1. Where can I register to vote, vote in my country/abroad?

2. I lost my voting card, how can I get a new one?

3 How do I become an election observer?

4. Which organisations conduct election observation?

5. What kind of electoral system/voting practices are used in a country?

6. What international standards exist for credible electoral processes?

7. Could you provide me with information for organizing/carrying out elections?

8. How do I implement a voter or civic education programme? What kinds of materials are necessary?

9. Do you have information about voter education/participation for specific groups (e.g. female voters, youth voters, minority voters, disabled voters.)?

10. Questions about ACE and Consolidated Replies

Where can I register to vote, vote in my country/abroad?

ACE is not directly involved in elections and therefore cannot provide information for the specific voting operations of an election in your country, but if you consult the relevant country page you can find the contact information for the Electoral Management Body in your country and they may be able to provide you with the information you require. (Regions and Countries)

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I lost my voting card, how can I get a new one?

ACE is not directly involved in elections and therefore cannot provide information for the specific voting operations of an election in your country, but if you consult the relevant country page you can find the contact information for the Electoral Management Body in your country and they may be able to provide you with the information you require. (Regions and Countries)

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How do I become an election observer?

ACE is not directly involved in election observation missions, there are, however, a number of resources available if you wish to learn more about election observation. You may wish to start by consulting ACE Support and Advice: Election Observation

 A list of international organizations which conduct election observation can be found here.

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Which organisations conduct election observation?

ACE is not directly involved in election observation missions, there are, however, a number of resources available if you wish to learn more about election observation. You may wish to start by consulting ACE Support and Advice: Election Observation

A list of international organizations which conduct election observation can be found here.

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What kind of electoral system/voting practices are used in a country?

For more information about the electoral systems and voting practices used in individual countries consult the relevant country page (ACE: Regions and Countries).

To compare the systems used around the world consult the Comparative Data section of the ACE website.

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What international standards exist for credible electoral processes?

Electoral Management Bodies/Electoral Commission, Election Observers and members of civil society can all play significant roles in ensuring credible electoral processes. There are a number of standards applied, both domestically and internationally to the various actors involved in elections. To learn more you may wish to consult the ACE Electoral Materials on International Standards and Principles.

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Could you provide me with information for organizing/carrying out elections?

The administration of elections may include determining policy as well as major administrative and logistical tasks.

For more information about organizing elections consult the Electoral Management section of the ACE Encyclopaedia.

You may also be interested in the Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections (BRIDGE) professional development programme.

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How do I implement a voter or civic education programme? What kinds of materials are necessary?

The Voter and Civic Education section of the ACE Encyclopaedia offers general information as well as some instruction on voter education programme design and implementation.

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Do you have information about voter education/participation for specific groups (e.g. female voters, youth voters, minority voters, disabled voters.)?

In addition to the resources above there ACE also has materials which focus on encouraging and facilitating the participation of specific groups. The ACE Encyclopaedia has information about Targeted Voter Registration for young voters, women and ethnic minorities.

You may also wish to consult the ACE Electoral Materials on Gender, Minorities and Elections and the International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics (iKNOW Politics).

The ACE publication ‘Focus On Election and Disability’ provides useful information about eliminating barriers to participation for citizens with disabilities.

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ACE Answers

ACE offers a wide range of services related to electoral knowledge, assistance and capacity development. The ACE Project website offers in-depth articles, global statistics and data, an Encyclopaedia of Elections, information on electoral assistance, observation and professional development, region- and country-specific resources, daily electoral news, an election calendar, quizzes and expert networks. To learn more consult the About ACE section and the ACE Frequently Asked Questions.

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Consolidated Replies

Here you will find an archive of the questions and answers sent to and answered by the ACE Practitioners' Network. The questions and answers cover a variety of election related issues in a number of different countries and regions.

By browsing the Consolidated Replies, you can expand your knowledge, obtain expertise and the latest insights as well as news and lessons learned on key issues in the electoral field. Please consult the replies before submitting a question to the Practitioners’ Network as your question may have already been answered.

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