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total countries/territories: 230
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Comments |
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Afghanistan
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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The Independent Elections Commission (IEC) shall be established to administer and supervise every kind of elections as well as refer to general public opinion of the people in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Source:
Constitution of Afghanistan, Art. 156
Afghan Electoral Law, art. 7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/AF/afghanistan-election-law-2014-english/view (2014).
http://www.afghanembassy.com.pl/afg/images/pliki/TheConstitution.pdf
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2019/09/24
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Albania
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a. National level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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d) Referenda.
Art. 153: The Central Election Commission is a permanent organ that prepares, supervises, manages, and verifies all aspects of elections and referenda and announces their results.
Source:
The Constitution of the Republic of Albania, art. 153.
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2017/05/17
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Algeria
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Source:
Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 149 - 159:
https://www.joradp.dz/trv/fcons.pdf
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2019/09/25
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American Samoa
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a. National level
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Source:
American Samoa Code Annotated Title 6 Elections 6.0101
http://www.asbar.org/Newcode/Title%2006.htm#a101
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2017/08/18
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Andorra
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a. National level
c. Local level
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Source:
Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 27: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
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2023/06/09
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Angola
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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The National Electoral Commission is also responsible for conducting referenda
Source:
Constitution of 3 February 2010, art. 107: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017);
Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 144 (1-a): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017);
Law n.º 12/12 of 13 April 2012 regulating the organisation and functioning of the National Electoral Commission, art. 6 (1-a): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc749c249-1c14-43bb-a49d-db985d718de6%7D.pdf (2017)
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2017/03/28
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Anguilla
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a. National level
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Source:
Elections Act, Part 1
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2015/02/24
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Antigua and Barbuda
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Source:
EMB website www.antiguaelections.com
http://www.abec.gov.ag/
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2014/06/05
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Argentina
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Source:
Law on the National Electoral Justice: “Ley Orgánica de la Justicia Nacional Electoral — Ley 19108”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/AR/argentina-ley-19108-organica-justicia-nacional-electoral-2019/ (2019); Presidential Decree 682/2010, which establishes the structure of the National Offices for Elections and for Political Affairs and Reform at the Ministry of Interior’s Political Affairs Department: “Decreto 682/2010 del Poder Ejecutivo Nacional, por el que se aprueba la estructura de la Dirección Nacional Electoral y la Dirección Nacional de Asuntos Políticos y Reforma Electoral de la Secretaría de Asuntos Políticos del Ministerio del Interior”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/AR/argentina-decreto-mininterior-682-2010-estructura-dine/ (2019)
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2021/12/26
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Armenia
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a. National level
c. Local level
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The Central Electoral Commission is an independent state authority which shall organise
the elections of the National Assembly and local self-government bodies, referenda, as well as
exercise supervision over the lawfulness thereof.
Source:
Electoral Code of 25 May 2016, art. 51:
http://www.venice.coe.int/webforms/documents/?pdf=CDL-REF(2016)042-e
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2017/04/06
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Aruba
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a. National level
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Source:
Mr. Hubert Maduro, President, Electoral Council of Aruba
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2017/07/07
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Australia
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a. National level
b. Regional level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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Industrial Elections, the AEC must conduct all elections for office in registered organisations unless an exemption has been granted by the Industrial Registrar.
Source:
Australian Electoral Commission homepage, (http://www.aec.gov.au/About_AEC/AEC_Services/Industrial_Elections/index.htm);
Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (amended in 2019) Section 7: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2019C00103/f85985f8-e256-4e11-ad31-884ed7f92224
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2024/09/09
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Austria
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a. National level
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Source:
Constitution: Art. 23, 26 & 60.
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2012/05/29
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Azerbaijan
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a. National level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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25.1: The Central Election Commission shall ensure preparation and holding of presidential elections, elections of deputies to the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as referendums and municipal elections. In case elections may not be conducted due to military operations in a state of war, the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan shall apply to the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Azerbaijan pursuant to I part of Article 84 and V
part of Article 101 of the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Source:
Election Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan including 2024 amendments, article 25.1: https://msk.gov.az/uploads/qanunvericilik/Election-Code-2024.pdf
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2024/11/12
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Bahamas
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a. National level
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Source:
Parliamentary Elections Act
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BS/bahamas-parliamentary-elections-act-2012/view (2017)
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2017/03/27
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Bahrain
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a. National level
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The Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs heads a Supreme Committee to supervise the validity of referendums and parliamentary elections all over the kingdom and to look into all matters forwarded to it by the committees.
Source:
Decree No. 14 of 2002 on Exercising Political Rights, art. 18 (1): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/mideast/BH/bahrain-law-by-decree-on-exercising-political/view
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2024/11/25
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Bangladesh
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a. National level
c. Local level
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The mandate of The Bangladesh Elections Commission extends from local to federal elections.
Source:
Constitution of Bangladesh, Art. 118-126
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2012/05/30
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Barbados
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a. National level
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Source:
Constitution: Ch.5, Section 41C.
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2012/01/31
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Belarus
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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The Central Commission is a state body, organizing within the bounds of its powers preparation and holding of elections of the President of the Republic of Belarus, deputies of the House of Representatives, members of the Council of the Republic, deputies of local councils of deputies, holding of republican referenda.
Source:
Electoral Code: "Electoral Code of the Republic of Belarus”, art. 26: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/BY/belarus-electoral-code-2023-english/
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2023/09/13
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Belgium
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f. Not applicable
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The EMB is located at the home office of the government. It only provides guidelines and administrative support, but is not responsible for the elections, which are organised locally.
Source:
Official Website of the Ministry of Interior, Directorate for Elections
http://www.ibz.rrn.fgov.be/index.php?id=33&L=0 (2012)
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2019/04/25
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Belize
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a. National level
c. Local level
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Source:
Constitution: “Belize Constitution, Chapter 4”, Section 88 (13): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BZ/belize-constitution-2022/
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2025/03/24
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Benin
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Article 12
Les élections sont gérées par un organe
administratif dénommé Commission électorale nationale autonome
(CENA).
La Commission électorale nationale autonome dispose d'une
réelle autonomie par rapport aux institutions de la République (Exécutif,
Assemblée Nationale, Cour Constitutionnelle, Cour Suprême, Haute
Cour de Justice, Conseil Economique et Social, Haute Autorité de
l’Audiovisuel et de la Communication), sous réserve des dispositions des
articles 49, 81 alinéa 2 et 117, 1er et 2ème tirets de la Constitution du 11
décembre 1990 et des articles 42, 52 et 54 de la loi n° 91-009 du 04
mars 1991 portant loi organique sur la Cour Constitutionnelle modifiée
par la loi du 31 mai 2001.
Source:
Law n ° 2010-33 of 7 January 2011 setting general rules for the elections in the Republic of Benin, art. 12
http://ddata.over-blog.com/1/35/48/78/Benin-2/Loi-electorale-generale-pour-2011.pdf (2016)
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2019/04/05
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Bermuda
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a. National level
c. Local level
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2012/02/24
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Bhutan
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a. National level
c. Local level
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The Election Commission shall be responsible for the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of Electoral Rolls for, and conduct of, all elections to Parliament and Local Governments as well as of holding of National Referendums under the Constitution in a free and fair manner.
Source:
Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, Chapter 3, Article 34: https://www.ecb.bt/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ElectionActEnglish.pdf
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2024/08/27
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Bolivia
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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Besides of presidential, legislative and local elections, the electoral body is responsible of referenda, citizens´ initiatives, recalls and electoral processes in civil society organizations, public and private universities (if it is requested).
Source:
Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 205-208: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019).
EMB Law; "Ley del Órgano Electoral Plurinacional — Ley 018-2010", art. 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-018-2010-organo-electoral-plurinacional-vigente/ (2019).
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2024/12/09
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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a. National level
c. Local level
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All elections covered by Election Law of BiH.
CEC shall, conduct all election activities for the elections for the members of the Presidency of BiH and the members of the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of BiH; verify and certify the lists of candidates and the candidates for all levels of direct and
indirect elections in BiH covered by this law
Source:
Electoral Law: Election Law of Bosnia and Herzegovina: art. 2.9.
http://izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/BiH_Election_Law_last_consolidated_version_2018.pdf
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2025/06/23
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Botswana
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a. National level
c. Local level
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The Commission shall be responsible for the conduct and supervision of elections of the Elected Members of the National Assembly and members of a local authority, and conduct of a referendum.
Source:
Constitution of Botswana, art. 65A (12-a): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/BW/botswana-constitution-of-1966-with-amendments-up/view (2014).
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2014/10/24
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Brazil
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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Also, referenda and plebiscites.
Source:
Electoral Code – Law No. 4.737, of July 15, 1965, Article 22, 23:
https://www.tse.jus.br/legislacao/codigo-eleitoral/codigo-eleitoral-1/codigo-eleitoral-lei-nb0-4.737-de-15-de-julho-de-1965
Superior Electoral Court:
http://www.tse.jus.br/eleicoes/plebiscitos-e-referendos
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2024/10/23
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Brunei Darussalam
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f. Not applicable
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Source:
Constitution, Art. 23: http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/fdl/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Brunei_Constitution_1959_amended%202011_EN.pdf (2013);
CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bx.html
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2013/03/18
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Bulgaria
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a. National level
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Source:
Electoral Law: Election Code, Art. 57
http://dv.parliament.bg/DVWeb/showMaterialDV.jsp?idMat=82965
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2014/10/03
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Burkina Faso
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Source:
Electoral Code as amended in 2012, art. 3, 14: http://www.ceni.bf/sites/default/files/Code_électoral_BF-Version_21.05.2015.pdf (2015)
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2015/12/04
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Burma (Myanmar)
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a. National level
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The Union Election Commission is responsible for supervising Hluttaw elections and forming different levels of sub-commissions and supervising thereof.
Source:
Constitution of Myanmar, Art. 399 (a, b): http://burmacampaign.org.uk/media/Constitution-1.pdf (2015).
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2015/11/17
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Burundi
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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The Commission is responsible for the following missions:
a) Organize elections at the national level, the commune level, and the level of
collines or districts
Source:
Electoral Code:
https://courconstitutionnelle.gov.bi/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Code-Electoral_30092024095027.pdf
Constitution art. 90-92: https://acbc.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl441/files/Legislation/Countries%20legislations/BURUNDI/Constitution%20of%20Burundi%20of%20_2018_compressed.pdf
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2025/05/08
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Cambodia
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Source:
Law on the Organization and Functioning of the National Election Committee, art. 2: http://ngocedaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/tmp_11849-Draft-NEC-Law_Eng-337982827.pdf
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2018/08/15
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Cameroon
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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d) Referenda
Elections Cameroon shall be responsible for the organization, management and supervision of election and referendum operations.
Source:
Electoral Code Chapter II section 7 (1): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CM/cameroon-electoral-code-english-2012
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2018/11/05
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Canada
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a. National level
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Elections Canada is an independent body set up by Parliament that is responsible for the conduct of federal elections and referendums. The Chief Electoral Officer exercises general direction and supervision over elections.
Source:
The Canada Elections Act, Clause 16
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/PDF/E-2.01.pdf
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2025/03/28
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Cape Verde
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a. National level
c. Local level
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Source:
Constitution of Cape Verde as amended in 2010, art. 96: http://www.parlamento.cv/Downloads/Constitui%C3%A7%C3%A3o%20da%20Rep%C3%BAblica%20de%20Cabo%20verde,%202010.pdf (2016);
Electoral Law as amended by Law No 56/VII/2010, art. 10, 18 (1- a): http://www.parlamento.cv/userfiles/image/site/Leis/Altera%20o%20C%C3%B3digo%20Eleitoral%20-%20texto%20integrante.pdf (2016)
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2016/05/04
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Cayman Islands
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a. National level
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Source:
Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 60, 69, 70 & 86: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
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2021/12/13
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Central African Republic
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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Has the responsibility for Referenda
Source:
Electoral Law N° 09.016, Art. 10: http://ddata.over-blog.com/1/35/48/78/Centrafrique/CODE_ELECTORAL-RCA-2-octobre-2010.pdf (2016)
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2021/04/19
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Chad
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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d) referenda
Source:
Law No. 020/PR/2010 establishing a National Independent Electoral Commission amended by Law No. 022/PR/2010, art. 2 : http://www.iss.co.za/uploads/CHADCENI.PDF (2016)
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2019/04/23
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Chile
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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The Electoral Service (SERVEL) will conduct the electoral processes and plebiscites.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política de la República de Chile (2017)”, art. 18:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CL/chile-constitucion-politica-de-la-republica-de-1/
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica Constitucional sobre Sistema de Inscripciones Electorales y Servicio Electoral (2016)”, art. 1 & 57: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CL/chile-ley-sobre-el-sistema-de-inscripciones/
EMB Website: https://www.servel.cl/
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2025/03/04
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China
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f. Not applicable
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The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress shall conduct the election of deputies to the National People's Congress. The standing committees of the people's congresses of provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, cities divided into districts, and autonomous prefectures shall conduct the elections of deputies to the people's congresses at the corresponding levels.
Source:
Electoral Law, Art. 7
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2012/06/04
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Cocos (keeling) Islands
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a. National level
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The AEC is responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums and maintaining the Commonwealth electoral roll. The AEC also provides a range of electoral information and education programs and activities.
Source:
https://www.aec.gov.au/About_AEC/index.htm
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2019/07/08
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Colombia
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política de Colombia”, art. 120, 260: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CO/colombia-constitucion-politica-de-colombia-2016 (2016).
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2024/12/12
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Comoros
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Source:
Law No 10-018/AU Amending certain provisions of the Electoral Act No. 07-001/AU of 14 January 2007, art. 39, 52
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/KM/comores-electoral-law-2010/view (2016)
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2025/09/30
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Congo (Brazzaville)
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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The Ministry of Interior is in charge of the preparations for elections.
The organization and monitoring of elections is the responsibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (Commission Nationale Electoral Independante-CNEI).
Source:
Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 15: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
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2017/03/29
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Congo (Kinshasa), Democratic Republic of the
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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d) Referenda
Source:
Loi organique portant organisation et fonctionnement de la Commission Electorale Nationale Indépendante (2010), art. 3: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rd.-congo-loi-organique-de-la-ceni/
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2016/11/29
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Cook Islands
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a. National level
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Source:
Elections Act 2004, Art. 3
http://www.paclii.org//cgi-bin/disp.pl/ck/legis/num_act/ea2004103/ea2004103.html?query=election
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2014/06/05
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Costa Rica
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a. National level
c. Local level
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Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política de la República de Costa Rica”, art. 102: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CR/costa-rica-constitucion-politica-reformas-2015.pdf/; Electoral Law: “Ley 8765: Código Electoral”, art. 150: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CR/costa-rica-ley-8765-codigo-electoral-2018.pdf/
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2018/01/24
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Croatia
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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Article 11: The Commission shall carry out activities prescribed by the laws regulating the election of representatives to the Croatian Parliament, the President of the Republic of Croatia, members of the representative bodies of units of local and territorial (regional) self-government, heads of municipalities, mayors, county prefects and the Mayor of the City of Zagreb, members of councils and representatives of national minorities in units of local and territorial (regional) self-government, and the holding of state, local and advisory referenda.
Source:
Act on the State Electoral Commission of the Republic of Croatia (2007), art. 11.
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/2264/file/Croatia_Act_State_Electoral_Commission_2006.pdf
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2020/07/06
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Cuba
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a. National level
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National Electoral Council
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 211: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 23, 34: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/ ;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=oEAx0qfKMaw
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2023/09/12
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Cyprus
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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The Central Election Service, attached to the Ministry of Interior, is responsible of the electoral process.
Source:
Official website of the Central Electoral Service:
http://moi.gov.cy (2016).
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2024/10/25
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Cyprus (North)
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a. National level
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Source:
Constitution of Northern Cyprus
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2012/06/07
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Czech Republic
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Central Election Board is run by the Ministry of the Interior and all elections are run from the Ministry.
Article 7: (1) The Central Election Board shall be in charge of conducting elections to the Parliament of the Czech Republic
Source:
All electoral acts which are in force in the Czech Republic.
Czech Ministry of the Interior (2017)
https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/article/voting-in-elections.aspx
ACT NO. 247 On Elections to the Parliament of the Czech Republic, and on Amendments of Certain Other Acts, Art. 7
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2018/02/16
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Côte d'Ivoire
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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Source:
Loi Portant Composition, Attribution et Fonctionnement de la Commission Électorale Indépendante (2001), art.2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-loi-portant-composition-attribution/view
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2016/12/01
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Denmark
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a. National level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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The Election Act assigns a number of specific tasks to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Interior. In practice these tasks are dealt with in a separate election unit in the Ministry, headed by the Election Consultant.
Administration of referenda is also the responsibility of the Ministry of Social Welfare.
"The Ministry for Economic Affairs and the Interior is responsible for performing tasks in connection with general elections, referenda, elections to local and regional councils as well as elections of Danish members to the European Parliament" (Official website, Ministry for economic affairs and the interior)
Source:
Parliamentary Elections and Election Administration in Denmark (Dr Jorgen Elklit and Anne Birte Pade, Election consultant Ministry of Interior),
Parliamentary Elections Act, P1.
Ministry for economic affairs and the interior, official website:
https://english.oim.dk/responsibilities-of-the-ministry/elections-and-referenda/
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2019/05/23
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Djibouti
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a. National level
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--previously, the comparative data said the CENI was in charge of referenda... it states in the Electoral Law and Constitution that referenda fall under the purview of the Constitutional Council:--
"The Constitutional Council sees to the regularity of all the elections and of the operations of referendum and proclaims the results of them. It examines the complaints and decides on them." (Article 77)---
Source:
Decree 2005-0024/PR/MID on the composition and functioning of the Independent National Electoral Commission, art. 12: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/DJ/djibouti-decret-no-2005-0024-pr-mid-portant/view
Constitution, Djibouti 1992 (rev. 2010) art. 77
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Djibouti_2010?lang=en
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2018/04/04
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Dominica
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a. National level
c. Local level
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The Electoral Office has responsibility for conducting Parliamentary and Local Government Elections. The Office is managed by the Chief Elections Officer, under the direction of the Electoral Commission.
Source:
Constitution of Dominica (1978), Section 56, 38 (1): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DM/dominica-constitution-of-the-commonwealth-of/view (2014).
Electoral Office of Dominica, Official Website - Responsibilities of the Commissions: http://electoraloffice.gov.dm/about-us/brief-history (2014).
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2014/12/16
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Dominican Republic
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a. National level
c. Local level
|
Source:
Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 211 & 212: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19 art. 10: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
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2020/02/05
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Ecuador
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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It is also responsible for rural parish elections as well as for those of the representatives before the Andean Parliament.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución de la República del Ecuador”, art. 118: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/EC/ecuador-constitucion-2020/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica Electoral y de Organizaciones Políticas de la República del Ecuador, Código de la Democracia”, art. 25 (23), 89, 90: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/EC/ecuador-codigo-democracia-2023/
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2025/03/13
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Egypt
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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The National Elections Commission is an independent authority and shall be solely competent to administer referenda and elections of the president, the parliament and the local councils.
The High Electoral Committee and the Presidential Election Committee existing at the time this Constitution comes into force shall undertake the full supervision of the first parliamentary and
presidential elections following the effective date of the Constitution.
Source:
Constitution of the Arab Republic of Egypt 2014, art. 208 & 228: http://www.sis.gov.eg/Newvr/Dustor-en001.pdf (2014);
Presidential Decree No. 22/2014, on the Regulation of the Presidential Elections, chapt. 2, art. 3: https://www.elections.eg/images/pdfs/laws/preselect-22_2014_en.pdf (2014).
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2025/09/23
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El Salvador
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a. National level
c. Local level
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The Electoral Law also regulates the elections to the Central American Parliament.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política de la República de El Salvador”, art. 208: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/SV/el-salvador-constitucion-2014/ ;
Electoral Law: “Decreto No. 413 — Código Electoral”, art. 39, 63 (b & c), 64: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/SV/el-salvador-recopilacion-legislacion-electoral-2021/
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2024/12/19
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Equatorial Guinea
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a. National level
c. Local level
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Source:
Presidential decree No. 40/ 2013 of 28 March 2013: http://www.guineaecuatorialpress.com/imgdb/2013/DecretoNum.40_2013%281%29.pdf (2016);
Law No. 7/2012 of 16 November 2012 regulating elections to the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, municipal elections and referenda
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2016/05/03
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Eritrea
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Election means electing a person for the National Assembly or the regional assembly;
Source:
Constitution, art. 58
Electoral Act, art. 5
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2011/06/21
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Estonia
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Riigikogu Election Act: § 15: (1) The function of the National Electoral Committee is to ascertain the voting results and election results across the whole country, to ensure the uniformity of the conduct of Riigikogu elections, to instruct other electoral committees, to exercise supervision over their activities and to perform other functions arising from law.
President of the Republic Election Act: § 4. The election of the President of the Republic shall be organised by the National Electoral Committee.
Local Government Council Election Act: § 17: (1) The function of the National Electoral Committee is to ensure the uniformity of the conduct of council elections, instruct other electoral committees, exercise supervision over their activities and perform other functions arising from law.
§ 13: (1) The term of authority and the procedure for formation of the National Electoral Committee, the Electronic Voting Committee, county electoral committees and the electoral committees of the cities of Tallinn and Tartu is prescribed in the Riigikogu Election Act.
The functions of the National Electoral Committee are to verify the national voting results and election results, ensure the uniform conduct of elections to the European Parliament, instruct other electoral committees, exercise supervision over the activities thereof and perform other functions arising from law.
Source:
Electoral Law: Riigikogu Election Act as amended on 13 April 2016, § 15.
Electoral Law: President of the Republic Election Act, passed on 10 April 1996, sec. 4.
Electoral Law: Local Government Council Election Act as amended on 11 December 2008, sec. 17.
Electoral Law: European Parliament Election Act as amended on 11 December 2008, sec. 13.
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2019/02/19
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Ethiopia
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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There shall be established a National Election Board independent of any influence, to conduct in an impartial manner free and fair election in Federal and State constituencies.
Source:
Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 7 (1)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view ;
Constitution, art. 102
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2015/05/18
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Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
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a. National level
b. Regional level
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Source:
Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 33: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
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2022/04/19
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Fiji
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a. National level
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Local elections are legislated in a separate Local Elections Act--it is unclear the extent of the role the National Election Commission plays in local elections.
Source:
Constitution, art. 75 (2): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/FJ/fiji-constitution-2013/at_download/file (2014).
Electoral Decree No. 11 of 2014, art. 3: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/FJ/fiji-electoral-decree-no.-11-of-2014/at_download/file (2014).
Local Government Act art. 13(1) http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/fij99044.pdf
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2018/04/18
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Finland
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a. National level
c. Local level
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The responsibility is decentralised, but the Ministry of Justice is the highest electoral body in Finland.
"Section 10 — Consideration of election affairs in the Council of State
In the Council of State, the Ministry of Justice shall act as the highest election authority."
Section 11 — Electoral district committee
The State Provincial Office shall, in good time before parliamentary elections, appoint an electoral district committee for each electoral district referred to in section 5. Its term of office shall continue until a new committee has been appointed. The committee is appointed by the State Provincial Office in whose province the committee meetings are held.
website: The Ministry of Justice is responsible for promoting and monitoring electoral and participatory rights.The Ministry of Justice is the highest electoral authority in Finland and it directs the holding of national and municipal elections and referendums.
Source:
Election Act 714/1998 as amended, Section 10-13
http://www.finlex.fi/en/laki/kaannokset/1998/en19980714.pdf
Finland Website of Ministry of Justice:
http://oikeusministerio.fi/en/areas-of-expertise
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2019/04/02
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France
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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d) Elections to the European Parliament
Source:
Official Website of the Ministry of Interior: http://www.interieur.gouv.fr (2017);
Official Website of the Constitutional Court: http://www.conseil-constitutionnel.fr/conseil-constitutionnel/francais/le-conseil-constitutionnel/presentation-generale/presentation-generale.206.html (2017);
Constitution, Art. 58, 60 https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
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2020/06/21
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French Guiana
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
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2007/01/10
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French Polynesia
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Source:
Electoral Code.
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2004/01/15
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Gabon
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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d) Referenda
Source:
Law No. 7/96 of 12 March 1996 establishing common rules for all political elections, with all the subsequent amendments, last revised 2005, art. 10
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GA/gabon-code-electoral-2005/view
(2017)
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2025/05/13
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Gambia
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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d)Referenda
Subject to the provisions of this Constitution the Independent Electoral Commission shall be responsible for the conduct and supervision of the registration of voters for all public elections and the conduct and supervision of all public elections and referenda
Source:
Constitution, Chapter V, part II, section 43 (1): https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Gambia_2004?lang=en (2017)
Elections Decree 78 of 1996, part II, section 8 (1-a): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GM/gambia-elections-decree-78-of-1996/view (2017)
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2017/03/21
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Georgia
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a. National level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
|
The Central Election Commission constitutes the supreme body of the election administration of Georgia, which, within its competence, shall conduct and control election commissions at all levels, and ensure the uniform application of the election legislation throughout the whole territory of Georgia.
Source:
The Election Code of Georgia, art. 7:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
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2024/07/24
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Germany
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a. National level
|
Source:
Federal Elections Act, Section 18 (4)
https://www.bundeswahlleiter.de/en/dam/jcr/4ff317c1-041f-4ba7-bbbf-1e5dc45097b3/bundeswahlgesetz_engl.pdf
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2025/03/12
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Ghana
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
|
The Electoral Commission of Ghana shall conduct and supervise all public elections and referenda. The Electoral Commission also conducts or supervises elections for various bodies in the country, such as the National and the Regional Houses of Chiefs, the election of the executive officers of the Ghana Medical and Dental Association, the Veterans Association of Ghana (VAG), and the Trades Union Congress.
Source:
Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 45:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
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2016/09/21
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Gibraltar
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f. Not applicable
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Source:
Parliament Act Number 1950-15
https://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/articles/1950-15o.pdf
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2019/11/04
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Greece
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
|
The Directorate of Elections of the Ministry of Interior is in charge of parliamentary and municipal elections, elections of representatives to the European Parliament and referendums.
Source:
P.D. 49/1988 as amended, published on the Official Journal of the Government ΦΕΚ 18 - 29.01.1988, art. 9:1
Greece's Ministry of Interior elections website: http://www.ypes.gr/en/Elections/
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2015/02/05
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Greenland
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e. No information available
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|
2012/06/14
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Grenada
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a. National level
c. Local level
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Constitution, article 35:
"35.-(1) There shall be a Supervisor of Elections whose duty it shall be to exercise general supervision over the registration of voters in elections of the members of the House of Representatives and over the conduct of such elections.
...
(7) The Supervisor of Elections shall exercise such other functions in relation to elections (whether to the House of Representatives or to local government authorities) as may be prescribed by or under any law enacted by Parliament. "
Source:
Constitution, article 35
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2012/02/24
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Guadeloupe
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
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2007/01/14
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Guam
|
a. National level
c. Local level
|
Source:
Guam Code Annotated, Title 3, Ch.2:
https://law.justia.com/codes/guam/2019/title-3/chapter-2/
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2020/10/28
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Guatemala
|
a. National level
c. Local level
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Presidential, national deputies, constituent assembly, Central American Parliament, municipal governments and popular consultations.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política de la República de Guatemala”, art. 173, 278: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/GT/constitucion/guatemala-constitucion-politica-2012/ —
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Guatemala_1993.pdf ;
Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral y de Partidos Políticos”, art. 121, 125 & 199: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/GT/guatemala-lepp-y-reglamentos-2023/
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2023/05/29
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Guinea
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
|
Referenda
Source:
Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/;
Organic Law L/2012/016/CNT of 19 September 2012 on the composition, organization and functions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), art. 2 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-organic-law-l-2012-016-cnt-of-19-september/view
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2017/01/26
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Guinea-Bissau
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a. National level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
|
The National Electoral Commission organizes and supervises the presidential, legislative and municipal elections, as well as the referenda.
Source:
Law of 12 December 2009 on the National Electoral Commission, art. 11 (e): http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_da_cne.pdf (2012)
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2014/06/24
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Guyana
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
|
Source:
"Constitution of Guyana", art. 162 (http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/GY/guyana-constitution-1996/view)
Electoral Law: "Local Authorities (Elections) Act 1990", art. 4
(http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/GY/guyana-local-authorities-elections-act-1990/view)
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2015/05/11
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Haiti
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
|
Source:
International Mission for Monitoring Haitian Elections, final report 2006:
http://www.mieeh-immhe.ca/pdf/reportfeb7_e.pdf
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2015/04/08
|
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Holy See (Vatican City State)
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f. Not applicable
|
|
2012/05/14
|
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Honduras
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
|
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 6: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
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2025/08/07
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Hong Kong
|
c. Local level
|
The Electoral Affairs Commission is in charge of the elections in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.
Source:
Legislative Council Ordinance (CAP 542); https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/HK/hong-kong-legislative-council-ordinance-cap-542
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2021/06/07
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Hungary
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
|
The national electoral body has the responsibility at the election of the Members of Parliament; the election of the Members of the European Parliament; and the election of the representatives and mayors of local governments and the election of minority municipalities.
Source:
Act XXXVI of 2013 on Electoral Procedure (last modified by Act CCVII of 2013), Sections 71 & 72: http://njt.hu/cgi_bin/njt_doc.cgi?docid=159995.329468.
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2018/07/30
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Iceland
|
a. National level
|
The National Election Board is only partially reasponsible for the preparation and management of parliamentary elections. The Ministry of Justice manages certain parts of the preparations.
Source:
Björn Fridfinnsson, Ministry of Justice and Ecclesiastical Affairs, bjorn.fridfinnsson(a)dkm.stjr.is
Parliamentary Elections Act, Ch.IV, 1944
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
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2020/07/27
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India
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
|
The central EMB is responsible for conducting elections to the national legislature (Parliament) and also for the state legislatures. In addition, it is also responsible for conducting (indirect)elections for the President and the vice-President of India.
"The superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of the electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to Parliament and to the Legislature of every State and of elections to the offices of President and Vice-President held under this Constitution shall be vested in a Commission."
Source:
The Constitution of India, Article 324: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/IN/india-constitution-as-amended-to-2007/view
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2024/06/18
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Indonesia
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
|
Source:
Law 8/2012 on General Election of the Members of House of Representatives, People’s Representatives Council and Regional House of Representatives, art. 1 (17, 18, 19), 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/ID/indonesia-law-8-2012-on-general-election-of-the/view;
Law 15/2011 on the General Election Implementers, art. 1 (5): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/ID/indonesia-law-of-the-republic-of-indonesia-15-2011
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2014/04/02
|
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Iran, Islamic Republic of
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a. National level
c. Local level
|
The Elections Office is a permanent structure in the Ministry of Interior. It
is located in the Bureau of Political Affairs, and is staffed with permanent
officers including, a director, two deputy directors, and 25 senior experts
in the areas of statistics, elections, legal affairs, logistics, and budgets.
The Elections Office is charged with planning and making preparations for national and local elections.
Source:
IFES: "Duality By Design: The Iranian Electoral System" (2011). Electoral Management Bodies https://www.sssup.it/UploadDocs/14620_2_R_Duality_by_Design__The_Iranian_Electoral_System_Yasmin_Alem.pdf
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2024/11/19
|
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Iraq
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
|
Source:
Regulation on the Rules of Procedures of the Board of Commissioners, Section 2(1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/mideast/IQ/iraq-rules-of-procedure-of-the-board-of/view
|
2018/04/15
|
|
Ireland
|
a. National level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
|
Elections to the European Parliament and Referendums
Source:
Electoral Act 1997: https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/1997/act/25/enacted/en/print#sec5
|
2024/11/21
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Israel
|
a. National level
|
To carry out the elections process, the Central Elections Committee established 19 regional committees around the country.
Each regional committee is responsible to carry out the elections process in all communities within its area.
Chairing each regional committee is a judge who was appointed by the president of the Supreme Court, and at his/her side is the committee director and staff.
The Central Elections Committee appoints the regional committees at least 38 days prior to elections. The members represent the parliamentary groups in the current (outgoing) Knesset.
Source:
Central Elections Committee, Regional elections Committees: https://bechirot21.bechirot.gov.il/election/English/Committees/Pages/RegionalElectionsCommittees_eng.aspx
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2019/05/01
|
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Italy
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
|
Elections for the European Parliament and referendums as well.
Source:
Electoral Laws (Testo unico delle leggi elettorali)
https://www.normattiva.it/uri-res/N2Ls?urn:nir:stato:decreto.del.presidente.della.repubblica:1957-03-30;361!vig=
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2020/07/18
|
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Jamaica
|
a. National level
c. Local level
|
The Electoral Commission of Jamaica is responsible for the conduct of general or by-elections for members to serve in the House of Representatives, Parish Council or as mayor of a municipality.
Source:
The Electoral Commission (Interim) Act 2006, Art 6(c)
|
2025/09/18
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Japan
|
a. National level
|
Affairs concerning the election are the responsibility of the Central Election Management Council, which operates to administer elections only at the National level. At local level, local election administration commissions are in charge.
Source:
Public Offices Election Act, Art. 5:
https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/search/elawsSearch/elaws_search/lsg0500/detail?lawId=325AC1000000100
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2019/07/09
|
|
Jordan
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
|
Following the constitutional amendments of 2014, the role of the Independent Election Commission was expanded to include responsibilities in the administration of electoral processes in all public elections, including municipal elections. This also includes the supervision and administration of any other elections as entrusted to it by the government to ensure the highest levels of transparency, integrity and impartiality in the management of various electoral processes.
Source:
Independent Election Commission, http://iec.jo/en/content/about-us (2016)
|
2016/08/02
|
|
Kazakhstan
|
a. National level
|
The Central Election Commission shall organize preparation for and conduct of elections of the President and deputies of the Mazhilis of Parliament; administer organization and conduct of elections of deputies of the Senate of Parliament.
Source:
Constitutional Law on Elections of the Republic of Kazakhstan as amended on June 29, 2018, article 12: https://www.election.gov.kz/eng/election-legal-framework/the-laws-of-the-rk.php
|
2024/10/17
|
|
Kenya
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
|
In accordance with Article 88 (4) of the Constitution, the IEBC is mandated to conduct or supervise referenda and elections to any elective body or office established by this Constitution, and any other elections as prescribed by an Act of Parliament.
Source:
Constitution of Kenya Artcle 88(4) (2010)
|
2024/12/06
|
|
Kiribati
|
a. National level
|
The Electoral Commission shall have general responsibility for, and shall supervise, the registration of electors for the election of members of the Maneaba ni Maungatabu and the conduct of elections of such members and of referenda under this Constitution, and the Commission shall have such other functions relating to such registration, elections and referenda as may be prescribed.
Source:
Article 63, Constitution of Kiribati
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Kiribati_2013
|
2024/11/25
|
|
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
|
e. No information available
|
|
2014/06/23
|
|
Korea, Republic of
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
|
The Election Commission manages the presidential election and elections for National Assembly Members, for Local Council Members and for heads of the local government as prescribed by the 'Public Official Election Act'.
Source:
National Election Commission Website: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/01/10101040000002020070611.jsp
|
2024/08/28
|
|
Kuwait
|
a. National level
|
Source:
Law No. 35 of 1962 on the election of members of Parliament with its amendments, art. 6, 18: http://www.gcc-legal.org/mojportalpublic/LawAsPDF.aspx?opt&country=1&LawID=2687#Section_3508 (2013)
|
2013/01/31
|
|
Kyrgyzstan
|
a. National level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
|
Preparation and conduct of elections of the President, the deputies of Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies of local keneshes, heads of executive bodies of local self-government and referendums.
The Central Commission for Elections and Referenda ensures preparation and conduct of
elections and referendums in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Source:
Constitutional Law No 68 of 2011 (amended 2020) “On elections of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and deputies of Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic” art. 107: https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/documents/a1/KYRG_Const%20Laww%20on%20Elections%20of%20President%20and%20MPs.pdf
|
2025/05/07
|
|
Lao People's Democratic Republic
|
a. National level
|
Source:
Law No. 37/PO on the Election of Members of the National Assembly, art. 20: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/LA/Lao-People2019s-Democratic-Republic-Law-on/view
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2021/02/17
|
|
Latvia
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Article 1: Not later than six months after its convening, the Saeima shall establish a Central Election Commission as a permanently functioning public institution for the preparation and conducting of the Saeima elections, the European Parliament elections, City Council and Municipality Council elections, as well as a national referendum and initiation of legislation.
Source:
Law: Law on the Central Election Commission as amended on 6 May 2010, art. 1: http://cvk.lv/pub/public/28127.html (2014)
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2014/10/09
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Lebanon
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Source:
Parliamentary Election Law, art. 11, 40, 87, 101:
https://www.ministryinfo.gov.lb/en/22598
https://elections.gov.lb/getattachment/00bbe177-0eec-4f8a-a4df-e47c7e19b4de/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%B5-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%84-%28PDF%29.aspx%20(2017)
http://elections.gov.lb/Home.aspx
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2024/11/20
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Lesotho
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a. National level
c. Local level
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Source:
Constitution: Constitution of Lesotho, art. 66A(1).
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2017/07/19
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Liberia
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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The National Electoral Commission shall conduct all elections for elective public offices including the chieftaincy election and all referenda and declare the results thereof.
Source:
The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 2, Art. 2.9 (g), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
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2024/10/25
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Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
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a. National level
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The High Electoral Commission is responsible for organizing, managing and supervising the electoral process
Source:
Law No. 4 on the Election of the General National Congress, Art. 4 (National Transitional Council of Libya): (Eng) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LY/libya-law-no.-4-of-2012-on-the-election-of-the-e/view (Arabic) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LY/libya-law-no.-4-of-2012-on-the-election-of-the/view
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2024/11/25
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Liechtenstein
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a. National level
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"The government performs key election management functions and has overall responsibility over the election process. At the lower level, elections are administered by a two-tier system, comprising two Main Election Commissions (MEC) and 11 Commune Election Commissions (ComECs)" (1).
Source:
OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, Pricipality of Liechtenstein, Parliamentary Elections 7 February 2021, Needs Assessment Mission Report, 2020 (2)
https://www.osce.org/files/f/documents/a/f/473469.pdf
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2022/08/02
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Lithuania
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Law on the Central Election Commission
Article 3 (1) Tasks of the Central Electoral Commission shall be as follow: 1. To organise and conduct elections to the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, elections to the Office of the President of the Republic, elections to municipal councils, elections to the European Parliament (hereinafter referred to as “elections”) and referendums;
Law on Elections to the European Parliament:
Article 13: 1. Elections to the European Parliament shall be organised and conducted by: 1) the Central Electoral Commission.
Source:
Republic of Lithuania Law on the Central Electoral Commission (20 June 2002 No. IX-985, As last amended on 18 November 2014 – No XII-1339) art. 3 (1)
https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/ea463d10f30311e3a8c1a1dee39661ca?jfwid=rivwzvpvg
Republic of Lithuania, Law on Elections to the European Parliament (20 November 2003 No IX-1837, as Last amended on 16 June 2015 – No XII-1797)
https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/582c216018e611e5bfc0854048a4e288?jfwid=191fum7scn
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2020/06/07
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Luxembourg
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a. National level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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National, Local and Elections to the European Parliament
Source:
Election Law: https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/documents/68/Luxembourg_electoral%20code_2003_amended2016_FR.pdf
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2024/11/21
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Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of
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a. National level
c. Local level
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The State Election Commission shall safeguard the legality of the preparation and administration of the elections in accordance with this Code and shall supervise the work of the election management bodies. (Art. 31(1))
[The Electoral Code encompasses regulations of both national and local elections.]
Source:
Electoral Code of the Republic of Macedonia including 2021 amendments, article 31 (1): https://www.ifes.org/document/northmacedoniaelectoralcodeupdatesseptember2021pdf
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2024/11/19
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Madagascar
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Source:
Organic Law n° 2012-005 on the Electoral Code, art. 128: http://mdm-national.mg/bureau/textes-reglementaires/textes-reglementaires/ (2013);
Constitution, art. 5 (2): http://www.ceni-madagascar.mg/dossier/constitution.pdf (2013);
Law n° 2012-004 establishing the Independent National Electoral Commission for the Transition, art. 2: http://www.ceni-madagascar.mg/dossier/Loi_2012-004_CENIT.pdf (2013)
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2013/02/08
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Malawi
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a. National level
c. Local level
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Source:
Constitution: Constitution of the Republic of Malawi, art. 76(2);
Malawi Electoral laws. https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/MW/malawi-electoral-laws. Article 75 (1)
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2025/05/26
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Malaysia
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a. National level
b. Regional level
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The Election Commission shall conduct elections to the House of Representatives and the Legislative Assemblies of the States.
Source:
Constitution, art. 113 (1): http://confinder.richmond.edu/admin/docs/malaysia.pdf (2013)
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2013/03/21
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Maldives
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Constitution (2008)
170. The Elections Commission’s responsibilities and powers include the following:
(a) to conduct, manage, supervise, and facilitate all elections and public referendums, to ensure the proper exercise of the right to vote, and to ensure that all elections and public referendums are conducted freely and fairly, without intimidation, aggression, undue influence or corruption;
Source:
Constitution 2008, art. 170 (a): http://www.majlis.gov.mv/en/wp-content/uploads/Constitution-english.pdf (2018)
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2019/02/12
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Mali
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Source:
article 3 du Code Electoral.
Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, [email protected], 2008-02-20
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2008/03/28
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Malta
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a. National level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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d) Elections to the European Parliament and referenda
Source:
General Elections Act, Art. 7 (1): http://www.parlament.mt/general_election_act?l=1 (2012);
Official Website of the Electoral Commission: http://www.electoral.gov.mt/pageview.aspx?x=%2bhwnTRj%2bVUAqSCVavPKf9skCXKP2VqTwCE8snUlNxClh8gIJtDobZ4J3AhRUbyQCiGOE0hafPyoaGsNoCnUo%2fz5pJ2YkuPfOIlhg%2fwIaht0%2bA%2f0lnwRcdw%3d%3d (2012)
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2012/05/22
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Marshall Islands
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a. National level
c. Local level
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If a national election conflicts with a local election, the Chief Electoral Officer may push back the date of the local election in order to give precedence to the national election.
Source:
Elections and Referenda Act, as amended, sec. 138, 140, & 141. https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_lang=en&p_isn=87647&p_country=MHL&p_count=67
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2023/10/12
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Martinique
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
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2007/01/14
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Mauritania
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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Presidential elections, municipal elections, legislative elections and referenda.
Source:
Organic Law No. 2012 - 027 on the establishment of the Independent National Electoral Commission, art. 1 (2)
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2024/10/28
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Mauritius
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a. National level
c. Local level
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The Local Government Elections Act does not specify that the commission that administers local government elections be the same as that that administers national elections, but in practice they are the same.
Source:
Constitution: Constitution of Zambia, art. 76.
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2012/12/11
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Mexico
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a. National level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
|
At the local level, the responsibility is shared with the EMBs of each of the 32 states. Upon an amendment in 2024, the National Electoral Institute also organises the elections of justices, magistrates and judges of the federal Judiciary.
Source:
Constitution: "Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos", art. 41(V): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/MX/mexico-constitucion-2024/ ;
Electoral Law: "Ley General de Instituciones y Procedimientos Electorales", arts. 30 (1e): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/MX/mexico-lgipe-2024/
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2024/12/04
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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a. National level
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The National Election Director shall have responsibility for the overall supervision and administration of all National Elections, and shall perform such duties as are prescribed by law.
Source:
The National Election Code, Title 9, Section 302: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T09_Ch03.htm
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2025/03/28
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Moldova, Republic of
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a. National level
c. Local level
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Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Code, No. 1381-XIII of 21.11.97 article.22, 26.
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2021/03/30
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Monaco
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a. National level
c. Local level
|
Source:
Law 839 regulating communal and national elections, as amended in 2002, Art. 6
https://legimonaco.mc/tnc/loi/1968/02-23-839/
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2023/09/12
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Mongolia
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a. National level
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The Central Election Commission is the central electoral body responsible for the organisation of election activities nationwide, district committees in district territories, sub-district committees in soums and city districts, and unit committees in administrative and territorial units respectively.
Source:
Electoral Law of 2016 article 24: https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/7739/file/Mongolia_law_elections_2015_am2016_en.pdf
The Law on the Central Election Body, Art. 3 (1): https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/7740/file/Mongolia_law_central_election_body_2006_en.pdf;
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2020/02/17
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Montenegro
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a. National level
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Article 23: Election commissions shall be: municipal commissions, Administrative Capital's election commission, Historic Royal Capital's election commission (hereinafter referred to as the municipal election commission) and the State Election Commission.
Source:
Electoral Law: Law on the Election of Councillors and Representatives as amended in 2016, art. 23, 32
Electoral Law: Law on Election of President of Montenegro, adopted on 27 December 2007, art. 3.
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2021/12/21
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Montserrat
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a. National level
b. Regional level
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2014/08/04
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Morocco
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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The Ministry of the Interior is responsible for the administration and organisation of elections in the Kingdom of Morocco. It supervises all matters related to, interalia, financing of political parties, electoral law, party lists, respect of the quotas, voting procedures or transparency. There is no permanent central election commission. A temporary three-level system is established before each election: central commission, provincial or regional commission and polling stations. The Ministry of the Interior is also responsible for the training of appointed members at all levels of the electoral administration.
Source:
Council of Europe, Information Report on municipal and regional elections in the Kingdom of Morocco 8 September 2021 (2022): https://search.coe.int/congress/pages/result_details.aspx?objectid=0900001680a5ae69
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2022/08/02
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Mozambique
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
|
Referenda
Source:
Constitution of 21 January 2005, art. 135 (3): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/MZ/mozambique-constitution-portuguese-version/view (2014);
Law No. 8/2013 of 27 February 2013 regulating presidential and legislative elections (as amended by Law No. 12/2014), art. 7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/MZ/Mozambique-Law-No.-12-2014-of-13-April-2014/view (2014);
Law No. 6/2013 of 22 February 2013 regulating the functioning, composition and organisation of the National Electoral Commission (as amended by Law No. 9/2014), art. 2 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/MZ/mozambique-law-no.-9-2014-of-12-march-2014/view (2014).
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2014/10/02
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Namibia
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Act, art. 2 & 4(2)(d)
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2012/02/24
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Nauru
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a. National level
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"The Electoral Commission has the general duty, responsibility and authority to formulate policy, the registration of voters for the election of members of Parliament and the conduct of elections in accordance with this Act".
Source:
Electoral Act 2016, Art. 6. (http://ronlaw.gov.nr/nauru_lpms/files/acts/d83250a1ebdc56c1701fa7aa245af5b1.pdf).
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2019/07/01
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Nepal
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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The Election Commission shall conduct, supervise, direct and control the election to the President, Vice-President, members of the Federal Parliament, members of State Assemblies and members of Local level. For these purposes, the Election Commission shall prepare electoral rolls.
Source:
The Constitution of Nepal, 2015 Article 246 (1) www.lawcommission.gov.np/en/documents/2016/01/constitution-of-nepal-2.pdf
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2018/04/06
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Netherlands
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a. National level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
|
d) Elections to the European Parliament
Source:
Act of 28 September 1989 containing new provisions governing the franchise and elections (Elections Act), Ch. E, Section E11 (2); Ch. S, Section S1 (1); Ch. Y, Section 9 (1)
http://hrlibrary.umn.edu/research/Netherlands/Netherlands_Elections%20Act_1989am2009.pdf
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2022/08/02
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New Caledonia
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Source:
Electoral Code.
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2003/11/28
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New Zealand
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a. National level
|
Source:
Elections New Zealand Official Website: https://elections.nz/about/about-the-electoral-commission/
Electoral Law: Electoral Act 1993, Art. 4C: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/NZ/new-zealand-electoral-act-2010/view (2017)
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2024/07/09
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Nicaragua
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
|
The Supreme Electoral Council regulates the electoral processes for President and Vice-President of the Republic; the members of the National Assembly; the deputies before the Central American Parliament; the members of the Councils of the autonomous regions of the Atlantic Coast; municipal majors and vice-majors; members of the Municipal Councils; as well as plebiscites and referenda.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política de Nicaragua (2014)”, art. 168, 173 (1):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/NI/constitucion/constitucion-politica-de-nicaragua-con-reformas-a/ (2016);
Electoral Law No. 331: “Ley Electoral No. 331 (enmendada por la ley No. 790 del 23/05/2012)”, art. 1, 2:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/NI/leyes-electorales/nicaragua-ley-no.-331-ley-electoral-2012/ (2016).
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2016/06/07
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Niger
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
|
Une Commission électorale nationale indépendante (CENI) est chargée de l'organisation, du déroulement et de la supervision des opérations de vote. Elle en proclame les résultats provisoires. Une loi organique détermine les modalités d'organisation et de fonctionnement de cette Commission. (Constitution, art.6)
Source:
- Constitution (2010), art. 6 (1):http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-2010/ ;
- Ordonnance No. 2010-96 du 28 Décembre 2010 portant Code électoral, art. 5 (2), 9 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-ordinance-no.-2010-96-of-28-december-2010/
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2017/02/01
|
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Nigeria
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
|
The Independent National Electoral Commission shall have power to organise, undertake and supervise all elections to the offices of the President and Vice-President, the Governor and Deputy Governor of a State, and to the membership of the Senate, the House of Representatives and the House of Assembly of each State of the Federation, conduct referenda and recalls.
Source:
Constitution 1999 (as amended), 3rd Schedule, art. 15 (a): http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013);
Electoral Act 2010, art. 2 (c): http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
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2015/03/30
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Niue
|
a. National level
c. Local level
|
The Chief Electoral Officer has jurisdiction over elections at the village council level as well as the national level.
Source:
Village Councils Act 1967, as amended, Sec. 15.
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2014/06/23
|
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Northern Mariana Islands
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
|
The duties of the election commission are to "To administer all general, primary, local, and special elections, including questions pertaining to initiatives, referenda and recalls in the Commonwealth."
Source:
https://cnmilaw.org/pdf/public_laws/12/pl12-18.pdf
PUBLIC LAW NO. 12-18
Section 6105 (B)
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2024/12/11
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Norway
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
|
Source:
Official Website of the Ministry for Local Government and Regional Development: http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/krd/information-campaigns/election_portal.html?id=456491 (2012)
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2012/05/22
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Oman
|
a. National level
|
A Supreme Committee with independence and neutrality will supervise the Shura Council election and take decisions on election complaints
Article 1. […] The Supreme Committee for elections: the Committee which supervises the Elections of the members of the Shura Council, and adjudicate in electoral appeals
Source:
Basic Statute of the State, as amended by Royal Decree No. 99/2011, (2013) art. 58 (bis 14): https://constitutionnet.org/sites/default/files/oman_basic_statute_of_the_state_2011-english.pdf
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2025/05/02
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Pakistan
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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It shall be the duty of the Election Commission to organize and conduct the election and to make such arrangements as are necessary to ensure that the election is conducted honestly, justly, fairly and in accordance with law, and that corrupt practices are guarded against.
The Commission shall be charged with the duty of-
preparing electoral rolls for election to the National Assembly, Provincial Assemblies and local governments, and revising such rolls periodically to keep them up-to-date;
organizing and conducting election to the Senate or to fill casual vacancies in a House or a Provincial Assembly; and
appointing Election Tribunals;
the holding of general elections to the National Assembly, Provincial Assemblies and the local governments; and
such other functions as may be specified by an Act of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament):
Source:
Election Act including 2023 amendments, art. 3: https://ecp.gov.pk/storage/files/2/Elections%20Act%202017%20updated/Updated%20Elections%20Act%202017-231011-105435.pdf
Constitution, art. 219: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Pakistan_2017
Election Commission of Pakistan Official Website: http://www.ecp.gov.pk/Aboutus.aspx (2012)
https://www.ecp.gov.pk/
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2024/11/25
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Palau
|
a. National level
c. Local level
|
The Electoral Commission has supervisory authority over the boards of election at the local level, subject to Sec. 104 of the Voting Rights Act of 1981, as amended (23 PNCA §104).
Source:
Voting Rights Act of 1981, as amended, Sec. 104 & 1202 (23 PNCA §104 & §1202).
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2016/11/04
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Palestine
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
|
The Commission shall be formed by a presidential decree in order to administer and supervise the elections. The Commission shall be responsible for the preparation and organization of elections and shall take all required actions to ensure integrity and freedom thereof.
Source:
Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 9 (1): http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
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2013/04/08
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Panama
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
|
Besides the presidential and legislative elections, it is responsible for the election of deputies to the Central American Parliament, mayors, Councillors and local government representatives. Additionally, the Electoral Tribunal might provide guidance and training on the elections of public and private institutions when asked to.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política de la República de Panamá”, art. 142, 143: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PA/panama-constitucion-politica-de-la-republica-2004
Electoral Code: “Código Electoral”, art. 6, 144: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PA/panama-codigo-electoral-2023/
|
2024/12/05
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|
Papua New Guinea
|
a. National level
c. Local level
|
Source:
Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections, Section 73: http://www.pngec.gov.pg:7780/i/pngec/organic_law.pdf (2012);
Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, Section 126: http://www.igr.gov.pg/constitution.pdf (2012)
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2017/03/16
|
|
Paraguay
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
|
Source:
Constitution: Constitución Nacional de la República del Paraguay, art. 273:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/constitucion/Paraguay%20%281992%29.pdf/ (1992)
Electoral Justice Law: Ley N°635/95 que reglamenta la Justicia Electoral, art. 6:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-ley-635-de-1995-que-reglamenta-la/ (1995)
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2023/03/16
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Peru
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
|
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, arts. 177, 178, 182 & 183: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-constitucion-politica-2019/
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2020/01/28
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Philippines
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
|
The Commission on Elections shall enforce and administer all laws and regulations relative to the conduct of an election, plebiscite, initiative, referendum, and recall.
Source:
Constitution, Art. IΧ, Sec. C-2 (1): http://www.comelec.gov.ph/?r=References/RelatedLaws/Constitution/1987Constitution/Article9(2019)
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2019/05/02
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Pitcairn Islands
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e. No information available
|
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2019/11/05
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Poland
|
a. National level
c. Local level
|
§ 1. The National Electoral Commission and election commissioners are permanent electoral
bodies.
§ 2. District, regional and territorial electoral commissions and precinct electoral commissions
respectively are electoral bodies established in connection with ordered elections.
§ 3. Voivodship, poviat and communal electoral commissions are the territorial electoral
commissions.
Source:
Election Code: Act of 5 January 2011 on Election Code to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, article 152: https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/documents/40/POL_Election%20Code.pdf
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2024/11/13
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Portugal
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
|
Other: European Parliament elections and referendums.
"Superior body of the electoral administration with competence to discipline and supervise all acts of registration and electoral operations for sovereign elective bodies, autonomous regions and local authorities and for the European Parliament, as well as in the context of referendums."(CNE)
THE COMMISSION IS AN INDEPENDENT BODY, WORKS WITH THE ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC AND IS GOVERNED BY LAW NO. 71/78, OF 27 DECEMBER. (CNE)
Source:
National Elections Commission, Bylaws and Composition:
https://www.cne.pt/content/estatuto-e-composicao
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2024/10/10
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|
Puerto Rico
|
a. National level
c. Local level
|
The State Elections Commission is responsible for the general state elections, municipal elections, internal elections of the parties, referendums or plebiscites and special elections in case there are vacant seats in the National Assembly.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Código Electoral de Puerto Rico de 2020”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PR/puerto-rico-ley-58-2020-codigo-electoral-2020/
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2020/11/03
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Qatar
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f. Not applicable
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Source:
Constitution: https://www.gco.gov.qa/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/permanent_constitution_state_qatar_en.pdf
https://www.idea.int/blog/stability-or-elections-look-qatars-2024-constitutional-referendum
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2025/05/08
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Romania
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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The Central Election Bureau has responsibility at parliamentary, presidential elections, elections of local public administration authorities and elections for the European Parliament.
Source:
Electoral Law: Law No. 35 of 13 March 2008 for the election to the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, art. 13.
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/4224/file/ROM%20Election%20Laws_en.pdf
Electoral Law: Law 370/2004 on the Election of the President of Romania, art. 5.
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/7751/file/Romania_regulations_election_President_as_of_2009_en.pdf
Electoral Law: Law 67/2004 for the election of local public administration authorities, art. 23(1).
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/949/file/f8d6a4d6e9ad96de802fd5ccecb4.pdf
Electoral Law: Law 2015/2035 11 November 2015 Reform regarding the organisation and the development of the elections for the European Parliament, art. 14 - 14-1.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-8-2015-0395_EN.html
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2020/08/22
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Russian Federation
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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The election commission shall coordinate activities of lower commissions of a Russian Federation subject, renders assistance to them on methodological, technical, organizational and other matters
Source:
Federal Law On Elections of Deputies of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, amended as of April 5, 2016, article 28: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiz-9bZwf6EAxVX4skDHb15AeIQFnoECBEQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.te.gob.mx%2Fvota_elections%2Fpage%2Fdownload%2F16240&usg=AOvVaw3NYZOKj696lT-b9Q5THAwf&opi=89978449
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2024/03/22
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Rwanda
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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d) Referenda
Source:
Official Website of the National Electoral Commission: https://nec.gov.rw/amatora/en/home/;
Law N° 31/2005 of 24/12/2005 relating to the organisation and functioning of the National Electoral Commission, Art. 3: http://www.comelena.gov.rw/IMG/pdf/Gazette_Imikorere_KIA.pdf (2012);
https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/RW/constitution-of-the-republic-of-rwanda-last/view (2023);
Organic law N° 03/2010/OL of 18/06/2010 governing presidential and parliamentary elections, art. 3: http://www.amategeko.net/display_rubrique.php?ActDo=all&Information_ID=1449&Parent_ID=30694900&type=public&Langue_ID=An&rubID=30694901 (2013)
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2024/12/04
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Réunion
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
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2007/01/14
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Saint Helena
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a. National level
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Source:
Carol George, Office of the Chief Secretary, Saint Helena
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2007/01/19
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
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a. National level
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Source:
Article 33， Constitution
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2020/04/09
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Saint Lucia
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a. National level
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The Electoral Commission is responsible for the
registration of voters for the purpose of electing members of the
House and for the conduct of elections of members of the
House.
Source:
Elections Act, Art. 3(1), Constitution, Art. 37
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2012/02/16
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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a. National level
|
The Supervisor of Elections is responsible to exercise the general supervision over the registration of voters in elections of Representatives and over the conduct of such elections. The Supervisor of elections is appointed by the Public Service Commission in consultation with the Prime Minister.
Source:
Constitution of St. Vincent and the Grenadines 1979, article 34.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Electoral Law, article 25.
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2021/12/27
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Samoa
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a. National level
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The Commission has the functions to conduct elections of members of Parliament and referendums.
Source:
The Electoral Commission Act 2019, Article 4(1): https://www.palemene.ws/wp-content/uploads/Electoral-Commission-Act-2019-Eng.pdf (2021)
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2021/04/09
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San Marino
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a. National level
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Source:
Official Website of the State Secretariat of Interior: http://www.elezioni.sm/on-line/Home/Elezionipolitiche/GiuntaPermanentedelleElezioni.html (2012)
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2012/05/28
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Sao Tome and Principe
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Source:
Law on Electoral Commission n.º12/90 of 26 November 1990
Electoral Law of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe n.º 11/90 of 26 November 1990, as amended (latest amendment - 2006), art. 53:
http://www.stj.st/download/Lei_Eleitoral.pdf (2016)
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2016/06/28
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Saudi Arabia
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f. Not applicable
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There are no provisions for direct national elections, since it is the King who appoints the members of the Shura Council. Only municipal elections are held in Saudi Arabia.
Source:
Shura Council Law: http://www.shura.gov.sa/wps/wcm/connect/ShuraEn/internet/Laws+and+Regulations/The+Shura+Council+and+the+rules+and+regulations+job/Shura+Council+Law/ (2012);
The Basic Law of Governance: http://www.boe.gov.sa/ViewSystemDetails.aspx?lang=en&SystemID=4 (2012)
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2012/08/20
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Senegal
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
|
Referenda
Source:
Electoral Code 2012, art. L.1, L.2, L.4, L.5, LO.25, LO.133: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
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2024/10/25
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Serbia
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a. National level
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Elections for MPs (hereinafter: parliamentary elections) shall be conducted by the
Republic Electoral Commission, local electoral commissions and polling boards.
Local electoral commissions shall be municipal electoral commissions, city electoral
commissions and electoral commissions of city municipalities of the City of Belgrade.
Local elections shall be conducted by the electoral commission and polling
boards.
Source:
Electoral Law: Law on Election of Members of Parliament, art. 7, 27.
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/RS/serbia-law-on-elections-of-representatives-updated/view
Law on Local Elections, art. 9
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/RS/serbia-law-on-local-elections-2007/view
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2022/07/07
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Seychelles
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a. National level
b. Regional level
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- Constitution, art. 116: The Electoral Commission shall be a responsible for the conduct and supervision of the registration of voters and of elections and referenda under this Constitution;
- Elections Act, Section 1: "election" means a Presidential Election or a National Assembly election.
Source:
Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011), art. 116
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Elections Act Chapter 68A (1996), Section 1
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-electoral-act-1996/view)
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2025/02/28
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Sierra Leone
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
|
Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the Electoral Commission shall be responsible for the conduct and supervision of the registration of voters for, and of,all public elections and referenda. Constitution, art. 33
Source:
Constitution (2008), art. 33: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
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2017/01/13
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Singapore
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a. National level
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The Elections Department of Singapore (ELD) is a department under the Prime Minister’s Office. It has the responsibility of planning and preparing for, and managing the conduct of Presidential and Parliamentary elections and of any national referenda in Singapore.
Source:
Official Website of the Singapore Elections Department: http://www.eld.gov.sg/about.html (2017)
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2017/03/24
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Slovakia
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a. National level
b. Regional level
|
Act On Elections to the National Council: 13(1): For elections to the National Council of the Slovak Republic there shall be established a Central Electoral Commission, district electoral commissions and polling district commissions.
Act on Elections to the Bodies of Self-government Regions: 8(1): (1) The following electoral bodies shall be established for the purposes of the elections to the bodies of self-government regions (hereinafter referred to as ”election”) - (a) the Central Election Commission;(b) the Regional Election Commissions;(c) the District Election Commissions;(d) the Ward Election Commissions.
Source:
Act on Elections to the National Council (2004), Articles 13(1)
https://www.legislationline.org/documents/id/4419
Law No. 303/2001 Coll. The Election of the Governing Regions and Amendments to the Code of Civil Procedure (As Amended to 2007) Sec. 8(1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/SK/slovakia-law-no.-303-2001-coll.-the-election-of/view
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2024/10/25
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Slovenia
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a. National level
c. Local level
|
National Assembly Elections Act: art. 37: The republic electoral commission shall:
1) provide for the legitimacy of the elections and the uniform application of the provisions of this Act referring to electoral procedures;
2) co-ordinate the work of constituency electoral commissions and district electoral commissions, provide expert advice on the application of this Act, and oversee their work;
3) regulate the printed forms for the application of this Act;
4) determine uniform standards for voting material and determine other material conditions for the conduct of activities related to elections;
5) announce the results of National Assembly elections;
6) issue election certificates;
7) perform other tasks determined by law.
The republic electoral commission shall determine which official electoral documents must be sent to it by the constituency electoral commission or the district electoral commission, and the due term and method of sending.
The republic electoral commission may transfer individual tasks from its jurisdiction to the special constituency electoral commission for the election of deputies of the national communities.
Source:
National Assembly Elections Act, art. 37.
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/SI/national-assembly-elections-act/view
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2017/03/30
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Solomon Islands
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a. National level
c. Local level
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Constitution, Art. 58 (1), : The Electoral Commission shall have general responsibility for, and shall supervise, the registration of electors for the election of members of Parliament and the conduct of elections of such members and the Commission shall have such powers and other functions relating to such registration and such elections as may be prescribed.
Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997): Art, 73 (National Elections), Art. 234 (Local Government elections).
Source:
Constitution of 1978 amended 2014, art 58, https://constituteproject.org/constitution/Solomon_Islands_2014.pdf?lang=en
Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997), Part 5 , Section 73 (National Elections), Part 14, Section 234 (Local Government elections).
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2019/03/01
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Somalia
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a. National level
|
Presidential elections and federal parliament elections.
Source:
Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 111G (2-a & b): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
http://www.niec.so/En/about/mandate-and-functions
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2016/11/25
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South Africa
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
|
Source:
Constitution: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, art. 190.
Electoral Law: Electoral Commission Act, sec. 5:1.
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2012/02/24
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|
South Sudan
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a. National level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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d) Referenda
This Act is drafted in accordance with the provisions of Articles 26(2) and 197 read together with Schedule (A)(30) of the Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan, 2011, which grants to the National Government exclusive legislative and executive powers over regulation of elections and referenda at all levels of Government.
Source:
Transitional Constitution 2011, art. 26, 195 (3 - b, c): http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4e269a3e2.html%C2%A0 (2012)
The National Elections Act, 2012, Part I, Art. 4: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SS/south-sudan-the-national-elections-act-no.-39-of/view
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2021/06/02
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Spain
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica 5/1985, de 19 de junio, del Régimen Electoral General”, art. 8 & 19:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/ES/espana-ley-organica-5-1985-de-19-de-junio-del-1/
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2025/04/02
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Sri Lanka
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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The Commission shall exercise, perform and discharge all such powers, duties and functions conferred or imposed on or assigned to –
(a) theCommission;or
(b) theCommissioner-GeneralofElections,
by the Constitution, and by the law for the time being relating to the election of the President, the election of Members of Parliament, the election of members of Provincial Councils, the election of members of Local Authorities and the conduct of Referenda, including but not limited to all the powers, duties and functions relating to the preparation and revision of registers of electors for the purposes of such elections and Referenda and the conduct of such elections and Referenda.
Source:
Constitution, Art. 104B (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/LK/sri-lanka-constitution-as-amended-up-to-9/at_download/file
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2016/02/04
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|
Sudan
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
|
Elections of the President of the Republic, President of the Government of Southern Sudan , Governors, the Legislative Assemblies and referenda.
Source:
The National Elections Act 2008, art. 10 (2 - a, b): http://www.gurtong.org/ResourceCenter/documents/Reports/Elections-09/nationalelectionsact2008.pdf (2012)
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2012/08/31
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Suriname
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a. National level
c. Local level
|
Source:
Electoral Law of 1987, Art. 1: http://pdba.georgetown.edu/Electoral/Sur/suriname.html (2012)
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2025/03/28
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Swaziland
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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The functions of the Elections and Boundary Commission shall be to - oversee and supervise the registration of voters and ensure fair and free elections at primary, secondary or other level.
Source:
Constitution: Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, art. 90(7)(a).
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2012/12/11
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Sweden
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
|
Also responsible for elections to the European Parliament and for national referenda.
Source:
Electoral Law of 2005, Ch. 3, Section 1: http://www.val.se/pdf/2005_elections_act.pdf (2012)
|
2014/08/04
|
|
Switzerland
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a. National level
|
Source:
Official Website of the Swiss administration: http://www.admin.ch/ (2014);
Official Website of the Swiss Federal Chancellery: http://www.ch.ch/abstimmungen_und_wahlen/02186/02213/02220/02222/index.html?lang=fr (2014)
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2025/03/28
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Syrian Arab Republic
|
a. National level
|
The Judicial Committee of the Electoral oversees and administers national elections to ensure freedom of practice, integrity and fairness is constantly being maintained throughout the election process.
Source:
The General Electoral Laws of Syria, art 8.
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2014/06/03
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Tajikistan
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a. National level
|
The CCER has the following authorities:
1) Implements control over execution of the present Law and secures its equal application throughout the territory of the Republic, within its authority issues instructions and interprets the implementation procedure of the present Law.
2) Forms single-mandate constituencies for the elections of deputies to the Majlisi Namoyandagon and gives them names and numbers.
3) Forms district election commissions for the elections of members of the Majlisi Milli and deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon and publishes information on their location.
4) Organizes the work of election commissions, determines the order of altering their staff; cancels resolutions of district election commissions on elections of members of the Majlisi Milli and deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon by its own or by proposal of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Tajikistan in cases these resolutions contradict the present Law.
5) Resolves issues on including polling stations formed outside the Republic of Tajikistan to constituencies.
6) Creates equal conditions for candidates to participate in pre-election campaign.
7) Allocates funds to district election commissions, controls providing of election commissions with premises, transport and means of communication and settles other questions concerning the logistical support of elections.
8) Determines the form of ballots on elections of the members of Majlisi Milli and deputies of Majlisi Namoyandagon, voter lists, protocols of sessions of election commissions and other election related documents, the samples of ballot-boxes and seals of election commissions and the order of storage of election documents.
9) Prepares ballots for elections of the members of Majlisi Milli and the deputies of Majlisi Namoyandagon for all constituencies.
10) Listens to reports of heads of Ministries, State Committees, and state bodies under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, local executive bodies, local self-government bodies, and representatives of political parties on the preparation and conduction of elections.
11) Determines the order of participation of national observers, international observers, representatives of local and foreign media, and provides them with necessary documents.
12) Registers the list of candidates from political parties nominated in the single all-republican constituency and their proxies.
13) Issues appropriate certificates to the candidates registered in the single all-republican constituency and to the proxies of political parties.
14) Sums up the results of elections throughout the country, registers the elected deputies, and publishes reports on the results of elections and list of the elected members of Majlisi Milli and the deputies of Majlisi Namoyandagon.
15) Solves issues with regard to repeat elections of the members of Majlisi Milli and the deputies of Majlisi Namoyandagon.
16) Sets the date of elections for Majlisi Namoyandagon and members of Majlisi Milli to fill the seats of those quitted and provides their conduction.
17) Considers applications and complaints about decisions and actions of election commissions and makes decisions on them.
18) Provides submission of documents related to organization and conduction of elections to the archives.
19) Carries out other functions in accordance with the present Law and other laws of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Source:
Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 12.
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2025/02/17
|
|
Tanzania, United Republic of
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a. National level
|
Presidential and parliamentary elections.
Source:
Constitution, art. 74 (6): http://www.chr.up.ac.za/undp/domestic/docs/c_Tanzania.pdf (2013)
|
2015/10/26
|
|
Thailand
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a. National level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
|
The Election Commission shall control and hold, or cause to be held in an honest and fair manner an election of members of the House of Representatives, or selection of members of the Senate, election of members of a local assembly and local administrators including voting in a referendum.
Source:
Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, Sec. 222: http://www.un.or.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_Thailand-Draft-Constitution_EnglishTranslation_Full_Formatted_vFina....pdf
Organic Act on the Election Commission B.E. 2550 (2007), Sec. 10 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/TH/thailand-organic-act-on-the-election-commission/at_download/file
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2023/10/04
|
|
Timor-Leste
|
a. National level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
|
Electoral administration bodies shall exercise functions relating to all electoral acts pertaining to organs of sovereignty, referenda, or local government.
Source:
Law no. 5/2006, Law on the Election of the National Parliament, article 2: https://mj.gov.tl/jornal/lawsTL/RDTL-Law/RDTL-Laws/Law-2006-05.pdf
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2024/10/02
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Togo
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
|
Source:
Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended by law No 2005-001, law No. 2007-009 and law No. 2009-002, art. 3: http://www.legitogo.gouv.tg/annee_txt/2007/Pages%20from%20jo_2007-007.pdf (2013)
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2013/01/10
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Tokelau
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e. No information available
|
|
2020/01/22
|
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Tonga
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a. National level
|
Source:
Electoral Commission Act 2010, Art. 10: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/TO/tonga-electoral-commission-act-2010/view (2021)
|
2021/09/14
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|
Trinidad and Tobago
|
a. National level
c. Local level
|
The registration of voters and the conduct of elections in every constituency shall be subject to the direction and supervision of the Commission.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 71(11): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/ ;
Law for local government elections: “Elections and Boundaries Commission (Local Government) Act”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-elections-and-boundaries/
|
2020/08/22
|
|
Tunisia
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a. National level
|
Source:
Organic Law n° 2012-23 of 20 December 2012 on the Independent High Authority for Elections, as amended by the Organic Law n° 2013- 52 of 28 December 2013, art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisie-loi-organique-nb0-2012-23-du-20-decembre/view (2014).
|
2019/08/05
|
|
Turkey
|
a. National level
c. Local level
|
Among other responsibilities, the Supreme Board of Elections has an overseeing function over provincial and county election boards.
Source:
Law on Basic Provisions on Elections and Voter Registers, art. 14: http://www.legislationline.org/download/action/download/id/1313/file/fc1948ff2445260c54d20269d70c.pdf
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2016/01/21
|
|
Turkmenistan
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
|
Subordinate to the CEC are 5 Regional Election Commissions (REC), 125 District Election Commissions (DECs) and Precinct Election Commissions (PECs).
Source:
OSCE/ODIHR Assessment of the Electoral Legislation, Section V, No. 22: http://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/92391?download=true.
|
2017/02/14
|
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
|
a. National level
|
The responsibility belongs to the Supervisor of Elections.
Source:
Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 104: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”, Section 4: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/
|
2025/09/30
|
|
Tuvalu
|
a. National level
|
The Secretary to Government within the Office of the Prime Minister coordinates the administration of national elections.
Source:
Electoral Provisions (Parliament) Regulations of 1980, as amended, art. 4; Hassall, Graham (2006): The Tuvalu General Election 2006, Democracy and Elections Project (Governance Program), University of the South Pacific, Fiji. (http://www.governance.usp.ac.fj/fileadmin/files/thematic/elections/docs/Hassall_-_Election_Observation_Report_Tuvalu_2006.pdf)
|
2012/06/19
|
|
Uganda
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
|
Source:
Electoral Commission Act as amended in 2010, art. 12;
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Electoral%20Commission%20Act,%20Uganda.pdf (2016)
Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 61 (a, b): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
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2016/02/08
|
|
Ukraine
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
|
The Central Election Commission (hereafter – the Commission) is a permanently functioning collegial state body, which shall work on the basis of the Constitution of Ukraine, this and other laws of Ukraine and be assigned the authorities to organize the preparation and conduct of elections of the President of Ukraine, of people’s deputies of Ukraine, of deputies of the parliament of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, of deputies of local councils and villages, town and city mayors, as well as nationwide and local referenda.
Source:
Law on the Central Election Commission (last amended in 2018) article 1 (1)
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/en/1932-15
|
2019/03/11
|
|
United Arab Emirates
|
a. National level
|
Source:
Official Website of the National Electoral Committee: http://www.uaenec.ae/en/about-us/national-committee-functions.aspx
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/United_Arab_Emirates_2009?lang=en
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2019/09/25
|
|
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
|
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
|
Source:
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, Art. 5: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/41/section/5
|
2025/06/12
|
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United States of America
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a. National level
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The Federal Election Commission administers campaign finance laws.
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is charged with developing guidance to meet HAVA requirements, maintaining the national mail voter registration form developed in accordance with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, adopting voluntary voting system guidelines, and serving as a national clearinghouse of information on election administration.
State and local elections are run by the State governments.
Source:
The Federal Election Commission online (www.fec.gov) ;
https://www.eac.gov/about-the-useac
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2024/10/21
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Uruguay
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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Other kinds of elections: university authorities, representatives of pensioners, workers and firms.
Source:
Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 77 (9) https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
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2024/12/18
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Uzbekistan
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a. National level
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Article 14: Central Election Commission shall: organize the preparation and conduct of elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, deputies to local Kengashes;
head the system of election commissions, exercise control over the implementation of this Code throughout the entire territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan,and ensure its uniform application.
Source:
Election Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Chapter 3, Articles 14 (2019): https://lex.uz/docs/4458857?ONDATE=26.06.2019
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2024/08/22
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Vanuatu
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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The Electoral Commission shall have general responsibility for and shall supervise the registration of electors and the conduct of elections to Parliament, the National Council of Chiefs, local government and municipal councils
Source:
Constitution, art. 20 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/VU/vanuatu-constitution-of-the-republic-of-vanuatu/at_download/file
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2016/01/26
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Venezuela
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a. National level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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Referenda, recalls, union elections.
Source:
Electoral Branch Law: “Ley Orgánica del Poder Electoral”, art. 33 (1 & 2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/leyes-electorales/venezuela-ley-organica-poder-electoral-2002/
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2020/11/15
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Viet Nam
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a. National level
b. Regional level
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Source:
Law of 1997 on Election of Deputies to the National Assembly, as amended and supplemented by laws No. 31/2001/QH10 and No: 63/2010/QH12, art. 13:
http://www.moj.gov.vn/vbpq/en/lists/vn%20bn%20php%20lut/view_detail.aspx?itemid=2526 (2016)
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2021/03/25
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Virgin Islands, British
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a. National level
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Source:
http://www.bvi.gov.vg/departments/office-supervisor-elections
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2019/02/21
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Virgin Islands, U.S.
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e. No information available
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2009/08/14
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Wallis and Futuna
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Source:
Electoral Code
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2004/01/15
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Western Sahara
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e. No information available
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2009/08/14
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Yemen
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a. National level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
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d) Referenda
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 24: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
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2012/08/22
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Zambia
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a. National level
c. Local level
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Source:
Constitution: Constitution of Zambia, art. 229.
http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/amendment_act/Constitution%20of%20Zambia%20%20%28Amendment%29,%202016-Act%20No.%202_0.pdf (2016)
Electoral Law: http://www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral__act_2006.pdf (2016)
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2016/06/28
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Zanzibar
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a. National level
c. Local level
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"The Zanzibar Electoral Commission shall be responsible the the over-all supervision of the general conduct of all Presidential, Member of the House of Representatives, and Local Authorities and elections in Zanzibar."
Source:
Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984 as amended, art. 5 (a)
http://www.temco.udsm.ac.tz/images/stories/Electral_Laws/ZANZIBAR-ELECTION-ACT-2010.pdf (2016)
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2016/04/05
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Zimbabwe
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a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
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Electoral Act shall apply to - the election of members of Parliament and elections to the office of President for the purposes of the Constitution; elections to the governing bodies of councils for the purposes of the Rural District Councils Act and the Urban Councils Act.
Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Act, art. 2.
https://www.refworld.org/pdfid/4c46c1572.pdf
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2023/09/25
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