Info
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Eligible voters shall satisfy the following conditions: (c) be at least 18 years of age
Source:
Transitional Constitution 2011, art. 192: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4e269a3e2.html%C2%A0 (2012);
National Elections Act 2012, art. 33 (b): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SS/south-sudan-the-national-elections-act-no.-39-of/view
Verified:
2021/06/02
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship
b . Period of Residence
e . Other
Comments:
e) In addition, eligible voters should be of sound mind and should be registered in the Electoral Register. Registration in the Electoral Register requires that the eligible voter has been a resident in the geographical constituency of South Sudan for a period not less than 3 months before the date of closure of the Electoral Register or originates from the geographical constituency.
Eligible voters shall satisfy the following conditions: (d) be of sound mind.
Source:
National Elections Act 2012, art. 33, 34 (2): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SS/south-sudan-the-national-elections-act-no.-39-of/view
Verified:
2021/06/02
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
d . Election Management Body (specify)
Comments:
The Commission shall assume the following functions and powers: (c) prepare, revise, update, approve, and maintain the Electoral Register
Source:
Transitional Constitution 2011, art. 195 (3 a): http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4e269a3e2.html%C2%A0 (2012);
National Elections Act 2012, art. 14 (2-c): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SS/south-sudan-the-national-elections-act-no.-39-of/view
Verified:
2021/06/02
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
In order to be eligible to vote, citizens must be registered in the Electoral Register.
Source:
National Elections Act 2012, art. 33 (c), 34 (1): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SS/south-sudan-the-national-elections-act-no.-39-of/view
Verified:
2021/06/02
The data on this page is continuously updated.
Additional, but potentially outdated material is available here.