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Voter Registration

Tuvalu Tuvalu

VR001

Voting age
Question:What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer: c. 18
Comments:
Source: Electoral Provisions (Parliament) Act as amended, art. 5 (2). Constitution of Tuvalu, art. 91 (1).
Verified: 2009/09/04
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VR002

Other voting requirements
Question:Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s): a. Citizenship
b. Period of Residence
e. Other
Comments: In addition to citizenship, the electoral district in which one registers may be determined by either a residency requirement of two years within the previous three years or land ownership, in addition to involvement with the activities of the indigenous community of that district. However, if one does not meet these requirements in any electoral district, that person may still register to vote.
Source: Constitution, art. 90-91; Electoral Provisions (Parliamentary) Act as amended, art. 5 (2-4)
Verified: 2012/06/19
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VR004

Authority responsible for voter registration
Question:Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer: a. Central Government Department (specify)
Comments: The Secretary to Government within the Office of the Prime Minister directs the administration of all election processes. The Minister appoints a Registration Officer for each electoral district who is responsible for updating and maintaining voter registration within that district.
Source: Electoral Provisions (Parliament) Regulations as amended, art. 5 (1)
Verified: 2012/06/19
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VR008

Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question:Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer: b. No
Comments: There is specific mandate requiring citizens to be registered to vote. The Constitution as well as additional legislation specify the requirements one must meet in order to be entitled to be registered. Registration is voluntary.
Source: Electoral Provisions (Parliamentary) Act as amended, art. 5 (2); Constitution, art. 91.
Verified: 2012/06/19
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