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Iran, Islamic Republic of Iran, Islamic Republic of

PC001

Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question:What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s): d. No registration required
Comments: The formation of parties, societies, political or professional associations, as well as religious societies, whether Islamic or pertaining to one of the recognized religious minorities, is permitted provided they do not violate the principles of independence, freedom, national unity, the criteria of Islam, or the basis of the Islamic Republic. No one may be prevented from participating in the aforementioned groups, or be compelled to participate in them.
Source: Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, article 26: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Iran_1989
Verified: 2024/11/19
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PC003

Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question:What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s): a. Age
b. Citizenship
h. Minimum level of education
j. Other
Comments: The candidates shall hold the following particulars when they are nominated: 1. Believing and practically binding to the Islamic Republic of Iran 2. Iranian Nationality 3. Binding to the Constitutions and Absolute Religious Guardianship 4. Holding at least Associate Degree of its equivalent 5. Having no bad reputation in the elections station 6. Physical Health at the extent of being able to see, hear and speak 7. At least aged 26 and at most aged 75 The religious minorities candidates are not obliged to believe in Islam but their own religion.
Source: Elections Act of Islamic Consultative Assembly, article 28: 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
Verified: 2024/11/19
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PC008

Independent candidates
Question:Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s): e. In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments:
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
Verified: 2024/11/19
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PC012

Public funding of parties
Question:Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s): b. Direct
Comments: Government grants and subsidies in order to help the parties, the government shall provide an annual budget line in the annual budget. Allocation of funds for assistance to the parties subject to Article 16 of this law shall be in accordance with the instructions approved by the Commission of Parties and shall also supervise its proper implementation.
Source: International IDEA: Global Database on Political Finance, Islamic Republic of Iran: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/country?country=105&database_theme=302 Law on the Activities of Political Parties and Groups, Art. 16 (4) Note 1.
Verified: 2024/11/19
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PC015


Question:What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s): e. Other
Comments: Government grants and subsidies in order to help the parties, the government shall provide an annual budget line in the annual budget. Allocation of funds for assistance to the parties subject to Article 16 of this law shall be in accordance with the instructions approved by the Commission of Parties and shall also supervise its proper implementation.
Source: International IDEA: Global Database on Political Finance, Islamic Republic of Iran: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/country?country=105&database_theme=302 Law on the Activities of Political Parties and Groups, Art. 16 (4) Note 1.
Verified: 2024/11/19
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PC017


Question:Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: Political parties are entitled to private funding excluding that from foreign interests, anonymous donations, and state resources.
Source: International IDEA: Global Database on Political Finance, Islamic Republic of Iran: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/country?country=105&database_theme=302
Verified: 2024/11/19
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