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Media and Elections

Iran, Islamic Republic of Iran, Islamic Republic of

ME037

Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question:What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s): a. Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments: The law guarantees equal campaign conditions for nominees, including equal access to Iran’s state owned-media, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Broadcasting (IRIB).
Source: DUALITY BY DESIGN: The Iranian Electoral System: https://www.sssup.it/UploadDocs/14620_2_R_Duality_by_Design__The_Iranian_Electoral_System_Yasmin_Alem.pdf
Verified: 2024/11/19
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ME059

Television debates
Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): a. Yes, in presidential elections
Comments:
Source: Radio Free Europe Ratio Library, "Iranian Presidential Candidates Meet In Televised Debate" (2013) http://www.rferl.org/content/iran-presidential-debate/25003083.html 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 https://iranwire.com/en/politics/131337-pezeshkian-and-jalili-face-off-in-heated-presidential-debate/
Verified: 2024/11/19
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ME062

Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question:What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer: g. No information available
Comments:
Source: Presidential Electoral Law of the Islamic Republic of Iran: https://www.sssup.it/UploadDocs/4748_5_O_Iran_Electoral_Law_on_Presidential_Elections_10.pdf Elections Act of Islamic Consultative Assembly: https://www.refworld.org/themes/custom/unhcr_rw/pdf-js/viewer.html?file=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.refworld.org%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Flegacy-pdf%2Fen%2F1999-11%2F4c35cba22.pdf
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ME080


Question:Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer: c. No information available
Comments:
Source: Political Parties Law: https://irandataportal.syr.edu/political-parties-law
Verified: 2024/11/19
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