Legislative Framework

Bolivia

LF001

Question:	What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):	a. Part of Constitution b. Separate legislation d. Regulations or administrative rules
Comments:	The electoral law is part of Constitution and specific electoral laws such as the Electoral Regime Law and Plurinational Electoral Body Law.
Source:	Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", arts. 205-212: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019). Electoral Law; “Ley del Régimen Electoral — Ley 026-2010”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-026-2010-regimen-electoral-vigente/ (2019).
Verified:	2024/12/09

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LF003

Question:	The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):	a. National elections b. Regional elections c. Local elections d. Referendums e. Other
Comments:	Legislative elections (Senate and Chamber of Representatives), presidential elections, municipal elections, local elections, referenda, citizens' initiatives, recalls, agenda initiatives, departmental elections, regional elections, election of officers of the judiciary.
Source:	Electoral Law; “Ley del Régimen Electoral — Ley 026-2010”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-026-2010-regimen-electoral-vigente/ (2019)
Verified:	2024/12/09

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LF004

Question:	Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):	b. Voting is compulsory and regulated in the electoral law c. Voting is compulsory and regulated in the constitution
Comments:	The voting certificate is the only document that proves that an elector has complied with the obligation to vote. Without a voting certificate or proof of payment of the fine, within ninety (90) days following the election, voters shall not: a) Work as public officers. b) Perform banking transactions. c) Issue a passport.
Source:	Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", 26 (II-2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019). Electoral Law; “Ley del Régimen Electoral— Ley 026-2010”, art. 43 (I.a), 154: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-026-2010-regimen-electoral-vigente/ (2019)
Verified:	2024/12/09

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LF007

Question:	What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):	b. EMB
Comments:	The Supreme Electoral Court, the Departmental Electoral Court and the Electoral Juries are responsible about contentious electoral issues.
Source:	Electoral Law: “Ley del Régimen Electoral — Ley 026-2010”, art. 170: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-026-2010-regimen-electoral-vigente/ (2019). EMB Law: "Ley del Órgano Electoral Plurinacional — Ley 018-2010", art. 39 (3 & 4), 54 (1 & 2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-018-2010-organo-electoral-plurinacional-vigente/ (2019).
Verified:	2024/12/09

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