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total countries/territories: 232
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Afghanistan
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
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The objectives of this law are: 1- Administration of free, universal, secret, direct, fair and transparent elections. 2- Establishing requirements and qualifications of voters and candidates. 3- Determining the electoral constituencies. 4- Manner of election and how to conduct it. 5- Managing affairs related to addressing the violations, objections and complaints arising from the elections.
Source:
Afghanistan Electoral Law, art. 21-39 (Chapters 5-15): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/AF/afghanistan-election-law-2014-english/view (2014).
http://www.afghanembassy.com.pl/afg/images/pliki/TheConstitution.pdf
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2019/09/24
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Albania
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
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The Electoraol Code: 1: 1. The aim of this Code is to specify rules for preparing, conducting, administering, and supervising elections to the Assembly of Albania, local government elections and referenda, as well as for declaring their results.
Source:
The Electoral Code of the Republic of Albania, dated 2 April 2015, Art. 1.
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2017/05/17
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Algeria
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
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Source:
Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 1: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/DZ/algeria-ordonnance-nb0-12-01-du-13-fevrier-2012/view (2017)
https://www.joradp.dz/trv/fcons.pdf
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2019/09/25
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American Samoa
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a. National elections
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Source:
American Samoa Code Annotated Title 6 Elections 6.0101
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2017/08/18
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Andorra
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
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There are only national and local elections in Andorra.
Source:
Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 55-60: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/view
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2023/06/09
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Angola
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a. National elections
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Source:
Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 1: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017)
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2017/03/28
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Anguilla
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a. National elections
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Source:
Elections Act: art. 1
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2015/02/24
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Antigua and Barbuda
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a. National elections
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Source:
Representation of the People Act: art. 1
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/AG/antigua-and-barbuda-the-representation-of-the/view
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2014/06/04
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Argentina
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a. National elections
e. Other
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Source:
Electoral Code: “Código Electoral Nacional — Ley 19945”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/AR/argentina-ley-19945-codigo-electoral-nacional-2019/ (2019)
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2021/12/26
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Armenia
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
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The national electoral law covers elections of the National Assembly, election of the president and local self-government elections.
Source:
Electoral Code of 25 May 2016:
http://www.venice.coe.int/webforms/documents/?pdf=CDL-REF(2016)042-e
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2017/04/06
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Aruba
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a. National elections
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Source:
Mr. Hubert Maduro, President, Electoral Council of Aruba
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2007/01/25
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Australia
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a. National elections
d. Referendums
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Source:
Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (amended in 2019): https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2019C00103/f85985f8-e256-4e11-ad31-884ed7f92224
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2024/09/09
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Austria
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a. National elections
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Source:
Federal Law on the Election of the National Council (1992)
http://www.legislationline.org/documents/action/popup/id/6544
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2012/05/29
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Azerbaijan
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
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The Election Code of Azerbaijan establishes the rules for the organization and conduct of elections of deputies to the parliament of The Republic of Azerbaijan (the Milli Majlis), presidential and municipal elections of the Republic of Azerbaijan and nationwide referenda.
Source:
Election Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan including 2024 amendments: https://msk.gov.az/uploads/qanunvericilik/Election-Code-2024.pdf
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2024/11/12
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Bahamas
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a. National elections
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The act covers Parliamentary Elections.
Source:
Parliamentary Elections Act 1992
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BS/bahamas-parliamentary-elections-act-2012/view (2017)
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2017/03/27
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Bahrain
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a. National elections
d. Referendums
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Source:
Decree No. 14 of 2002 on Exercising Political Rights, part 3, art. 17 (2):
https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/mideast/BH/bahrain-law-by-decree-on-exercising-political/view
Decree No. 71 of 2014 on Electoral Constituencies: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/mideast/BH/bahrain-collection-of-electoral-laws-2014-in/view
The Shura and Representatives Councils Law 2002, art. 20: https://regulations-references-laws-s3-bucket.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com/public/_pdf-1705188185067.pdf
Constitution: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Bahrain_2017
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2024/11/25
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Bangladesh
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a. National elections
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Source:
Constitution of Bangladesh: Part VII, Art. 119
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2012/05/30
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Barbados
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a. National elections
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Source:
Representation of the People's Act: Ch.12.
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2011/07/28
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Belarus
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
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This Code regulates relations arising when preparing and holding elections of the President of the Republic of Belarus, elections and recall of deputies of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, of members of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus (hereinafter – Council of the Republic), of deputies of local Councils of Deputies of the Republic of Belarus, as well as while preparing and holding a referendum (popular vote) and establishes guarantees ensuring free will of the citizens of the Republic of Belarus.
Source:
Electoral Code: "Electoral Code of the Republic of Belarus”, art. 1: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/BY/belarus-electoral-code-2023-english/
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2023/09/13
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Belgium
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a. National elections
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Separate laws for elections at different levels.
Source:
Electoral Code
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2017/06/30
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Belize
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a. National elections
d. Referendums
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Source:
Constitution: “Belize Constitution, Chapter 4”, Section 88–93: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BZ/belize-constitution-2022/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act, Chapter 9”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BZ/belize-representation-of-the-people-act-2020/ ;
Referendum Law: “Referendum Act, Chapter 10”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BZ/belize-referendum-act-2020/ ;
Recall Law: “Recall of Elected Representatives Act, Chapter 9:01”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BZ/belize-recall-of-elected-representatives-act-2020/
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2025/03/24
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Benin
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
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Article 1er : Les dispositions de la présente loi concernent les
règles générales applicables aux élections du Président de la
République, des membres de l’Assemblée Nationale, des membres des
conseils communaux ou municipaux et des membres des Conseils de
village ou de quartier de ville.
Source:
Law n ° 2010-33 of 7 January 2011 setting general rules for the elections in the Republic of Benin, art. 1
http://ddata.over-blog.com/1/35/48/78/Benin-2/Loi-electorale-generale-pour-2011.pdf (2016)
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2019/04/05
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Bermuda
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
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Elections on all levels of government are legislated under the elections act.
Source:
The Parliamentary Election Act 1978
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2012/05/31
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Bhutan
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
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This Act shall: (a) Be called the ELECTION ACT OF THE KINGDOM OF BHUTAN, 2008; (b) Extend to the whole of Bhutan, and apply to elections to Parliament and Local Governments in all electoral constituencies and to National Referendums; and
Source:
Election of Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, Chapter 1, Article 1 (a-b): https://www.ecb.bt/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ElectionActEnglish.pdf
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2024/08/27
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Bolivia
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
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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)
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2024/12/09
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
e. Other
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Article 1.1
This law shall regulate the election of the members and the delegates of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina and of the members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina and shall stipulate the principles governing the elections at all levels of authority in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Source:
Electoral Law: Election Law of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/BiH_Election_Law_last_consolidated_version.pdf?v-4 (2024)
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2025/06/23
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Botswana
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a. National elections
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Referenda are governed by the Referendum Act of 1987 while rural local elections (District Councils) are governed by the Local Government (District Councils) Act (CHAPTER 40:01).
Source:
Electoral Act of 1968 (as amended until 2012): http://www.iec.gov.bw/images/pdf/ElectoralAct.pdf (2014).
Referendum Act of 1987.
Local Government (District Councils) Act.
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2014/10/24
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Brazil
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
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Source:
Electoral Code - Law No. 4,737, of July 15, 1965, Article 1:
https://www.tse.jus.br/legislacao/codigo-eleitoral/codigo-eleitoral-1/codigo-eleitoral-lei-nb0-4.737-de-15-de-julho-de-1965
Election Law – Law No. 9,504, of September 30, 1997, Article 1:
https://www.tse.jus.br/legislacao/codigo-eleitoral/lei-das-eleicoes/lei-das-eleicoes-lei-nb0-9.504-de-30-de-setembro-de-1997
Political Parties Law – Law No. 9.096, of September 19, 1995:
https://www.tse.jus.br/legislacao/codigo-eleitoral/lei-dos-partidos-politicos/lei-dos-partidos-politicos-lei-nb0-9.096-de-19-de-setembro-de-1995
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2024/10/18
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Brunei Darussalam
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g. Not applicable
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Source:
Constitution, Art. 23: http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/fdl/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Brunei_Constitution_1959_amended%202011_EN.pdf (2013);
CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bx.html
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2013/03/18
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Bulgaria
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
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Elections for the National Assembly, Grand National Assembly, President and Vice President of the Republic ,Members of the European Parliament of the Republic of Bulgaria, councilors, mayors and mayors of districts.
Also sets conditions, organization and procedure for holding elections in the Republic of Bulgaria,contestation of election results,terms and conditions for completing the mandates.
Source:
Electoral Law: Election Code: Art (1), Art (2) http://dv.parliament.bg/DVWeb/showMaterialDV.jsp?idMat=82965 (2014)
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2014/10/02
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Burkina Faso
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
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Source:
Electoral Code as amended in 2015, art. 43 (1): http://www.ceni.bf/sites/default/files/Code_électoral_BF-Version_21.05.2015.pdf (2015)
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2015/12/04
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Burma (Myanmar)
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a. National elections
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Source:
Constitution of Myanmar: http://burmacampaign.org.uk/media/Constitution-1.pdf (2015);
The Pyithu Hluttaw Election Law: http://www.altsean.org/Research/2010/Resources/Laws/Pyithu%20Hluttaw%20Election%20Law.pdf (2013).
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2015/11/17
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Burundi
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
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Source:
Electoral Code: https://courconstitutionnelle.gov.bi/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Code-Electoral_30092024095027.pdf
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2025/05/08
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Cambodia
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
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Source:
Law on the Election of the Members of the National Assembly: http://ngocedaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/tmp_11849-Draft-of-LEMNA-by-CNRP-CPP_March_08_2015132491924.pdf;
Law on Senate Election;
Law on the Election of Capital/Provincial, Municipality/District/Khan Councils;
Law on Elections of Commune Councils.
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2023/10/11
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Cameroon
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
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Source:
Electoral Code of 13 April 2012, art. 1: http://www.assemblenationale.cm/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=82 (2012)
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2012/08/09
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Canada
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a. National elections
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The Canada Elections Act covers federal elections. Canada is a confederation made of a federal jurisdiction, 10 provinces and three territories, each of which has its own separate legislative framework for administering its own elections and referenda.
Source:
Electoral Law: Canada Elections Act (2015)
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/PDF/E-2.01.pdf
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2025/03/28
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Cape Verde
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
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Source:
Electoral Law as amended by Law No 56/VII/2010, art. 1: http://www.parlamento.cv/userfiles/image/site/Leis/Altera%20o%20C%C3%B3digo%20Eleitoral%20-%20texto%20integrante.pdf (2016)
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2016/05/04
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Cayman Islands
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a. National elections
d. Referendums
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The Parliament can enact laws to make provision to hold referendums and people-initiated referendums on matters of national importance.
Source:
Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 60, 69, 70, 86: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Referendum Law 2012: “Referendum (Single-member Constituencies) Law 2012”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-referendum-law-2012/ ;
Referendum Law 2019: “Referendum (People-initiated Referendum Regarding the Port) Law 2019”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-referendum-law-2019/ ;
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2021/12/13
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Central African Republic
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
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Source:
Electoral Law N° 09.016: http://ddata.over-blog.com/1/35/48/78/Centrafrique/CODE_ELECTORAL-RCA-2-octobre-2010.pdf (2016)
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2021/04/19
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Chad
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
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e) Presidential elections
Source:
Electoral Law N° 003/PR/2008 amended by law n° 008/PR/2009, law n° 007/PR/2010 and law n° 020/PR/2010, art. 1:
http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf (2016)
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2019/04/23
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Chile
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
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National electoral law in Chile covers parliamentary, municipal, and presidential elections.
Constitution: "Gobierno y Administración Regional", "Gobierno y Administración Provincial", and "Administración Comunal"(Articles 111-122)
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica Constitucional sobre Votaciones Populares y Escrutinios (2016)”, art. 1:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CL/chile-ley-sobre-votaciones-populares-y-escrutinios/
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2025/03/04
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China
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
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Deputies to the National People's Congress and to the people's congresses of provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, cities divided into districts, and autonomous prefectures shall be elected by the people's congresses at the next lower level.
Source:
Electoral Law of PRC, Ch.1, Art.2
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2012/06/04
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Cocos (keeling) Islands
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a. National elections
d. Referendums
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Source:
Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, as amended on 8 March 2019: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2019C00103
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2019/07/08
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Colombia
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
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Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política de Colombia”, art. 260: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CO/colombia-constitucion-politica-de-colombia-2016 (2016).
Electoral Law: “Código Electoral”, art. 5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CO/colombia-codigo-electoral-2016/ (2016).
Law 1475 of 2011: “Ley 1475 de 2011 sobre los partidos y movimientos políticos”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CO/colombia-ley-1475-de-2011-sobre-partidos-politicos/ (2011).
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2024/12/12
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Comoros
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
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Election of the President of the Union, election of the Island Governors,legislative elections, elections for Island Councillors, municipal elections and referenda.
Source:
Law No 10-018/AU amending certain provisions of the electoral law of 14 January 2007, art. 1
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/KM/comores-electoral-law-2010/view (2016)
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2025/09/30
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Congo (Brazzaville)
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
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The election of the President of the Republic, the election of deputies to the National Assembly, the election of members of county councils and town, and the election of senators.
Source:
Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2001)
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2015/10/23
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Congo (Kinshasa), Democratic Republic of the
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
e. Other
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b) Provincial, urban and municipal municipal elections.
e) Presidential elections.
Source:
Loi électorale (2015): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/congo-kinshasa-rdc-loi-electorale-2015/
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2016/11/03
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Cook Islands
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a. National elections
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Source:
Teokoati Joseph, Chief Probation Officer, Probation Service - Ministry of Justice
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2012/06/04
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Costa Rica
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
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It regulates the elections for president and vice-president, for members of Parliament, majors, municipal trustees, and aldermen, as well as members of district and municipal councils.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política de la República de Costa Rica”, art. 102: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CR/costa-rica-constitucion-politica-reformas-2015.pdf/; Electoral Law: “Ley 8765: Código Electoral”, art. 150: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CR/costa-rica-ley-8765-codigo-electoral-2018.pdf/
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2018/01/24
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Croatia
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
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Referendums are regulated at some level in the Constitution of the Republic of Croatia and on local and regional level - in the Law on Local and Regional Self-Government.
Source:
Electoral Law: Act on Election of Representatives to the Croatian Parliament
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/7663/file/Croatia_Parliamentary_Elections_Act_2003_am2015_en.pdf
Law on the Election of the Representative Bodies of Local and Regional Self-Government Units (2001).
Law on Local and Regional Self-Government (2001).
Law on the Croatian Radio-Television (2001).
Law on List of Voters (1992).
Law on the Constituencies for the Election of Representatives to the House of Representatives of the Croatian State Parliament (1999).
Act on the State Electoral Commission of the Republic of Croatia (2006).
Electoral Code of Ethics (2007)
the Constitution of the Republic of Croatia
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2020/07/02
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Cuba
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
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The legislation contains the dispositions for elections of representatives when a seat is vacant.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 1–2: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
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2023/09/12
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Cyprus
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
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Elections to the European Parliament.
Source:
Nicoletta Charalambidou, Access to Electoral Rights. Cyprus, European University Institute, Italy, 2013:
http://eudo-citizenship.eu/admin/?p=file&appl=countryProfiles&f=1325-Cyprus-FRACIT%20.pdf (2016);
Evaluation Report on Cyprus on Transparency of Party Funding (2011):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-evaluation-report-on-cyprus-on-transparency/ (2016).
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2024/10/25
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Cyprus (North)
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a. National elections
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2012/06/07
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Czech Republic
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
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Source:
Electoral Law: Act of Law 247/1995 Coll., on elections to the Parliament of the Czech Republic (amended by 480/2006 Coll.)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CZ/czech-republic-act-no.-247-on-elections-to-the/view (2017)
Act 2000 - 130 on the Election to Regional Councils: ZÁKON o volbách do zastupitelstev krajů a o změně některých zákonů.
Act 2001 - 491 on the Election to Municipal Councils: ZÁKON ze dne 6. prosince 2001 o volbách do zastupitelstev obcí a o změně některých zákonů.
Act on local referendums no.298/1992.
Act No. 515/2002 Sb., concerning the Referendum on the Czech Republic’s Accession to the European Union
Council of Europe Report on Structure and Operation of Local and Regional Democracy in Czech Republic (2010) https://rm.coe.int/1680746d0b
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2023/09/14
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Côte d'Ivoire
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
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Source:
Code électoral (2015), art. 1: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-code-electoral-2015/view
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2016/11/30
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Denmark
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a. National elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
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Parliamentary Elections Act, chapter 1:
General elections and referendums
Source:
Parliamentary Elections Act
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2019/05/23
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Djibouti
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a. National elections
d. Referendums
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Presidential elections, legislative elections and referenda.
Source:
Organic Law No. 1/AN/92 regulating Elections, art. 1: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/DJ/djibouti-electoral-law-1992/view (2016)
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2023/07/11
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Dominica
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a. National elections
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The electoral law regulates only the elections for the House of Assembly.
Source:
Dominica Elections Act No. 14 of 1951: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DM/dominica-elections-act-1951/view (2014).
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2014/12/05
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Dominican Republic
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
|
Source:
Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 211-215: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19 art. 92 (3,4): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
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2020/02/04
|
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Ecuador
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
|
The electoral law also covers direct democracy procedures for constitutional amendments, referenda and recalls.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica Electoral y de Organizaciones Políticas de la República del Ecuador, Código de la Democracia”, art. 2, 4, 89, 90: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/EC/ecuador-codigo-democracia-2023/
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2025/03/13
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Egypt
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
The law shall regulate the manner in which governors and heads of other local administrative units are appointed or elected, and shall determine their competences.
The National Elections Commission is an independent authority and shall be solely competent to administer referenda and elections of the president, the parliament and the local councils.
Source:
Constitution of the Arab Republic of Egypt 2014, art. 175, 178, 179, 180, 208: http://www.sis.gov.eg/Newvr/Dustor-en001.pdf (2014).
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2025/09/23
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El Salvador
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
e. Other
|
The Electoral Law also regulates the elections to the Central American Parliament.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Decreto No. 413 — Código Electoral”, art. 2: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/SV/el-salvador-recopilacion-legislacion-electoral-2021/
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2024/12/19
|
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Equatorial Guinea
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
Law No. 7/2012 of 16 November 2012 regulating elections to the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, municipal elections and referenda
http://www.guineaecuatorialpress.com/imgdb/2013/DecretoNum.40_2013%281%29.pdf (2016)
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2016/05/03
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Eritrea
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
Constitution, art. 30
Election Act, art. 2:8
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2011/06/21
|
|
Estonia
|
a. National elections
|
There are separate laws for every type of election.
Source:
Electoral Law: Riigikogu Election Act as amended on 13 April 2016.
Electoral Law: President of the Republic Election Act, passed on 13 June 2012.
Electoral Law: Local Government Council Election Act as amended on 6 July 2016.
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2019/02/19
|
|
Ethiopia
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
|
1-General election,
2-Local election,
3-By-election,
4-Reelection,
5-Referendum
Source:
Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 27
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
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2015/05/18
|
|
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 33: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 48, 54: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
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2022/04/19
|
|
Faroe Islands
|
a. National elections
|
Elections to the Løgting are covered by the national electoral laws.
Source:
Parliamentary Act on Home Rule in the Faroe Islands; 1978 Faroese General Election Act, as amended.
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2012/07/09
|
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Fiji
|
a. National elections
|
There are 2 municipalities and 10 townships that have their own local governments, which is governed by a separate Local Government Act.
Source:
Electoral Decree No. 11 of 2014, art. 2: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/FJ/fiji-electoral-decree-no.-11-of-2014/at_download/file (2014).
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2018/04/18
|
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Finland
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
e. Other
|
OTHER: Elections for the European Parliament
"Section 1 — Scope of Application
This Act contains, in addition to provisions regarding elections contained in the Constitution and the Municipalities Act (365/1994), provisions on how to carry out:
1) the election of members to Parliament (parliamentary elections);
2) the election of the President of the Republic (the Presidential election);
3) municipal elections; and
4) the election of members to the European Parliament from Finland
(European Parliamentary elections)."
Source:
Election Act 714/1998 as amended, Section 1
http://www.finlex.fi/en/laki/kaannokset/1998/en19980714.pdf
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2019/04/02
|
|
France
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
|
e) Elections for the European Parliament
Source:
Electoral Code;https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=F68B3CF06BA941E48270531A7F396845.tplgfr23s_1?cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Constitution; https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Law No. 77-729 of 7 July 1977 on the election of representatives to the European Parliament;
General Local Authorities Code, Art. LO1112 - LO1112-7
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2020/06/21
|
|
French Guiana
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
|
Source:
Anne Renault, Department of elections and political studies, Ministry of Interior, France
|
2007/01/14
|
|
French Polynesia
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
|
Source:
Article L388, Election Law
|
2006/11/29
|
|
Gabon
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
Law No. 7/96 of 12 March 1996 establishing common rules for all political elections, with all the subsequent amendments, art. 1, 3
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GA/gabon-code-electoral-2005/view
(2017)
|
2017/03/24
|
|
Gambia
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
|
The Elections Decree applies to the election of candidates for the office of President, Member of the National Assembly, District Chief, Mayor or Chairman of Municipal Council, Councilor and Village Head.
Source:
Elections Decree 78 of 1996, part I, section 3 (1):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GM/gambia-elections-decree-78-of-1996/view (2017)
|
2017/03/21
|
|
Georgia
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
This Law regulates the preparation and conduct of elections of the President, the Parliament, a municipality representative body Sakrebulo, a municipality executive body – a Mayor, and those connected with the preparation and conduct of referenda and plebiscites.
Source:
The Election Code of Georgia, art. 1:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
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2024/07/24
|
|
Germany
|
a. National elections
|
Members of the German Bundestag shall be elected in general, direct, free, equal and secret elections. They shall be representatives of the whole people, not bound by orders or instructions, and responsible only to their conscience.
Details shall be regulated by a federal law
Source:
Constitution, Ch.3, Art.38
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/englisch_gg/englisch_gg.pdf
|
2021/11/16
|
|
Ghana
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
-Public Elections Regulations (2016):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-public-elections-regulations-2016/view;
- Electoral laws:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-electoral-laws/view
|
2016/09/21
|
|
Gibraltar
|
a. National elections
|
19. No person shall be entitled to vote at any election unless his name is on the register of electors; and every person whose name is on such register shall be entitled to demand and receive a ballot paper and vote at any such election unless that person has not acquired voting rights by virtue of the second proviso to section 3(1):
Provided that nothing in this section shall entitle any person to vote who is prohibited from voting by any enactment, or relieve such person from any penalty to which he may be liable for voting.
Source:
Parliament Act Number 1950-15, Part II, Article 19.
https://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/articles/1950-15o.pdf
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2019/11/04
|
|
Greece
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
|
c) part of local elections
e) part of elections of representatives to the European Parliament
Source:
P.D. 96/2007, (Codification of the legal provisions on parliamentary elections), Law 3231/2004 as amended by Law 3636/2008, (Law on parliamentary elections),
Law 3463/2006, art. 49, (Municipal and Communal Code),
Law 3852/ 2010 ("Kallikratis")art. 9 - 58,
several provisions of Law 1180/1981, Law 2196/1994 and Law 1427/1984 (Laws for European Parliament Elections)
2015 Update
Referendums (Constitution, article 44)
|
2015/02/05
|
|
Greenland
|
a. National elections
|
The Constitution of Denmark includes an article which mandates that two members of National Parliament must be selected from Greenland, however it does not include the terms for such election. Section 32 and 86 provide that Greenland will have its own legislation for elections to National Parliament and the Parliament of Greenland.
Source:
Constitution of Denmark, Section 32, Sub. 5
|
2012/06/14
|
|
Grenada
|
a. National elections
|
Source:
Electoral law of 1958, part 6, article 23
|
2011/07/31
|
|
Guadeloupe
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
|
Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
|
2007/01/14
|
|
Guam
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
|
The electoral laws for Guam cover the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Legislature of Guam. Guam Codes also cover the elections of municipal, division, and district officers (Title 3).
Source:
2019 Guam Statutes:
https://law.justia.com/codes/guam/2019/
|
2020/10/28
|
|
Guatemala
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
This Law covers the election of the President of the Republic, the members of the Congress, municipal authorities, representatives at the Central American Parliament and popular consultations.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral y de Partidos Políticos”, art. 199: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/GT/guatemala-lepp-y-reglamentos-2023/
|
2023/05/29
|
|
Guinea
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
|
2017/01/26
|
|
Guinea-Bissau
|
a. National elections
|
Presidential and Legislative Elections
Source:
Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 1: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012)
|
2014/06/24
|
|
Guyana
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
|
Source:
Constitution, articles 71-81.
|
2015/05/10
|
|
Haiti
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
|
Source:
Le Moniteur sous la direction de Beauzile, Fritzner, « Loi électoral », http://haitijustice.com/pdf/legislation/loi-electorale-haiti-2013.pdf, 168ième année No. 229, 2013, 57 Pages.
|
2015/04/08
|
|
Holy See (Vatican City State)
|
a. National elections
|
a) Religious legal system: the Supreme Pontiff (Pope) is elected according to Canon Law
Source:
Fundamental Law promulgated by Pope JOHN PAUL II 26 November 2000, effective 22 February 2001, Art. 1 (2): http://www.vaticanstate.va/NR/rdonlyres/3F574885-EAD5-47E9-A547-C3717005E861/2522/FundamentalLaw1.pdf (2012)
|
2012/05/14
|
|
Honduras
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
|
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 5: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 67: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/ ;
Direct Democracy Law: "Ley de mecanismos de participación ciudadana (2013)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-democracia-directa-2013/
|
2025/08/07
|
|
Hong Kong
|
c. Local elections
|
Source:
Legislative Council Ordinance (CAP 542):
https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/HK/hong-kong-legislative-council-ordinance-cap-542
|
2021/06/07
|
|
Hungary
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
|
This Act shall be applied with regard to
a) elections of Members of Parliament; b) elections of representatives and mayors of municipalities; c) elections of representatives of minority local self-governments; d) elections of members of the European Parliament; e) in procedures regarding which the application of this Act is required by law [a)-e) hereinafter together: 'elections'].
Source:
Act C of 1997 on Electoral Procedure, last modified on 6 May 2010, Art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/HU/act-c-of-1997-on-electoral-procedure/view;
Act CCIII of 2011 on the Elections of Members of Parliament of Hungary: http://njt.hu/cgi_bin/njt_doc.cgi?docid=142940.283327;
Act XXXVI of 2013 on Electoral Procedure (last modified by Act CCVII of 2013), Sec. 1: http://njt.hu/cgi_bin/njt_doc.cgi?docid=159995.329468.
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2018/07/30
|
|
Iceland
|
a. National elections
|
The National Electoral Law covers elections only to the Presidency and legislature. Local elections are governed by separate legislation.
Source:
Parliamentary Elections Act, 2000
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
|
2020/07/27
|
|
India
|
a. National elections
|
The election of local bodies (except those in the Union Territories and cantonment areas) falls under the States per item 5, List II of VII Schedule. State laws concerning elections to local bodies must conform not only to the Constitution but also to the central laws in this respect. The central acts have ascendancy over the state acts in matters concerning representation of the people. Per article 328, a state law can only fill in the gap left by the central acts. It can neither contravene nor override the central laws so as to put the citizens to disadvantage.
Source:
The Representation of the People Act, 1950, Preamble: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/IN/india-representation-of-the-people-act-1950/view
The Representation of the People Act, 1951, Preamble: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/IN/india-representation-of-the-people-act-1951/view
|
2019/04/03
|
|
Indonesia
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
|
Article 1(2): The Election of Members of House of Representatives, People’s Representatives Council, and Regional House of Representatives is the Election to elect members of House of Representatives, Regional Representatives Council, Provincial House of Representatives, and Regency/Municipal Regional House of Representatives in the Unified State of the Republic of Indonesia based on Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia.
Article 1(6-10) provide information on electoral bodies for elections from the national level to the village level.
Source:
Law 8/2012 on General Election of the Members of House of Representatives, People’s Representatives Council and Regional House of Representatives, Art. 1: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/ID/indonesia-law-8-2012-on-general-election-of-the/view
|
2024/01/31
|
|
Iran, Islamic Republic of
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
|
The elections of Islamic Consultative Assembly shall be enforced according to the regulations of this act and the government is duly obliged to hold the elections before the termination of last period so that the territory never runs without Parliament.
Presidental Electoral Law: This law demonstrates the general aspects of the presidential election. It assigns the required
conditions of the potential candidates, responsible governmental bodies, the process of
qualification, how the president is certificated and how he can officially start his presidency and
so on. This law is important to understand the mechanism and nature of presidential elections in
Iran. The law should be approved by the parliament in compliance with current constitution.
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
|
2024/11/19
|
|
Iraq
|
a. National elections
|
Source:
Electoral Law of the Iraqi Parliament, Articles 1 & 2(1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/mideast/IQ/iraq-electoral-law-of-the-iraqi-parliament-2013/view
|
2018/04/15
|
|
Ireland
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
|
e) Elections to the European Parliament and elections for Irish speaking regions (Udaras na Gaeltachta).
Source:
Constitution; https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/cons/en/html
Electoral Acts 1992: https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/1997/act/25/enacted/en/print#sec5
Local Electoral Regulations, S.I. No. 297/1995: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/IE/ireland-local-elections-regulations-1995/view ;
Presidential Elections Act 1993: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/IE/ireland-presidential-elections-act-1993/view ;
S.I. No. 258/2011 — Presidential Elections (Forms) Regulations 2011;
The Seanad Electoral Act 1954 (Panel Members);
the Referendum Act 2001 as amended;
European Parliament Elections Act 1997 as amended
|
2024/11/21
|
|
Israel
|
a. National elections
|
The Basic Law covers National Elections
Source:
BASIC LAW: THE PRESIDENT OF THE STATE(5724 -1964): https://main.knesset.gov.il/EN/activity/Documents/BasicLawsPDF/BasicLawThePresident.pdf
BASIC LAW: THE GOVERNMENT (5761 - 2001): https://main.knesset.gov.il/EN/activity/Documents/BasicLawsPDF/BasicLawTheGovernment.pdf
BASIC LAW: THE KNESSET (5718 - 1958) : https://main.knesset.gov.il/EN/activity/Documents/BasicLawsPDF/BasicLawTheKnesset.pdf
|
2019/05/01
|
|
Italy
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
|
e) Elections to the European Parliament
Source:
Electoral Law: "Testo Unico delle Leggi Elettorali"
https://www.normattiva.it/uri-res/N2Ls?urn:nir:stato:decreto.del.presidente.della.repubblica:1957-03-30;361!vig=
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2020/07/18
|
|
Jamaica
|
a. National elections
|
|
2025/09/18
|
|
Japan
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
|
Source:
Public Offices Election Act, Art 2-3:
https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/search/elawsSearch/elaws_search/lsg0500/detail?lawId=325AC1000000100
|
2019/07/09
|
|
Jordan
|
a. National elections
|
Source:
The 2016 Parliament Elections Law No. 6: http://www.entikhabat.jo/sites/default/files/ElectionNo6-2016.pdf
|
2016/08/01
|
|
Kazakhstan
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
|
This Constitutional Act shall regulate the relations arising from preparation for and conduct of the elections of the President, deputies of the Senate and the Mazhilis of Parliament, the maslikhats and members of other local self-government bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan as well as shall establish the guarantees ensuring a free expression of the will of citizens of the Republic. (Constitutional Law on Elections of the RK, Art. 1)
Source:
Constitutional Law on Elections of the Republic of Kazakhstan, amended as of November 5, 2022, article 1: https://www.election.gov.kz/eng/election-legal-framework/the-laws-of-the-rk.php
|
2024/10/17
|
|
Kenya
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
The Constitution of Kenya
Elections Act of 2011
|
2024/12/06
|
|
Kiribati
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
|
Source:
Article 10 and 11, Elections Ordinance
|
2020/05/01
|
|
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
|
The organs of State power at all levels, from the county People's Assembly to the SPA, are elected on the principle of universal, equal and direct suffrage by secret ballot.
Source:
Constitution of DPRK, Art. 138.
|
2014/06/23
|
|
Korea, Republic of
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
|
This Act shall apply to presidential elections, National Assembly elections, and elections of local council
members and the heads of local governments
Source:
Public Officials Election Act, Article 2: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
|
2024/08/28
|
|
Kuwait
|
a. National elections
|
Source:
Law No. 35 of 1962 on the election of members of Parliament with its amendments: http://www.gcc-legal.org/mojportalpublic/LawAsPDF.aspx?opt&country=1&LawID=2687#Section_3508 (2013)
|
2013/01/31
|
|
Kyrgyzstan
|
a. National elections
|
Source:
Constitutional Law on Referendum in Kyrgyz Republic 2016 (amended in 2019): https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/documents/d2/KYRG_Const%20Law%20on%20Referendum.pdf
Constitutional Law No 68 of 2011 (amended 2020) “On elections of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and deputies of Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic”: https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/documents/a1/KYRG_Const%20Laww%20on%20Elections%20of%20President%20and%20MPs.pdf
|
2025/05/07
|
|
Lao People's Democratic Republic
|
a. National elections
|
The National Electoral Law covers elections only to the National Assembly.
Source:
Law No. 37/PO on the Election of Members of the National Assembly, art. 1: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/LA/Lao-People2019s-Democratic-Republic-Law-on/view
|
2021/02/17
|
|
Latvia
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
|
Separate laws cover different elections.
Source:
Electoral Law: The Saeima Election Law as in force on 19 July 2014: http://cvk.lv/pub/public/30870.html?doc_print=1 (2014)
Electoral Law: The Election Law On City and Town Councils, District Councils and Pagasts Councils as amended in 2004.
Electoral Law: Law on Elections to the European Parliament as amended on 30 October 2008.
|
2014/10/09
|
|
Lebanon
|
a. National elections
|
Source:
Parliamentary Election Law No. 44 of 2017: https://elections.gov.lb/getattachment/00bbe177-0eec-4f8a-a4df-e47c7e19b4de/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%B5-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%84-%28PDF%29.aspx%20(2017)
https://www.ministryinfo.gov.lb/en/22598
|
2024/11/20
|
|
Lesotho
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
Constitution: Constitution of Lesotho, art. 66A(1);
National Assembly Electoral Act (2011)
|
2017/07/19
|
|
Liberia
|
a. National elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 4 (A), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
|
2024/10/25
|
|
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
|
a. National elections
d. Referendums
|
The General National Congress shall do the following within a period not exceeding thirty days since its first meeting:
Choose a constitutive body for the formulation of a draft constitution called the committee for the elaboration of the constitution which shall present a draft constitution to the Congress within a period not exceeding sixty days following its first meeting. The draft constitution shall be approved by the National General Congress and be submitted to a yes-or-no referendum within thirty days following its adoption by Congress. If the Libyan people approve the constitution by a two-thirds-majority of voters, the committee shall certify the text as the constitution of the country and it shall be promulgated by Congress.
Source:
Law No. 4 on the Election of the General National Congress (National Transitional Council of Libya: (Eng) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LY/libya-law-no.-4-of-2012-on-the-election-of-the-e/view (Arabic) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LY/libya-law-no.-4-of-2012-on-the-election-of-the/view
The Constitutional Declaration, Art. 30 (National Transitional Council of Libya): https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Libya_2011
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2024/11/25
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Liechtenstein
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
Constitution of the Principality of Liechtenstein
https://www.llv.li/files/rdr/Verfassung-E-01-02-2014.pdf
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2025/02/20
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Lithuania
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Separate laws based on the regulation of the Constitution cover different kinds of elections.
Source:
Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania (25 October 1992, as last amended on 25 April 2006)http://www3.lrs.lt/home/Konstitucija/Constitution.htm
Republic of Lithuania, Law on the Elections to the Seimas (9 July 1992, as last amended on 22 March 2016 – No XII-2265)
https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/89e6d1a0f58111e5bf4ee4a6d3cdb874?jfwid=tu0odnkka
Republic of Lithuania, Law on Presidential Elections (22 December 1992, as last amended on 6 November 2012 – No XI-2334)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/LT/republic-of-lithuania-law-on-presidential-1/at_download/file
Republic of Lithuania, Law on Elections to the European Parliament (20 November 2003 No IX-1837, as last amended on 16 June 2015 – No XII-1797)
https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/582c216018e611e5bfc0854048a4e288?jfwid=191fum7scn
Republic of Lithuania, Law on Elections to Municipal Councils (7 July 1994 No I-532, as last amended on 30 June 2016 – No XII-2582)
https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/e4f48cc2526711e698d88208478a76a2?jfwid=-wd7z81870
Republic of Lithuania, Law on Referendum (4 June 2002 No IX-929, as last amended on 6 May 2014 — No XII-860)
https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/7b65c002233a11e6acbed8d454428fb7?jfwid=nz8qn8fey
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2020/06/07
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Luxembourg
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
|
e) Elections to the European Parliament
Source:
Electoral law: https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/documents/68/Luxembourg_electoral%20code_2003_amended2016_FR.pdf
https://guichet.public.lu/en/citoyens/citoyennete/elections/referendum.html
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2024/11/20
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Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
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Referendum: This Law shall regulate the manner and procedure for scheduling and carrying out a referendum,
raising citizen’s initiative, calling and holding gathering of the citizens, as well as other issues
relevant to the direct vote of the citizens.
Election code: This Code shall regulate the manner, conditions and procedure for election of the President of the
Republic of Macedonia (hereinafter: "President of the Republic"), election of Members of the
Parliament of the Republic of Macedonia (hereinafter: "Members of Parliament"), election of
Members of the Council of the Municipality and the Council of the City of Skopje (hereinafter:
"Members of Council"), and election of Mayors of the municipalities and Mayor of the City of
Skopje (hereinafter: "Mayor"), the manner of and procedure for registering the right to vote,
maintaining the Voter List, determining the boundaries of the electoral districts and determining,
changing and publishing the polling stations as well as the conditions for the functioning of polling
stations.
Source:
Electoral Code of the Republic of Macedonia including 2021 amendments: https://www.ifes.org/document/northmacedoniaelectoralcodeupdatesseptember2021pdf
Constitution of the Republic of North Macedonia
https://www.sobranie.mk/the-constitution-of-the-republic-of-macedonia-ns_article-constitution-of-the-republic-of-north-macedonia.nspx
Law on Referendum and other forms of direct vote of citizens:
https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/documents/a9/NMAC_on%20referendum.pdf
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2024/11/20
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Madagascar
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
Organic Law n° 2012-005 on the Electoral Code, art. 1: http://mdm-national.mg/bureau/textes-reglementaires/textes-reglementaires/ (2013)
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2013/02/08
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Malawi
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
|
Source:
Constitution: Constitution of the Republic of Malawi, Electoral Law: Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Elections Act, Electoral Law: Electoral Commission Act and Electoral Law: Political Parties ACT.
Malawi Electoral Laws. http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/MW/malawi-electoral-laws-2019/view
2023 Revised Constitution: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/MW/malawi-revised-constitution-2023/view
Presidential, Parliamentary & Local Government Elections Act (No. 10 of 2023): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/MW/presidential-parliamentary-and-local-government/view
Malawi Electoral Commission Act 11 of 2023: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/MW/malawi-amended-malawi-electoral-commission-act/view
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2025/07/01
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Malaysia
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
e. Other
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Parliamentary elections and State Legislative Assembly elections
Source:
Elections Act 1958 with the subsequent amendments: http://www.agc.gov.my/Akta/Vol.%201/Act%2019%20-%20Elections%20Act%201958.pdf (2013)
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2013/03/21
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Maldives
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a. National elections
|
Source:
Constitution 2008: http://www.majlis.gov.mv/en/wp-content/uploads/Constitution-english.pdf (2018);
Elections Commission Act: https://www.elections.gov.mv/en/core/downloads/Elections%20Commission%20Act.pdf;
Elections General Act (Act.No:11/2008): https://www.elections.gov.mv/en/core/downloads/Elections%20General%20Act%202008.pdf;
Parliamentary Election Act (Act.No: 2/2009): https://www.elections.gov.mv/en/core/downloads/Parliamentary%20Elections%20Act%202009.pdf;
Parliamentary Election Regulation: https://www.elections.gov.mv/en/core/downloads/Regulations%20for%20Parliamentary%20Elections%202014%20translated_FINAL_UNOFFICIAL.pdf;
Presidential Election Act: https://www.elections.gov.mv/en/core/downloads/Presidential%20Elections%20Act%20final(28th%20sep%202008).pdf;
Presidential Election Regulation: https://www.elections.gov.mv/en/core/downloads/Presidential%20Election%20Regulation%202013..pdf
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2019/02/12
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Mali
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
Article 1 du code électorale.
Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, [email protected], 2008-02-20
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2008/03/28
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Malta
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
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e) Elections to the European Parliament
Source:
Constitution, Art. 52 - 63: http://www.parlament.mt/constituion-of-malta?l=1 (2012);
General Elections Act: http://www.parlament.mt/general_election_act?l=1 (2012);
Electoral Ordinance: http://www.parlament.mt/electoral-ordinance?l=1 (2012);
The Local Councils Act;
The Referenda Act (Cap.237);
Act XVI of 2003
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2012/05/22
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Marshall Islands
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
Elections and Referenda Act, as amended sec. 138, 140, & 141; Local Government Act, as amended.
http://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_lang=en&p_isn=87647&p_country=MHL&p_count=67
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2023/10/12
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|
Martinique
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
|
Source:
Anne Renault, Department of elections and political studies, Ministry of Interior, France
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2007/01/14
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Mauritania
|
a. National elections
|
Source:
Organic Law No. 2012 - 029 amending certain provisions of Ordinance No. 91-028 of 7 October 1991, as amended, concerning the organic law on the election of deputies to the National Assembly;
Organic Law No. 2012 - 030 amending certain provisions of Ordinance No. 91-029 of 7 October 1991 on the organic law on the election of senators;
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2024/10/28
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Mauritius
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
Constitution: Constitution of the Republic of Mauritius
Electoral Law: Representation of the People Act
Electoral Law: National Assembly Elections Regulations
Electoral Law: Rodrigues Regional Assembly Act &
Electoral Law: Local Government Act
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2012/02/25
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Mayotte
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
|
Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
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2007/01/19
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Mexico
|
a. National elections
|
The General Law on Electoral Institutions and Procedures is enforced nationally. It also distributes powers between the Federation and the states and establishes the relationship between the INE (National Electoral Institute) and the local electoral management bodies.
Source:
Electoral Law: "Ley General de Instituciones y Procedimientos Electorales", art. 1: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/MX/mexico-lgipe-2024/
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2024/04/12
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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a. National elections
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Only national election is mentioned in the constitution.
Source:
Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia Art. 6; Art. 9, Section 8, 9, 10, 11: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/constitution/constitution.htm
The National Election Code: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/
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2025/03/28
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|
Moldova, Republic of
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Code No. 1381-XIII of 21.11.97
https://cec.md/storage/ckfinder/files/cec-electoral-code-2019.pdf
|
2021/04/01
|
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Monaco
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
|
Source:
Law 839 regulating communal and national elections, as amended in 2002
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2023/09/11
|
|
Mongolia
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
The Law on the Central Election Body: https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/7740/file/Mongolia_law_central_election_body_2006_en.pdf ;
Electoral Law of 2016: https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/7739/file/Mongolia_law_elections_2015_am2016_en.pdf;
Constitution: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Mongolia_2001?lang=en (2017)
The Law on Presidential Elections of Mongolia: http://legalexpert.mn/laws (2012);
The Referendum Law;
Law on Elections to the Aimag, the Capital city, Soum and District Hurals of Citizen’s Representatives;
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2020/02/17
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Montenegro
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
The Law on the Election of Councillors and Representatives covers national and local elections. The Law on Referendum covers referendums.
Source:
Electoral Law: Law on the Election of Councillors and Representatives as amended in 2016;
https://www.venice.coe.int/webforms/documents/default.aspx?pdffile=CDL-REF(2020)031-e
Electoral Law: Law on Election of President of Montenegro as amended in 2016;
https://www.te.gob.mx/vota_elections/page/download/16621
Law: Law on Referendum as of 19 February 2001.
https://www.venice.coe.int/webforms/documents/default.aspx?pdffile=CDL(2005)076-e
Law: Law on the Referendum on State-Legal Status 7 November 2006
https://www.parlament.cat/document/intrade/13990
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2023/09/27
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|
Montserrat
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a. National elections
|
Source:
Montserrat Elections Act
|
2014/08/04
|
|
Morocco
|
a. National elections
|
http://www.sgg.gov.ma/arabe/CodesTextesLois.aspx
Source:
Organic Law No. 27.11 with respect to the House of Representatives
http://www.sgg.gov.ma/Portals/0/lois/Loi_27-11_Fr.pdf
|
2022/08/02
|
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Mozambique
|
a. National elections
|
Election of the President of the Republic and the election of the deputies of the Assembly of the Republic.
Source:
Law No. 8/2013 of 27 February 2013 regulating presidential and legislative elections (as amended by Law No. 12/2014), art. 1: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/MZ/Mozambique-Law-No.-12-2014-of-13-April-2014/view (2014)
|
2024/12/04
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|
Namibia
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
|
Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Act, art. 2
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2012/02/24
|
|
Nauru
|
a. National elections
d. Referendums
|
The Constitution covers national parliamentary elections as well as constitutional referenda. The Electoral Act 2016 provides a special provision for referenda.
Source:
Constitution 1968, Art. 29-30 & 84 (http://www.naurugov.nr/media/21406/constitution_19.5.1968.pdf). Electoral Act 2016, Art. 108 (http://ronlaw.gov.nr/nauru_lpms/files/acts/d83250a1ebdc56c1701fa7aa245af5b1.pdf).
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2019/07/01
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|
Nepal
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
|
The Election Commission shall, subject to this Constitution and the Federal law, conduct,
supervise, direct and control the election to the President, Vice-President, members of the Federal Parliament, members of State Assemblies and members of Local level. For these purposes, the Election Commission shall prepare electoral rolls.
Source:
The Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2063 (2007): www.lawcommission.gov.np (2012); The Constitution of Nepal, 2015 Article 246 (1) www.lawcommission.gov.np/en/documents/2016/01/constitution-of-nepal-2.pdf
|
2018/04/06
|
|
Netherlands
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
e. Other
|
Also EU parliamentary elections
Source:
The Constitution of the Kingdom of the Netherlands 2018 <https://www.government.nl/binaries/government/documenten/reports/2019/02/28/the-constitution-of-the-kingdom-of-the-netherlands/WEB_119406_Grondwet_Koninkrijk_ENG.pdf> and
Act of 28 September 1989 containing new provisions governing the franchise and elections (Elections Act) <http://hrlibrary.umn.edu/research/Netherlands/Netherlands_Elections%20Act_1989am2009.pdf>
|
2022/08/02
|
|
New Caledonia
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
|
Source:
Electoral Code, page 37 and following.
|
2003/11/28
|
|
New Zealand
|
a. National elections
|
Source:
Electoral Act 1993 Preamble http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1993/0087/latest/whole.html#DLM308195 (2017)
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2024/07/02
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|
Nicaragua
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
|
The electoral law regulates the electoral processes for President and Vice-President of the Republic; the members of the National Assembly; the deputies before the Central American Parliament; the members of the Councils of the autonomous regions of the Atlantic Coast; municipal majors and vice-majors; members of the Municipal Councils; as well as plebiscites and referenda.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política de Nicaragua (2014)”, art. 2, 132, 146, 168, 173, 178:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/NI/constitucion/constitucion-politica-de-nicaragua-con-reformas-a/ (2016);
Electoral Law No. 331: “Ley Electoral No. 331 (enmendada por la ley No. 790 del 23/05/2012)”, art. 1, 2, 10:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/NI/leyes-electorales/nicaragua-ley-no.-331-ley-electoral-2012/ (2016).
|
2016/06/07
|
|
Niger
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Presidential, legislative, regional and municipal elections and referenda.
Source:
Loi No.2014-01 du 28 mars 2014, portant régime général des élections présidentielles, locales et référendaires: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-2014-01-du-28-mars-2014-portant-regime/
|
2017/02/01
|
|
Nigeria
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
e. Other
|
State elections, recalls of members of an Area Council
Source:
Electoral Act 2010: http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
|
2015/03/30
|
|
Niue
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
There are national provisions for elections of the Village Councils through the Village Councils Act 1967.
Source:
Constitution; Niue Assembly Act 1966, as amended; Constitutional Polls Act 1977, as amended; Village Councils Act 1967, as amended.
|
2014/06/23
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
|
Source:
https://www.votecnmi.gov.mp/downloads/CEC_Regulation.pdf
Election commission regulation
|
2024/12/11
|
|
Norway
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
|
Source:
The Election Act(Representation of the People Act), Ch. 1, Art. 1-2:
|
2017/05/19
|
|
Oman
|
a. National elections
|
Source:
Basic Statute of the State, as amended by Royal Decree No. 99/2011 (2013): https://constitutionnet.org/sites/default/files/oman_basic_statute_of_the_state_2011-english.pdf
ROYAL DECREE NO. 86/97 On the Formation of The Council of Oman (1997):
https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/83508/OMN83508.pdf
|
2025/05/02
|
|
Pakistan
|
a. National elections
|
Source:
Election Act including 2023 amendments, art. 19: https://ecp.gov.pk/storage/files/2/Elections%20Act%202017%20updated/Updated%20Elections%20Act%202017-231011-105435.pdf
|
2024/11/25
|
|
Palau
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
The national electoral law covers elections at all levels.
Source:
Voting Rights Act of 1981 as amended, Sec. 104 (23 PNCA §104).
|
2016/11/04
|
|
Palestine
|
a. National elections
|
Legislative and presidential elections.
Source:
Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
|
2013/04/08
|
|
Panama
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
|
It regulates the elections for president and vice-president of the Republic, legislators, mayors, Councillors and local representatives. It also regulates the organization of referenda, as well as the election of representatives to the Central American Parliament.
Source:
Electoral Code: “Código Electoral”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PA/panama-codigo-electoral-2023/
|
2024/12/05
|
|
Papua New Guinea
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
|
Source:
Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections, Section 2: http://www.pngec.gov.pg:7780/i/pngec/organic_law.pdf (2012)
|
2017/03/16
|
|
Paraguay
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
|
Source:
Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
|
2023/03/16
|
|
Peru
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
|
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/ ;
Law on regional elections: “Ley 27683, de elecciones regionales”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-27683-elecciones-regionales-2018/ ;
Law on municipal elections: “Ley 26864, de elecciones municipales”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26864-elecciones-municipales-2018/ ;
Direct Democracy Law: “Ley 26300, de los derechos de participación y control ciudadanos”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26300-derechos-participacion-control-ciudadanos-2015/
|
2020/01/28
|
|
Philippines
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
The Omnibus Election Code ("Batas Pambansa Blg. 881, s. 1985"): http://www.comelec.gov.ph/?r=References/RelatedLaws/OmnibusElectionCode(2019)
|
2019/05/02
|
|
Pitcairn Islands
|
a. National elections
|
PART II—ISLAND OFFICERS, ISLAND COUNCIL
3. Island Officers.
3A. Suspension from office.
4. Election of Mayor and provisions relating to casual vacancies.
5. Election of other Island Officers and provisions relating to casual vacancies.
6. Island Council.
7. Powers and duties of Council.
8. Incorporation of the Council.
9. Internal Committee.
10. Chief Executive Officer, Island Secretary, and Government Treasurer.
PART III—ELECTION OF ISLAND OFFICERS
10A. Interpretation.
11. Qualification of voters.
11A. Election year defined.
12. Preparation of Register of Voters.
13. Election day.
14. Qualification for election of Island Officers.
14A. Disqualifications for election and holding office as an Island Officer.
15. Nomination of candidates.
16. Elections.
17. Absentee voting.
18. Appointment of proxy to vote.
PART IV—ELECTION OFFENCES
19. Interferingwithorinfluencingvoters.
20. Offences in respect of official documents.
21. Voting offences.
22. Bribery.
23. ndueinfluence.
24. Infringement of secrecy. 25. Criminal proceedings.
PART V—DISPUTED ELECTIONS
26. Application for recount.
27. Scrutineers.
28. Conduct of recount.
29. Application for leave to bring petition for inquiry. 30. Hearing of election petition.
31. Who may be respondent. 32. Time for inquiry.
33. Powers of Magistrate. 34. Result of inquiry.
35. Election not void by reason of certain irregularities. 36. Costs of inquiry.
37. New election if declared void.
38. Ordertobefinal.
39. Elections not to be questioned other than by petition.
Source:
Laws of Pitcairn Chapter XI Local Government Ordinance
http://www.government.pn/Laws/Cap%2011%20-%20Local%20Government%20Ordinance.pdf
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2019/11/05
|
|
Poland
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
Election Code: Act of 5 January 2011 on Election Code to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland: https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/documents/40/POL_Election%20Code.pdf
Electoral Law, Act of 27th September, 1990 on Election of the President of the Republic of Poland: http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:b4PmeKBtlf0J:www.legislationline.org/documents/action/popup/id/4542&hl=en&gl=us&strip=1&vwsrc=0;
Law: The Act of 14th March 2003 on nation-wide referendum;
Electoral Law: "Ustawa z dnia 16 lipca 1998 r. - Ordynacja wyborcza do rad gmin, rad powiatów i sejmików województw";
Electoral Law: "Ustawa dnia 20 czerwca 2002 r. o bezpośrednim wyborze wójta, burmistrza i prezydenta miasta".
|
2024/11/13
|
|
Portugal
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
|
Other: Legislative Initiative by Citizens, Legal Regime governing Referenda
Source:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Paginas/Legislation.aspx - important documents to access.
Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision [2005], Articles 115, 120-132, 167, 231,235-243, 260:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/Constitution7th.pdf
Law governing Elections to the Assembly of the Republic:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LeiEleitoralARen.pdf
Legislative Initiative by Citizens:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LeiIniciativaCidadaosEN.pdf
Legal Regime governing Referenda:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/ReferendoEN.pdf
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2024/10/10
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Puerto Rico
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
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The law regulates general elections, municipal elections, internal elections of the parties, referenda, plebiscites and special elections in case there are vacant seats in the National Assembly.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PR/puerto-rico-constitucion-1970/ ;
Electoral Law: “Código Electoral de Puerto Rico de 2020”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PR/puerto-rico-ley-58-2020-codigo-electoral-2020/
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2020/11/03
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Qatar
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g. Not applicable
|
Only municipal elections are held in Qatar.
Source:
Constitution, art. 76 - 83: https://www.gco.gov.qa/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/permanent_constitution_state_qatar_en.pdf
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2025/05/08
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Romania
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
|
Separate electoral laws govern different kinds of elections including the European Parliament elections.
Source:
Electoral Law: Law No. 35 of 13 March 2008 for the election to the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate;
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/4224/file/ROM%20Election%20Laws_en.pdf
Electoral Law: Law 370/2004 on the Election of the President of Romania;
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/7751/file/Romania_regulations_election_President_as_of_2009_en.pdf
Electoral Law: Law 67/2004 for the election of local public administration authorities;
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/949/file/f8d6a4d6e9ad96de802fd5ccecb4.pdf
Electoral Law: Law No. 33 from January 16th 2007 regarding the organisation and the development of the elections for the European Parliament.
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2020/08/22
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Russian Federation
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a. National elections
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Only national elections. The issue of a referendum is covered by the Federal Law "On Basic Guarantees of Electoral Rights and the Right of Citizens of the Russian Federation to Participate in a Referendum" as amended on April 5, 2016.
Source:
Electoral Law: Federal Law On Elections of Deputies to the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, amended as of April 5, 2016, article 2: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiz-9bZwf6EAxVX4skDHb15AeIQFnoECBEQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.te.gob.mx%2Fvota_elections%2Fpage%2Fdownload%2F16240&usg=AOvVaw3NYZOKj696lT-b9Q5THAwf&opi=89978449
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2024/03/22
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Rwanda
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
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The Electoral Law determines the modalities on how local, legislative and Presidential elections and referenda shall be conducted.
Source:
Loi organique n°03/2010/OL et loi n°27/2010 relative aux élections (2010), art. 1: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/RW/rwanda-loi-nb031-2005-du-24-12-2005-portant/
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2018/11/02
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Réunion
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
|
Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
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2007/01/14
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Saint Helena
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a. National elections
|
Source:
Carol George, Office of the Chief Secretary, Saint Helena
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2007/01/19
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
d. Referendums
|
The National Electoral Laws also cover the management/delivery of the Nevis Island Assembly Elections, referendum and by-elections.
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2020/04/15
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Saint Lucia
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a. National elections
|
“election” means the election of a member or members to serve
in the House;
Source:
Elections Act, Part 1
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2011/08/03
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
a. National elections
|
The Representation of the People Act regulates only the elections for the House of Assembly. No other type of elections (regional or local) are held in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Source:
St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Electoral Law: https://pdba.georgetown.edu/Electoral/StVincent/StV&Gr.html
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2021/12/26
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Samoa
|
a. National elections
|
Source:
The Electoral Act 2019: https://www.palemene.ws/wp-content/uploads/Electoral-Act-2019-Eng.pdf (2021)
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2021/04/09
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San Marino
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012);
Constitution, (Available on the Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm);
Law n.101 of 28 November 1994 "New Rules for referendum and people's legislative initiative";
Law n. 22 of 24 February 1994 "Law on municipalities": http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21551leggi_5086.pdf (2012)
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2012/05/28
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|
Sao Tome and Principe
|
a. National elections
|
Presidential and legislative elections.
Source:
Electoral Law of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe n.º 11/90 of 26 November 1990: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ST/sao-tome-e-principe-electoral-law
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2021/06/18
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Saudi Arabia
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g. Not applicable
|
There are no provisions for direct national elections, since it is the King who appoints the members of the Shura Council. Only municipal elections are held in Saudi Arabia.
Source:
Shura Council Law: http://www.shura.gov.sa/wps/wcm/connect/ShuraEn/internet/Laws+and+Regulations/The+Shura+Council+and+the+rules+and+regulations+job/Shura+Council+Law/ (2012);
The Basic Law of Governance: http://www.boe.gov.sa/ViewSystemDetails.aspx?lang=en&SystemID=4 (2012)
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2012/08/20
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Senegal
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
|
Source:
Electoral Code 2012: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
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2024/10/25
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|
Serbia
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
Electoral Law: Law on Local Elections of the Republic of Serbia
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/RS/serbia-law-on-local-elections-2007/view
Electoral Law: Law on Election of Members of Parliament
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/RS/serbia-law-on-elections-of-representatives-updated/view
Electoral Law: Law on the Referendum and the People's Initiative
https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/RS/serbia-law-on-the-referendum-and-the-peoples/view
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2022/07/06
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Seychelles
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a. National elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
|
Presidential elections, Legislative elections, Referendums.
Source:
Elections Act (1996)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-elections-amendment-act-nb027-of-2014/view
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2025/02/27
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Sierra Leone
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
|
Presidential elections, parliamentary elections, local council elections, election of Paramount Chief Members of Parliament.
Source:
The Public Elections Act, 2012: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
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2017/01/13
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Singapore
|
a. National elections
|
The National Electoral Law covers elections to the National Legislature only. Separate legislation exists for presidential elections.
Source:
Parliamentary Elections Act: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/SG/singapore-parliamentary-elections-act-2011/view (2017)
Presidential Elections Act: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/SG/singapore-president-elections-act-2011/view (2017)
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2017/03/24
|
|
Slovakia
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
|
On Elections to the National Council of the Slovak Republic
(1) A person has the right to vote in elections for the National Council of the Slovak Republic (in this Act referred to as "the right to
vote") if he or she (an "elector") is a citizen of the Slovak Republic and is at least eighteen years old on polling day
Source:
The Election Act(Representation of the People Act), Part 1, Section 2 https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/7883/file/Slovakia_Act_conditions_electoral_law_2014_am2015_en.pdf
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2024/10/25
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|
Slovenia
|
a. National elections
|
The Constitution covers Composition and Election to the National Assembly and to the National Council. The National Assembly Elections Act covers the elections to the first Chamber.
Official website of the National Council of Republic of Slovenia: "Elections to the National Council are not regulated by a law passed by a two-thirds majority of all National Assembly deputies."
Source:
Constitution, articles 80 and 98.
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Slovenia_2013?lang=en
Official website of the national council of Republic of Slovenia:
http://www.ds-rs.si/en/?q=about_NC (2012)
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2017/03/30
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Solomon Islands
|
a. National elections
|
Source:
Constitution (2014): https://constituteproject.org/constitution/Solomon_Islands_2014.pdf?lang=en
Amendment 2018: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/SB/solomon-islands-constitution-amendment-2018
National Parliament Electoral Provisions Act (2010 Consolidated Version),http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/SB/solomon-islands-national-parliament-electoral-3/view
Political party Integrity Act (2014), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/SB/solomon-islands-political-parties-integrity-act/view
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2019/02/28
|
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Somalia
|
g. Not applicable
|
At present, there is no electoral law. According to the Provision Constitution, the regulations concerning political parties, their registration, elections at the Federal Government level and the National Independent Electoral Commission shall be defined in special laws enacted by the House of the People of the Federal Parliament.
Source:
Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art.47: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
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2016/11/25
|
|
South Africa
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
|
Source:
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Articles 46-72, 104-151, 157-164: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZA/south-africa-electoral-act-2010/view
Electoral Act, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZA/electoral-amendment-act-1-of-2023/view
Electoral Commission Act of 1996 (as amended to 2023): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZA/south-africa-electoral-commission-act-of-1996-as/view
Public Funding of Represented Political Parties Act of 1997 (as amended to 1998): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZA/south-africa-public-funding-of-represented/view
Municipal Structures Act of 1998: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZA/Local%20Government%20Municipal%20Structures%20Act%201998.pdf/view
Municipal Demarcation Act of 1998: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZA/Local%20Government%20Municipal%20Demarcation%20Act%201998.pdf/view
Political Party Funding Act 6 of 2019, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZA/political-party-funding-act-6-of-2019/view
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2024/12/04
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|
South Sudan
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
Transitional Constitution 2011: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4e269a3e2.html%C2%A0 (2012);
National Elections Act 2012, art. 3: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SS/south-sudan-the-national-elections-act-no.-39-of/view
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2021/06/02
|
|
Spain
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Elections in the region for the European Parliament.
The referendum law, “Ley Orgánica 2/1980, de 18 de enero, sobre regulación de las distintas modalidades de referéndum”, establishes that the Electoral Law is the one to rule over such electoral events.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica 5/1985, de 19 de junio, del Régimen Electoral General”, art. 1:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/ES/espana-ley-organica-5-1985-de-19-de-junio-del-1/;
Referendum Law: "Ley Orgánica 2/1980, de 18 de enero, sobre regulación de las distintas modalidades de referéndum":
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/ES/espana-ley-organica-2-1980-de-18-de-enero-sobre/
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2025/04/01
|
|
Sri Lanka
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
|
Source:
Constitution: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/LK/sri-lanka-constitution-as-amended-up-to-9/at_download/file
The Parliamentary Elections Act 1981: https://cmev.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/presidential_election_act.pdf
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2016/02/04
|
|
Sudan
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
d. Referendums
|
Presidential elections, referenda, parliamentary elections and provincial elections.
Source:
The National Elections Act 2008: http://www.gurtong.org/ResourceCenter/documents/Reports/Elections-09/nationalelectionsact2008.pdf (2012)
|
2012/08/31
|
|
Suriname
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
|
Source:
Electoral Law of 1987, Art. 3, 4: http://pdba.georgetown.edu/Electoral/Sur/suriname.html (2012)
|
2025/03/28
|
|
Swaziland
|
a. National elections
|
Source:
Electoral Law: Election Order, art. 4(1)
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2012/02/24
|
|
Sweden
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
|
The Swedish Elections Act also covers Elections to the European Parliament.
Source:
The Instrument of Government: Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.riksdagen.se/sv/Start/Bestall/Sprakversioner/English---engelska1/Sveriges-grundlagar-och-riksdagsordningen1/ (2012);
Electoral Law of 2005: http://www.val.se/pdf/2005_elections_act.pdf (2012);
Act on National Referenda (SFS 1979:369)
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2014/08/04
|
|
Switzerland
|
a. National elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
Constitution, Art. 138 - 142, 149, 150: http://www.admin.ch/ch/f/rs/161_1/index.html (2014);
Electoral Law of 17 December 1976 regulating political rights: http://www.admin.ch/ch/f/rs/161_1/index.html (2014)
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2025/03/28
|
|
Syrian Arab Republic
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
|
Source:
http://www.parliament.sy/
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2014/06/02
|
|
Taiwan
|
a. National elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
Presidential and Vice Presidential Election and Recall Act - https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=D0020053
The Public Officials Election And Recall Act
The Referendum Act - https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=D0020050
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2020/04/13
|
|
Tajikistan
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of June 22, 2003.
Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014.
Constitutional Law of Republic of Tajikistan “On the Election of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan” as amended as of January 1, 2006.
Constitutional Law of the Republic of Tajikistan "on Referendum in the Republic of Tajikistan"
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2025/02/17
|
|
Tanzania, United Republic of
|
a. National elections
|
Source:
The National Elections Act 2010, art. 1 (2): http://www.tz.undp.org/ESP/docs/Legal_Documents/National_Elections_Act-Cap_343.PDF (2013)
|
2013/03/11
|
|
Thailand
|
a. National elections
|
Local elections and referenda are regulated by separate Acts.
Source:
Organic Act B.E. 2541 on the Election of Members of the House of Representatives and Senators: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/TH/thailand-organic-act-on-the-election-commission/at_download/file
|
2023/10/04
|
|
Timor-Leste
|
a. National elections
|
Source:
Law no. 5,6-7/2011, Law on the Election of the National Parliament: https://mj.gov.tl/jornal/lawsTL/RDTL-Law/RDTL-Laws/Law%20no.%207_2011%20Second%20Amendment%20to%20Law%2062006%20of%20December%20%20Law%20on%20the%20Election%20of%20the%20National%20Parliament.pdf
https://mj.gov.tl/jornal/lawsTL/RDTL-Law/RDTL-Laws/Law-2006-05.pdf
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2024/10/02
|
|
Togo
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
|
Source:
Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended, art. 1: http://www.legitogo.gouv.tg/annee_txt/2000/Pages%20from%20jo_2000-009-2.pdf (2013)
|
2013/01/03
|
|
Tokelau
|
a. National elections
|
Article 2: Purpose
The purpose of these rules is to provide a common set of conditions for elections conducted in the villages for membership of the General Fono.
Source:
National Elections Rules 2013, Article 2
http://www.paclii.org/tk/legis/consol_act_2016/ner2013241/
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2020/01/22
|
|
Tonga
|
a. National elections
|
Source:
Constitution of Tonga: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/TO/Tonga%20Act%20of%20Constitution%201988.pdf/view (2021);
Electoral Act (as amended in 2010): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/TO/tonga-electoral-amendment-act-2010/view (2021);
Electoral Commission Act 2010: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/TO/tonga-electoral-commission-act-2010/view (2021);
Electoral Boundaries Commission Act 2010: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/TO/tonga-electoral-boundaries-commission-act-2010-1 (2021);
Electoral Regulations 2010: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/TO/tonga-electoral-regulations-2010/view (2021).
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2021/09/13
|
|
Trinidad and Tobago
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
|
Source:
Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 29‒32, 73: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/ ;
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/ ;
Law for local government elections: “Elections and Boundaries Commission (Local Government) Act”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-elections-and-boundaries/
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2021/11/23
|
|
Tunisia
|
a. National elections
d. Referendums
|
The national electoral law covers the presidential and legislative election, as well as referenda.
Currently, there is a draft law for municipal and regional elections.
Source:
Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 1: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
|
2019/08/05
|
|
Turkey
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
Constitution of the Republic of Turkey;
Parliamentary Elections Law;
Law on Basic Provisions on Elections and Voter Registers
|
2016/01/21
|
|
Turkmenistan
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
|
There are separate laws for the elections of the President, the deputies of the Mejlis, members of the halk maslahaty (Peoples Council) and Gengesh.
Source:
Constitution of Turkmenistan (2016), Section V, Article 120-129: http://www.osce.org/odihr/262336?download=true.
|
2013/03/05
|
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
|
a. National elections
|
Source:
Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/
|
2025/09/30
|
|
Tuvalu
|
a. National elections
c. Local elections
|
Source:
Electoral Provisions (Parliament) Act as amended; Falekaupule Act as amended.
|
2012/06/19
|
|
Uganda
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
The Constitution of the Republic of Uganda,1995 [As amended in 2015];
The Presidential Elections Act, 2005 [PEA] [As amended in 2010];
The Parliamentary Elections Act, 2005 [PAR-EA] [As amended in 2010];
The Electoral Commission Act, Cap 140 [ECA] [As amended in 2010];
The Political Parties and Organisations Act, 2005 [PPOA] [As amended in 2010];
The Local Government Act
|
2016/02/05
|
|
Ukraine
|
a. National elections
d. Referendums
|
Source:
The Law on Elections of People's Deputies of Ukraine (last amended in 2019):
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/en/4061-17
Law on Elections of the President of Ukraine (last amended in 2019);
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/474-14
Constitution (last amended in 2016);
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/474-14
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2019/03/11
|
|
United Arab Emirates
|
a. National elections
|
Each Emirate shall be free to determine the method of selection of the citizens representing it in the Federal National Council unless the national elections
Source:
Cabinet Order No (4) of 2006, Last updated on 16 February 2011 (decree no. 2 of 2011);
Constitution, art. 69: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/United_Arab_Emirates_2009?lang=en
|
2019/09/25
|
|
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
|
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
|
The UK’s electoral law is comprehensive, covering national, regional, and local elections, as well as referendums. It is implemented through a combination of primary legislation, secondary regulations, and administrative guidance.
1. National Elections:
UK Parliamentary General Elections (e.g., electing Members of Parliament to the House of Commons).
By-elections for vacant parliamentary seats.
2. Referendums:
National referendums (e.g., the 2016 EU Referendum).
Local referendums under specific legal frameworks.
3. Local Elections:
Elections for local councils, mayors, and local authorities in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland 1.
Includes elections for county councils, unitary authorities, metropolitan boroughs, and district councils.
4. Regional Elections:
Devolved legislatures: Scottish Parliament, Senedd Cymru (Welsh Parliament), and Northern Ireland Assembly.
Mayoral elections in combined authority areas (e.g., Greater Manchester, West Midlands).
Source:
Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Act 2011: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/1/contents/enacted
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/41/contents
Representation of the People Act 1983: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/2
Political Parties and Elections Act 2009: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/12
Electoral Administration Act 2006: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/22/contents
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2025/06/12
|
|
United States of America
|
a. National elections
|
Section 4: "The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Place of Chusing Senators."
Source:
United States Constitution Article I, Section 4, Clause I:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/US/united-states-of-america-constitution-1992/view
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2024/10/21
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Uruguay
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
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Source:
Electoral law: Ley de Elecciones (Ley No. 7812), https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-ley-de-elecciones-ley-no.-7812-2014/view (2000).
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2024/12/18
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Uzbekistan
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
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Article 1: The present Code shall regulate relations related to the preparation and conduct of elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, deputies of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan (hereinafter — the Legislative Chamber), members of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan (hereinafter — the Senate), deputies of regional, sub-regional and city Kengashes of people's deputies (hereinafter — local Kengashes) and define the guarantees that provide for freedom of expression of the citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Source:
Election Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Article 1: https://lex.uz/docs/4458857?ONDATE=26.06.2019#4461859
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2024/08/26
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Vanuatu
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a. National elections
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Source:
Representation of the People Act: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/VU/vanuatu-representation-of-the-people-act-1982-as/at_download/file
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2016/01/26
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Venezuela
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
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Recalls and elections for unions, etc.
Source:
Electoral Branch Law: “Ley Orgánica del Poder Electoral”, art. 33 (1 & 2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/leyes-electorales/venezuela-ley-organica-poder-electoral-2002/
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2020/11/15
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Viet Nam
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a. National elections
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Source:
Law of 1997 on Election of Deputies to the National Assembly, as amended and supplemented by laws No. 31/2001/QH10 and No: 63/2010/QH12: http://www.moj.gov.vn/vbpq/en/lists/vn%20bn%20php%20lut/view_detail.aspx?itemid=2526 (2016)
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2021/03/23
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Virgin Islands, British
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a. National elections
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Source:
Elections (Amendment) Act, 2006.
http://www.caribbeanelections.com/eDocs/legislation/bv/bv_Elections_Amendment_Act_2006.pdf
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2019/02/15
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Virgin Islands, U.S.
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a. National elections
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2012/02/24
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Wallis and Futuna
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
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Source:
Electoral Code
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2004/01/15
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Western Sahara
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f. No information available
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2009/08/14
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Yemen
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
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Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm
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2012/08/22
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Zambia
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
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An Act to provide for a comprehensive process for elections to the office of President and to the National Assembly.
Source:
http://www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral__act_2006.pdf(2016)
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2016/06/28
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Zanzibar
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a. National elections
c. Local elections
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The Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984 regulates elections for the President, the House of Representatives, and local authorities.
Source:
Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984 as amended
http://www.temco.udsm.ac.tz/images/stories/Electral_Laws/ZANZIBAR-ELECTION-ACT-2010.pdf (2016)
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2016/04/05
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Zimbabwe
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a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
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Electoral Act shall apply to - the election of members of Parliament and elections to the office of President for the purposes of the Constitution; elections to the governing bodies of councils for the purposes of the Rural District Councils Act and the Urban Councils Act.
Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Act (Chapter 2:13), art. 2.
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZW/zimbabwe-consolidated-electoral-act-amended-2018/view
https://www.refworld.org/pdfid/4c46c1572.pdf
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2023/09/25
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