions for recall.
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD66 What are the grounds upon which a recall may be launched?
g. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
b. Not applicable X
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD68 If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
d. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD69 When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
c. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 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?
b. Not applicable X
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD71 Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
c. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 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.
Comments: There are no such provisions
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 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.
Comments: There are no such provisions
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 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.
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:14:36 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
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD79 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an agenda initiative has been published?
c. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD83 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
e. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD84 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a recall?
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
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD86 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD90 Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD91 Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
DD95 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
e. Not applicable
Source: Kåre Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Last updated: 2007-01-07 17:25:36 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
b. Full Address Box 8112 Dep. N-0032 Oslo, Norway
c. Telephone +22 24 72 03
d. Facsimile +22 24 27 35
e. Email
f. Website Address http: // www.dep.no/krd/engelsk
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Helga Hjorth
h. Information Officer Geir Löndahl
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections Norwegian
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:52:11 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 07:50:24 GMT
EM03 The national electoral management body reports to:
d. A national government department
Comments: d) Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 07:53:07 GMT
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
c. The legislature
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 07:53:48 GMT
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
c. The legislature
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 07:54:22 GMT
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
c. For an unspecified period
Comments: The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development is the responsible national electoral management body in Norway.
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 07:59:16 GMT
EM07 The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
e. Governmental appointment
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 08:01:14 GMT
EM08 According to official sources, what was the estimated overall cost (in US dollars if available) of the most recent national elections?
a. estimated total: 12000000
Comments: 12 000 000 USD
Last updated: 2008-01-21 13:43:38 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: 3
Comments: The total number of registered voters in 2005: 3 421 500
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
Last updated: 2008-01-21 13:43:38 UTC
Electoral Systems
ES01 How is the Head of State selected?
g. Inherited monarchy
Comments: Head of State is the Monarch which is hereditary.
Source: Constitution, Art.3
Last updated: Wed, 05 Jun 2002 15:46:14 GMT
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
c. Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Comments: The leader of the majority party or coalition is usually appointed Prime Minister by the Monarch with the approval of the Parliament.
Source: Constitution, Art.12
Last updated: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 10:16:36 GMT
ES03 Does the country have a president?
b. No
Source: Constitution, Art.12
Last updated: Mon, 08 Jul 2002 10:07:36 GMT
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
a. One chamber
Source: Constitution, Art.73
Last updated: Mon, 08 Jul 2002 10:06:06 GMT
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
g. List Proportional Representation
Comments: Voters vote directly for representatives for their constituency by casting a vote for one of many electoral in that constituency. The National Assembly (Storting) nominates from among its members one fourth to constitute the Lagting.
Source: Constitution, Art.59
Last updated: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 15:05:18 GMT
ES06 What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
k. The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Source: Constitution, Art.73
Last updated: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 14:04:41 GMT
ES07 If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
b. Saint-Lague Formula
Source: Constitution, Art.59
Last updated: Wed, 05 Jun 2002 12:27:38 GMT
ES08 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
c. Regional/provincial level
Comments: Each county constitutes a constituency. The election of representatives of constituencies is based on proportional representation and the seats are distributed among the political parties in accordance with a number of rules.
Source: Constitution Art 59
Last updated: Wed, 05 Jun 2002 12:29:50 GMT
ES09 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
d. Not applicable
Source: Constitution, Art.73
Last updated: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 15:06:02 GMT
ES10 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
b. No
Comments: But the distribution of 8 additional representatives "at large" are alloted to parties that are under-represented in proportion to the votes cast for them nationwide.
Source: Constitution, Art.59
Last updated: Wed, 05 Jun 2002 12:34:26 GMT
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: Thu, 09 May 2002 22:28:02 GMT
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
Source: Constitution, Art.73
Last updated: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 15:06:52 GMT
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: Thu, 09 May 2002 22:27:24 GMT
ES14 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
a. No minimum
Comments: No party may be alloted a seat at large unless it receives at least 4% of the total number of votes cast. This threshold applies only to the 8 national seats, not the 157 seats directly elected from the constituencies.
Source: Constitution, Art. 59
Last updated: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 15:08:28 GMT
ES15 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
c. Not applicable
Source: Constitution, Art.73
Last updated: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 15:07:43 GMT
ES16 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 12:42:40 GMT
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
Comments: The national legislature only consists of one chamber.
Last updated: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 15:09:58 GMT
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)
c. On a fixed day of the week (specify day, specify if holiday)
Comments: General elections are held every fourth year (in September) for all 165 seats. A Storting may not be dissolved, and new elections may not be called outside the normal general election years. The elections are held on a Monday. (Also Sunday in some Municipalities.)
Source: Constitution, Art.54 Electoral Law, Art.24
Last updated: Wed, 05 Jun 2002 12:40:25 GMT
ES19 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
e. Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature only consists of one chamber.
Source: Constitution, Art.73
Last updated: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 15:12:16 GMT
ES20 Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
a. Voting takes place on one day
Comments: Normally voting takes place on one day but each municipality may decide that voting takes place on two days. (On the Sunday before the Monday, fixed as general election day.)
Source: Electoral Law, Art.24
Last updated: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 07:44:03 GMT
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
a. Part of Constitution
b. Separate legislation
Source: Constitution, Art. 50-64 The Electoral Law
Last updated: Wed, 05 Jun 2002 12:47:44 GMT
LF02 What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
a. January 2000 or later
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: Mon, 08 Jul 2002 10:10:25 GMT
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
Source: Electoral Law, Ch.1
Last updated: Wed, 05 Jun 2002 12:54:34 GMT
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Source: Constitution, Art.50
Last updated: Wed, 05 Jun 2002 12:55:06 GMT
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
Comments: Established practice os for local government elections to be held midway in Storting terms (which is elected every 4 years)
Source: http://odin.dep.no
Last updated: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 10:09:07 GMT
LF06 Are there provisions in the law which permit or require presidential election (s) to be held on the same day as national legislative elections?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 12:29:56 GMT
LF07 What are the agency(ies) responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes?
d. Other
Comments: Disputes are to be settled by the polling officials, whose decision may be appealed to the National Assembly (Storting).
Source: Electoral Law, Art.38, 70-71
Last updated: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 08:13:09 GMT
LF08 If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
h. Not applicable
Comments: Disputes are to be settled by the polling officials, whose decision may be appealed to the National Assembly (Storting).
Source: Electoral Law, Art.38, 70-71
Last updated: Wed, 05 Jun 2002 12:56:57 GMT
LF09 Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
a. Candidates
b. Parties
c. Voters
Source: Electoral Law, Art.38, 70-71
Last updated: Wed, 05 Jun 2002 12:58:16 GMT
LF10 What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
f. Other
Comments: For national elections: the National Assembly (Stortinget). For local and regional elections: the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development.
Source: Election Law Art. 70-71
Last updated: Wed, 05 Jun 2002 13:01:23 GMT
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:50:11 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:50:11 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: 2006-12-11 14:50:11 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: 2006-12-11 14:50:11 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:50:11 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:50:11 UTC
ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
h. Not applicable
Comments: C.3.1: There is no legal regulation concerning free broadcast time/free printed advertisement. The television companies and the newspapers regulate these topics themselves. Traditionally the largest parties will be given more broadcast time and more advertisement space than smaller parties.
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:50:11 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: The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:50:11 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:50:11 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:50:11 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:50:11 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: 2006-12-11 14:50:11 UTC
ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
b. Yes, in legislative elections
Comments: No presidential elections are held. Televised debates between candidates/party representatives are normally conducted - in general elections as well as in local elections.
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:50:11 UTC
ME60 What legal requirements, if any, regulate the participation of candidates or party representatives in media debates?
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:50:11 UTC
ME62 What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
g. Not applicable
Comments: Representation of People Act Article 9-9: "Election results and prognoses produced on the basis of investigations undertaken on the day or days on which polling takes place may not be published any earlier than 8.00 pm on Election Day Monday" (election might be held on Sunday - the day before Election Day - in some municipalities, if so decided by the municipal council).
Source:
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:50:11 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) 5000 signatures.
Source: The Party Law: Ch. 5
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:57:45 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature only consists of one chamber.
Source: Constitution, Art.73
Last updated: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 15:27:02 GMT
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
d. Residence
Comments: d.) Must have resided for 10 years in Norway.
Source: Constitution Art.61 and 62
Last updated: Wed, 05 Jun 2002 14:19:57 GMT
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
k. Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature only consists of one chamber.
Source: Constitution, Art.73
Last updated: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 15:27:48 GMT
PC05 What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
k. Not applicable
Comments: Presidential elections are not held.
Source: Constitution, Art.12
Last updated: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 08:14:11 GMT
PC06 What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
g. Holding of government office
Comments: g) Officials of ministries - ministers, deputy ministers and political advisers not included, judges at The Supreme Court and posts in consular or diplomatic services.
Source: Constitution, Art.62
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:57:45 UTC
PC07 What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
o. Not applicable
Comments: Presidential elections are not held.
Source: Constitution, Art.12
Last updated: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 08:15:17 GMT
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
f. Not applicable
Comments: There are no independent candidates.
Last updated: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 08:16:53 GMT
PC09 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
e. Not applicable
Comments: There are no independent candidates.
Last updated: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 08:18:14 GMT
PC10 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
e. Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature only consists of one chamber.
Last updated: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 15:29:04 GMT
PC11 If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
e. Not Applicable
Comments: There are no presidential elections.
Last updated: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 11:38:11 GMT
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
b. Direct
c. Indirect
Comments: Free media access.
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:57:45 UTC
PC13 If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
c. As related to the election period and between elections
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 11:40:47 GMT
PC14 If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
a. Free media access
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 11:41:36 GMT
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:57:45 UTC
PC16 If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
a. General party administration
c. Unspecified
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 11:43:45 GMT
PC17 Are political parties entitled to private funding?
a. Yes
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:57:45 UTC
PC18 If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
c. As related to the election period and between elections
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:57:45 UTC
PC19 Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
h. Publication or public access to contribution and / or expenditure reports
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:57:45 UTC
PC20 Which of the following candidate financing provisions are applicable?
j. Not applicable
Comments: There are no independent candidates.
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 11:46:24 GMT
PC21 Who is responsible for administering and enforcing party income/funding regulations at national level?
c. Government department
Comments: c) Ministry of Renewal and Administration
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:57:45 UTC
Vote Counting
VC01 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
b. Multi-ballot (each party has own ballot, voter picks one ballot and places in envelope)
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
Source: http://odin.dep.no/
Last updated: Mon, 01 Oct 2001 08:18:59 GMT
VC02 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
s. Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature only consists of one chamber.
Last updated: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 15:31:05 GMT
VC03 What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
s. Not Applicable
Last updated: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 13:28:38 GMT
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Source: Elecxtoral Law Ch. 10 Art 6.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:59:42 UTC
VC05 What procedures are used in the initial count?
d. Number of ballots in box reconciled against number of voters
j. Sorted into piles according to individual party/candidate
l. Counted by hand
m. Sorted by party list
o. Data fed into computer for calculation
p. Copies of results of the count are publicly posted at the counting site immediately on the completion of the count
q. Copies of results are provided to observers
r. Observers and party agents are permitted to take their own copies of the results
Last updated: Mon, 13 May 2002 13:21:47 GMT
VC06 Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
c. District level
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:59:42 UTC
VC07 At what levels are seats allocated?
c. Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other)
Comments: Constituency.
Last updated: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 11:58:33 GMT
VC08 How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
a. Physically transported
b. By telephone
c. By fax
e. Radio
g. Internet
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:59:42 UTC
VC09 If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
a. Ballots
b. Unused and spoiled ballots
d. Voter rolls
f. Certificate of result
g. Ballot boxes
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 11:59:55 GMT
VC10 If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
b. Tamper proof bags
c. Signatures on sealed envelopes
d. Transported in boxes sealed with numbered seals
e. Accompanied by election officials
h. Accompanied by police or other security personnel
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 12:00:44 GMT
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
c. Automatically (triggered) recounted under certain conditions
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:59:42 UTC
VC12 If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
c. Legislative formula or regulation
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:59:42 UTC
VC13 If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: Mon, 01 Oct 2001 08:33:44 GMT
VC14 If recounted, who conducts the recount?
c. Local Election Management body
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:59:42 UTC
VC16 If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?
a. hours: 6
Comments: 4-6 hours
Last updated: Mon, 13 May 2002 14:10:24 GMT
VC17 Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
b. No
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:59:42 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: c) 1-2 weeks.
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:59:42 UTC
Voter Education
VE01 Who conducts voter education and information campaigns at the national elections (informing where, when and how to register and vote)?
d. National Government
e. Regional Governments
f. Local Governments
h. Political parties/ candidates
i. Media
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 08:11:30 GMT
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
b. Election time only
Last updated: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 13:31:51 GMT
VE03 Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
Last updated: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 13:32:27 GMT
VE04 What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
a. Poster/ Billboard campaigns
b. Media advertisement
g. Internet
Last updated: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 13:33:13 GMT
VE05 What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
c. Simulation exercises
e. Public meetings
g. Internet
Last updated: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 13:33:41 GMT
VE06 Special voter education programs were developed at the most recent national elections for:
a. Disabled
b. Young people/ first time voters
d. Ethnic minorities
e. Indigenous groups
f. Illiterates
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 08:12:25 GMT
Voting Operations
VO01 Approximately what percentage (on the basis of cost) of election day supplies and equipment are obtained or produced within the country?
a. 91-100%
Last updated: Mon, 01 Oct 2001 08:04:44 GMT
VO02 Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
a. Yes
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:59:18 UTC
VO03 Where can electors vote?
b. At any polling station in the same voting district
Source: Electoral Law, Art.40
Last updated: Wed, 05 Jun 2002 14:43:42 GMT
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
b. Citizens residing outside the country
Comments: Are permitted to vote as long as they are registered in the Norwegian National Population Register prior to elections.
Source: Constitution, Art.50 Electoral Law, Art.30
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:59:18 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
a. Embassies
b. Consulates
c. Special polling stations
e. By mail
f. Other
Comments: f.) Norwegian ships abroad.
Source: Electoral Law Ch. 8 Art. 1
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:59:18 UTC
VO06 Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
b. Yes
Source: Electoral Law Ch. 8
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:59:18 UTC
VO07 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
a. At special advance polling centers
e. Other
Comments: e) Through especially appointed vote receivers
Source: Electoral Law, Art.30-36
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:59:18 UTC
VO08 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
a. Everyone
Source: Electoral Law, Art.30
Last updated: Wed, 05 Jun 2002 15:00:12 GMT
VO09 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
b. No
Last updated: Mon, 01 Oct 2001 08:12:51 GMT
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:59:18 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:59:18 UTC
VO12 How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
a. The smallest polling station: 3
Source: Electoral Law, Art.28
Last updated: Wed, 05 Jun 2002 15:05:01 GMT
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
c. 18
Comments: Norwegian nationals must reach the age of 18 no later than December 31 of the election year.
Source: Constitution, Art. 50
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:53:04 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
Source: Electoral Law, Ch.2, Art.3
Last updated: Wed, 05 Jun 2002 13:50:54 GMT
VR03 What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
a. Criminal Incarceration
h. Other
Comments: h.) Entering the service of a foreign power without the consent of the Government and electoral fraud.
Source: Constitution, Art.53
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:53:04 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
a. Central Government Department (specify)
Comments: Norwegian National Population Register, Ministry of Labour and Administration.
Source: Electoral Law, Ch.2, Art.5
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:53:04 UTC
VR05 What is the registration method for national elections?
a. National citizens register
Comments: Must be entered in the register of voters (manntallet).
Source: Electoral Law, Ch.2, Art.5
Last updated: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 08:08:55 GMT
VR06 How frequently is the voters register updated?
c. Periodically (or before each election)
Source: Electoral Law, Ch.2, Art.5
Last updated: Wed, 05 Jun 2002 13:54:26 GMT
VR07 What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
a. Links to national population records
Source: Electoral Law, Ch. 2, Art. 5
Last updated: 2006-12-11 14:53:04 UTC
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